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Jurnal Penelitian Fisika dan Aplikasinya (JPFA)
ISSN : 20879946     EISSN : 24771775     DOI : https://doi.org/10.26740/jpfa
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Jurnal Penelitian Fisika dan Aplikasinya (JPFA) is available for free (open access) to all readers. The articles in JPFA include developments and researches in Physics Education, Classical Physics, and Modern Physics (theoretical studies, experiments, and its applications), including: Physics Education (Innovation of Physics Learning, Assessment and Evaluation in Physics, Media of Physics, Conception and Misconceptions in Physics, hysics Philosophy anPd Curriculum, and Psychology in Physics Education); Instrumentation Physics and Measurement (Sensor System, Control System, Biomedical Engineering, Nuclear Instrumentation); Materials Science (Synthesis and Characteristic Techniques, Advanced Materials, Low Temperature Physics, and Exotic Material); Theoretical and Computational Physics (High Energy Physics, Gravitation and Cosmology, Astrophysics, Nuclear and Particle Phenomenology, and Computational and Non-Linear Physics); and Earth Sciences (Geophysics and Astronomy).
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A Preliminary Study of Exhaled Breath Profiling of GERD-Asthma using an E-nose and Carbon Dioxide Concentration as Biomarkers Hadi, Kasnawi Al; Anggriani, Ni Ketut; Budianto, Arif; Nabilla, Dewi Alya; Farahin , Dewi Nor
Jurnal Penelitian Fisika dan Aplikasinya (JPFA) Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jpfa.v15n1.p1-11

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Carbon dioxide plays a vital role in the human body. Many studies confirm that changes in carbon dioxide concentrations can serve as biomarkers for various health problems. This biomarker can be detected using several techniques, including an electronic nose (e-nose). However, there is a limitation in the e-nose's function and development in specific health cases, especially in respiratory or other systems. In line with this, this study aims to develop an economical, simple e-nose based on a CO2 (carbon dioxide) gas sensor and to establish an exhaled breath profile related to asthma and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), which are common daily health problems. For this purpose, 90 exhaled breath samples from three different health conditions were obtained as the primary breath profiling samples: healthy, GERD, and asthma. The samples were measured and analyzed using a simple e-nose based on a high-sensitivity carbon dioxide sensor. The e-nose was calibrated and tested under laboratory-scale procedures, including linearity, accuracy, and sensitivity examinations. Then, the collected samples were classified, analyzed, and interpreted to produce a profile prediction for those health problems. The results show that the e-nose system can measure CO2 gas concentrations in the range of 400-9700 ppm. There are three selective profiles of the exhaled breath samples: healthy (450 to 899 ppm), GERD (3327 to 5381 ppm), and asthma (6612 to 9706 ppm). It can be concluded that the developed e-nose can classify different health conditions. There is a significant difference between healthy, GERD, and asthma samples (p < 0.05). These differences were interpreted as breath profiles with an accuracy level of 84%. This research may contribute to a preliminary investigation of breath profiles for specific health problems, with a rapid response time and high accuracy.
Utilization of Zn Powder as a Precursor in Synthesis of rGO/ZnO Composite for Decolorization of Batik Wastewater Wahyuni, Dwiria; Mariani, Mariani; Asri, Asifa; Arsyad, Ya Muhammad
Jurnal Penelitian Fisika dan Aplikasinya (JPFA) Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jpfa.v15n1.p12-26

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Batik wastewater contains high concentrations of synthetic dyes, significantly contributing to aquatic pollution. Photocatalysis is a promising method for degrading such dyes in textile effluents. This study aims to develop rGO/ZnO composites using zinc (Zn) powder as a precursor for photocatalytic applications. Reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was used as a substrate for ZnO particle formation. The composites were prepared by reacting Zn powder with rGO at varying loadings (5% and 10% by mass) in a neutral aqueous solution, followed by thermal treatment at 250 °C for 1 hour to facilitate Zn oxidation. The photocatalytic performance was evaluated by applying different masses of rGO/ZnO (0.2, 0.4, and 0.8 g) to degrade batik wastewater. Surface morphology and elemental composition were characterized using SEM-EDS. SEM analysis showed that rGO has a sheet-like structure, while ZnO exhibits spherical morphology. EDS confirmed the presence of Zn, C, and O as major elements with Nb impurity was identified in the composite. The carbon-to-oxygen (C/O) ratio increased after composite formation, reaching 4.23 for rGO/ZnO 5% and 3.79 for rGO/ZnO 10%. XRD characterization of rGO/ZnO confirms the presence of ZnO in the composite, with residual Zn peaks indicating incomplete oxidation of the Zn precursor. Photocatalytic activities modeled using pseudo-first-order kinetics reveal the 10% rGO/ZnO composite (0.8 g) shows the degradation efficiency of 67.91%, with a rate constant of 0.1623 h⁻¹. The efficiency may be affected by the complex nature of batik wastewater, particularly wax and resin residues that hinder photocatalytic activity. In conclusion, these findings highlight the potential of Zn powder as a precursor in the synthesis of rGO/ZnO composites with concentration of rGO and the mass variation of rGO/ZnO in the treatment of Batik wastewater affect the photocatalytic activity.
Characterizing Groundwater Aquifers in Warasia, Ambon City Using Electrical Resistivity Tomography Data and Archie's Law Bahri, Samsul; Zulfiah; Sukri, Muh. Riswan Anas; Batlolona, Yohanis Toni; Hamzah, Wildan Nur
Jurnal Penelitian Fisika dan Aplikasinya (JPFA) Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jpfa.v15n1.p27-39

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Identifying aquifer characteristics is vital for groundwater management, especially in volcanic terrains. This study employs Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) combined with Archie's Law to delineate subsurface lithology and estimate aquifer porosity in Warasia, Ambon City. Field data were collected using a resistivity meter with two ERT profiles extending 120 meters each. The resistivity data were processed and modeled using RES2DINV, while water samples from wells were analyzed for physical parameters, including pH, conductivity, and total dissolved solids (TDS). The results reveal aquifers at depths of 3–5 meters, primarily hosted in volcanic tuff with resistivity values of 4.22–72.7 Ωm, indicating moderate to fair porosity (7.20%–14.01%). In contrast, lava formations exhibit significantly lower porosity (0.82%–1.02%) due to their solid structure. Archie's Law was instrumental in correlating resistivity with porosity, considering local lithological variability. The findings underscore the effectiveness of integrating ERT and Archie's Law for groundwater exploration in complex geological settings.

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