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ISSN : 14125064     EISSN : 23561661     DOI : https://doi.org/10.23955/rkl.v18i2.34018
The Journal of Chemical Engineering and Environment is an open access journal that publishes papers on chemical engineering and environmental engineering. The following topics are included in these sciences: Food and biochemical engineering Catalytic reaction engineering Clean energy technology Environmental and safety technology Fundamentals of chemical engineering and applied industrial engineering Industrial chemical engineering Material science engineering Process and control engineering Polymer and petrochemical technology Membrane technology Agro-industrial technology Separation and purification technology Environmental modelling Environmental and information sciences Water and waste water treatment and management Material flow analysis Mechanisms of clean development
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Using Pollution Index to determine water quality in Banda Aceh waters, Indonesia ondara, Koko; Wisha, Ulung Jantama; Agustina, Sri; Atmadipoera, Agus saleh; Purnawan, Syahrul
Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan Vol 17, No 1 (2022): Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan (June, 2022)
Publisher : Chemical Engineering Department, Syiah Kuala University, Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23955/rkl.v17i1.25155

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The northern waters of Banda Aceh are connected with the Indian Ocean, the Andaman Sea, and the Malacca Strait, thus making the study of water quality parameters in this region is important for enviromental management. In this study, water quality parameters are measured spatially and then continued with assessing the pollution index. The results can be helpful for development planning and coastal pollution mitigation in Banda Aceh. The data was collected from 21 seawater samples from 11 stations representing the water of Banda Aceh on 10-11 September 2019. VanDorn bottles were used to store the seawater samples for laboratory analysis. Several parameters such as temperature, salinity, and pH were measured in situ, while other parameters were tested in the laboratory. Most heavy metal parameters showed values below the minimal and maximal value limit detection of the instrument, indicating a small potential for heavy metal contamination. However, the pollution index (PI) indicates the potential for water pollution dominated by nitrate and phosphate with a value that exceeds the water quality standard. The indications are shown from the high aquaculture and anthropogenic activities around the coast of Banda Aceh.
Membrane Technology for Water Pollution Control: A Review of Recent Hybrid Mechanism Martini, Sri
Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan Vol 17, No 1 (2022): Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan (June, 2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23955/rkl.v17i1.23610

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Current development of membrane technology for purifying polluted water and wastewater is discussed in this review in accordance with its hybrid application with other types of water treatment methods such as adsorption, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), and biological activated sludge. This hybrid implementation aims are to lengthen membrane lifespan and elude severe fouling on the surface and pore of the membrane. Membrane material and fabrication technology were concisely included. Two prominent materials to fabricate membrane namely polymeric and ceramic are reviewed well along with the exploration of biopolymers based-materials such as starch and alginate. Several fabrication methods available to be implemented in research or industrial large scale including interfacial polymerization technique, non-solvent induced phase separation, temperature induced phase separation, electrospinning, and sintering are deliberately discussed. The next section includes fouling analysis involving reliable fouling mechanism namely Hermias models to help with the explanation of fouling occurrence during filtration. These models covers four different mechanisms namely complete blocking, standard blocking, intermediate blocking, and cake filtration models. Ultimately, recent research reporting the outcome of the hybridization of membrane and adsorption, biosorption, coagulation-flocculation, AOPs, and biological treatment using microorganism were properly reviewed. Overall, this review considerably promotes the findings of those works which mostly revealed positive outcome of the hybrid membrane system contributing to stronger foundation for future research.
Ethanol Dehydration in Fixed Bed Column Using Pellet Adsorbent From Natural Zeolite Lampung Adisaputro, Jonathan Kristian; Ginting, Simparmin Br.
Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan Vol 17, No 1 (2022): Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan (June, 2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23955/rkl.v17i1.24866

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This research is motivated by the reduced reserves of fossil fuels in Indonesia, so that fossil fuel substitutes are needed, one of which is ethanol. It's just that to make ethanol as a fuel substitute for fossil fuels, a 99% concentration is required, while the ethanol on the market only has a concentration of 96%. One of the processes that can be used to purify ethanol is the adsorption process. In this study, activation of Natural Zeolite Lampung (ZAL) was carried out to increase its adsorption ability to water contained in an ethanol-water solution. This zeolite modification process begins with ZAL pre-treatment, formation of ZAL in the form of pellets, then ZAL activation by calcination, the results of this modification are characterized through the FTIR, XRD, XRF, SEM, and BET mechanisms. ZAL has been successfully formed into pellets, this can be seen when ZAL is immersed and the ethanol-water solution is flowed, it does not change shape. The highest R2 value was obtained in the Adam Bohart equation model at a flow rate of 10 ml/minute with an R2 value of 0.9742 with the highest concentration achieved at a concentration of 98.797%.
Optimizing Gold Recovery of Artisanal Mining: A Lesson Learned from Kenya Aslam, Izzan Nur; Orcon, Nestor; Klein, Bern; Alam, Pocut Nurul
Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan Vol 17, No 1 (2022): Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan (June, 2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23955/rkl.v17i1.23223

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The metallurgical testings to treat the Kenyan artisanal gold mining samples were performed with several processes such as gravity concentration (i.e., Knelson Concentrator and panning), flotation, and cyanidation or leaching. These tests were conducted to find the best processing stages to improve the Kenyan artisanal mining recovery. From the three categories of samples treated, sample A, which was processed through gravity concentration and flotation, produced 95.64% of gold recovery. Meanwhile, sample B could produce 98.74% of gold recovery with the cyanidation test. The results from sample A and sample B confirmed that the combination of the Knelson concentrator and flotation, which the Processing Center should handle, was the perfect combination to reduce the use of cyanide during the leaching process. On the other hand, the study also showed that the tailing sample (sample C) could still be recovered through flotation.With the results obtained, the best scenario was proposed. The government played a critical role in facilitating both the artisanal miners and the Processing Center for both cases, in Kenya or Aceh.
Adsorption Of Cr(VI) Ions Using Sugar Palm Fruit Peel (Arenga Pinnata) Immobilized in Ca-Alginate Bead Lestari, Intan; Prasetyo, Widy; Lasmana Tarigan, Indra; Permana, Edwin
Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan Vol 17, No 1 (2022): Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan (June, 2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23955/rkl.v17i1.22873

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physiological or metabolic processes that can cause cancer in humans. Adsorption is one of the method that is quite effective for removing Cr(VI) in waters because this method uses low cost with good efficiency. Sugar palm fruit peel waste can be used as an adsorbent because it contains active compounds such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats that can play a role in the absorption of metal ions. This sugar palm peel waste will be immobilized using a Ca-alginate medium to increase the absorption of mechanical forces in the adsorption process. The sugar palm fruit peel was activated using 4% NaOH, which was then immobilized by Ca-alginate. The adsorbent was tested to determine its functional group using FTIR and using SEM EDX to see the surface morphology and the elements present in the adsorbent. The results showed that the optimum absorption of metal ions Cr(VI) using Ca-alginate immobilized palm peel as adsorbent at optimum pH 2 with an efficiency of 63% and adsorption capacity of 0.35396 mg/g, the optimum contact time was 75 minutes with an efficiency of 73, 83% and adsorption capacity of 0.41314 mg/g and the optimum concentration at 150 ppm with adsorption capacity of 13.15185 mg/g
Synthesis and characterization of nanoemulsion of citronella oil (Cymbopogon Nardus L. Rendle) and its Sunscreen Potential Evaluation Rastuti, Undri; Sulaeman, Uyi; Widyaningsih, Senny; Khalidah Zia, Sity; Aditya Mahendra, Ryan
Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan Vol 17, No 1 (2022): Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan (June, 2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23955/rkl.v17i1.23077

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AbstractCitronella (Cymbopogon nardus L. Rendle) essential oil contains active compounds such as antioxidants and has the potential to be developed as a sunscreen. Nanoemulsion is a water and oil dispersion stabilized by a surfactant layer and has a particle size below 100 nm. This study described the formulation, characterization of citronella oil nanoemulsions, and determination of their activity as a sunscreen through the SPF values. The nanoemulsion formulation was made with 3 variations of oil concentration: F1 (1%), F2 (3%), and F3 (5%). The results of the organoleptic test were following the standards which were clear and no phase separation occurred. In addition, the pH value of the 1%, 3%, and 5% prepared nanoemulsions were categorized as safe to be used on the skin. The prepared formulas were categorized as O/W nanoemulsion types. The viscosity values were found to be 12.76, 25.13, and 84.05 cP respectively. Furthermore, the percent transmittance values were 98.4, 98.9, and 99.9%. The particle sizes, respectively, were 9.4 (100%), 10.07 (97%), and 8.96 nm (82.5%). The centrifugation and freeze-thaw cycle tests showed good physical stability. The results of the sunscreen potential test of the 1%, 3%, and 5% citronella oil nanoemulsion showed SPF values of 1.03, 1.13, and 1.14 with %Te values of 77.42, 70.21, and 67.86% respectively, and %Tp values of 95.94, 94.04, and 93.61% respectively.Keywords:Citronella essential oil (Cymbopogon nardus L. Rendle), nanoemulsion, antioxidant, sunscreen, SPF.
Synthesis of Renewable Diesel from Pure Plant Oil of Kapuk (Ceiba pentandra) Seed Using NiMo/-Al2O3 Catalysts Permana, Edwin; Wasistha, Excel Emerlan Samiar; Heriyanti, Septina Is; Murti, Sri Djangkung Sumbogo; Marlinda, Lenny; Tarigan, Indra Lasmana
Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan Vol 17, No 1 (2022): Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan (June, 2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23955/rkl.v17i1.21673

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Ceiba pentandra (Kapok) is a tropical plant belonging to the Malvales that contain palm oil. Naturally, Pure Plant Oil (PPO) can be used as a renewable energy source that is a promising energy alternative instead of fossil. Somehow, one of the effects of the quality of Pure Plant Oil (PPO) is the presence of unsaturated bonds and the presence of oxygen. The most appropriate method to overcome these problems is hydrodeoxygenation using a batch system autoclave reactor. In the present work, we synthesized of Green Diesel using hydrodeoxygenation and NiMo/-Al2O3 catalyst to saturate double bonds and remove oxygen. The yield of pure plant oil was 42.77-74.72% while the yield of green diesel at pressure conditions of 30 and 50 bar and at temperatures of 300, 350 and 400C produced 76.73 94.06%. Then, the best condition for the hydrodeoxygenation reaction for the biggest yield is at a pressure of 50 bar at 350C. The results of the characterization of gas products using GC-TCD showed the composition of gases H2, O2, CO, CH4, and CO2. Whereas for green diesel liquid products, pure plant oil, and kapok seed oil were analyzed using GC-MS obtained hydrocarbon compounds with interval C10-C20. Quality analysis of kapok seed oil, pure plant oil, and green diesel has been in accordance with quality standards except for FFA and viscosity.
Distribution pattern of Pb and Zn contamination in rivers near industrial zone in Aceh, Indonesia, revealed by principal component analysis (PCA) Lelifajri, Lelifajri; Rahmadi, Rahmadi; Idroes, Rinaldi; Supriatno, Supriatno; Safitri, Eka; Nazaruddin, Nazaruddin; Maulana, Ilham; Suhud, Khairi
Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan Vol 17, No 1 (2022): Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan (June, 2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23955/rkl.v17i1.22672

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The research aims to evaluate the pollution of Pb and Zn in water, sediment, and Faunus ater samples collected from Krueng Balee (KB) and Kreung Reuleung (KR) Rivers, Aceh, Indonesia. The samples were collected at the upstream, midstream, and downstream of each river and analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS). The distribution of Pb and Zn pollution was analyzed using Principal Component Analysis (PCA). Our investigation revealed that the presence of Pb and Zn is still safe for water and sediment samples. Nevertheless, Pb and Zn contamination found in F. ater samples had exceeded the national safety limit for food. PCA analysis revealed correlations between samples suggesting the roles of physical and chemical properties of the river in the pollutant retainment. The analysis also indicated the possible antagonism between Pb and Zn accumulation in F. ater which has never been reported previously. We suggest routine monitoring of Pb and Zn concentrations. The role of the surrounding industry in the Pb and Zn pollution should be further studied.
Effect of Acid Concentration on the Properties of Microcrystalline Cellulose from Pineapple Crown Leaf Fitriani, Fitriani; Aprilia, Sri; Arahman, Nasrul; Bilad, Muhammad Roil
Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan Vol 17, No 1 (2022): Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan (June, 2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23955/rkl.v17i1.21010

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Microcrystalline cellulose was first extracted from pineapple crown leaf waste which is used very rarely as an alternative material from agricultural residue and then characterized. Microcrystalline cellulose was extracted from this waste through acid hydrolysis with various concentrations. The effect of acidconcentrations with sulfuric acid (H2SO4) on microcrystalline cellulose properties was investigated to determine its potential application as a material. Pineapple crown leaf was hydrolyzed for 2 hours at 45 along with various sulfuric acid concentrations (1, 2, and 3 M). The properties of the cellulose were evaluated by Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transforms infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Among all the hydrolysis conditions carried out, the best hydrolysis condition was 3 M sulfuric acid. At this hydrolysis condition, the microcrystalline cellulose presented a rod-like shape, high crystallinity at 83.16%, and have average crystal size of 17.99 nm. The functional group and morphology analysis showed that the resulted product is maintained cellulose I structure and removal of non-cellulosic constituents and the chemical compositions. As for the thermal analysis, the temperature decreased from 177 (2 M sulfuric acid) to 149 (3 M sulfuric acid) because of the incorporation of sulfate groups after the hydrolysis process. Therefore, microcrystalline cellulose obtained from pineapple crown leaf waste has great potential as reinforcement in the manufacture of composites.
Removal of Fe (II) ions from Aqueous solution using Rice-husk Adsorbents in fixed-bed column Rosnelly, Cut Meurah; Meiriza, Lia Meiriza -; Husin, Husni -; Zaki, Muhammad -; E, Muhammad Aqilussalim; Maliki, Syariful -; Aflah, Nurul -; El-Bahy, Zeinhom M
Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan Vol 16, No 2 (2021): Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan (December, 2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23955/rkl.v16i2.22274

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Rice husk has been converted into activated carbon for the adsorbent to remove the heavy metal from the aqueous solution. This study aimed to convert rice husk to activated carbon (AC) for use in the adsorption of Fe ions in a fixed-bed column. Rice husk was first pyrolyzed in an atmosphere of nitrogen gas at 400 oC, then a chemical activation method using sodium hydroxide. The rice husk activated carbon (RH-AC) was characterized using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and Scanning electron microscope (SEM) to identify the functional group and microstructure of carbon. The performance of the carbon was tested on the Fe removal from an aqueous solution in a continuous column. The adsorption process was carried out using Fe solution with an initial concentration of 3 mg/L as an artificial sample. The amount of carbon is 25, and 50 g were filled in an adsorber column with a diameter of 5.4 cm and height of 40 cm. SEM images revealed that the activated carbons shown with well-developed pore sizes and pore structure were produced after the chemical activation. The FTIR absorption bands observed in the RH-AC sample confirmed the presence of hydroxyl (-OH), carbonyl, and carboxylic (-COOH) groups of RH-AC adsorbent. The highest Fe removal efficiencies were 91.9% on chemically activated carbon and column mass 50 g at 400 minutes. The overall study revealed the potential value of chemically activated RH-AC as a possible commercial adsorbent in a continuous column wastewater treatment strategy.

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