IJFAC (Indonesian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Chemistry)
Not a member yet
205 research outputs found
Sort by
Preparation and Characterization of Catalyst Zn/Al2O3 Catalyst using Dry and Wet Impregnation Method
Full text linkMetal supported catalysts are used in many catalytic cracking processes. Experiments have shown that the increasing of metal loaded within the catalyst support may affected the increasing of cracking process conversion and selectivity. Therefore, a fundamental understanding of increasing the metal loaded is needed. In this study, Zinc on Alumina supported catalyst was prepared using the dry and wet impregnation methods to obtain the best amount of Zn metal content in Al2O3 as catalyst support with good characteristics for catalytic cracking. The prepared precursor solution in wet impregnation method was varied in concentration. While the dry impregnation method was varied in drying temperature. The Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy test results the metal content of Zn on the variation of precursor solution concentration on 0,5 M; 2,5 M; 4,5 M are 1,06%; 9,65%; 15,91% and in the variation of the drying temperature at 25ºC, 50ºC, and 80ºC respectively are 18,32%; 12,48%; and 39,07%. Characteristics analysis through X-Ray Diffraction, Brunauer-Emmet-Teller, and Scanning Electron Microscopy tests have also been carried out on samples with the highest metal content of 39,07% and samples with the lowest metal content of 1,06%
Coumarin Derivative from the Unripe Fruit of Mengkudu (Morinda citrifolia Linn) and Cytotoxic Activity
Full text linkA coumarin derivative namely scopoletin (7-hydroxy-6-methoxychromen-2-one) had been isolated from the methanol extract of unripe noni fruits (Morinda citrifolia Linn.). The extraction was conducted by maceration, continuing with separation and purification using several techniques of chromatography. The yellowish isolated compound showed a melting point at 200 – 202 °C. The compound structure was analyzed based on spectral data 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and NOE 1D. The inhibition of methanol extract of noni fruits and scopoletin against murine leukemia P388 cells using MTT assay showed IC50 were > 100 μg/mL and 65.69 μg/mL respectively. These showed that scopoletin was more cytotoxic than methanol extract but weaker than artonin E as a positive control IC50 0.48 μg/mL
Characteristic Study of Biodiesel from Used Cooking Oil using Nipah Skin Ash as a Heterogeneous Catalyst
Full text linkOne type of renewable alternative energy that has great potential to be developed is biodiesel. Biodiesel is a fuel consisting of a mixture of mono-alkyl esters of long-chain fatty acids made from renewable sources such as vegetable oils or animal fats. Such as vegetable oils or animal fats. One of the vegetable oil products that can be used as feedstock for biodiesel production is used cooking oil. Used cooking oil is used oil. The purpose of this research is to study the characteristics of the effect of catalyst mass, the ratio of used cooking oil mole to methanol mole, and the effect of adding THF 1:1 co-solvent on the purity of biodiesel using heterogeneous catalyst ash derived from Nipah fruit skin calcined at 500°C for 4 hours. The process variables were transesterification reaction time 60, 90, 120, and 150 minutes, a mole ratio of methanol to oil 1:19, 1:21, and 1:23 with the addition of THF: methanol v/v 1:1 co-solvent. Biodiesel properties such as density, viscosity, moisture content, and acid number were evaluated and compared with the Indonesian National Standard (SNI). The characteristics of biodiesel were obtained with a density of 860.2 Kg/m3 and a viscosity of 2.37 mm2/s. They contained 44.14% Palmitic acid and 43.04% Octadecenoic acid (oleic), following the Indonesian National Standard (SNI). The maximum yield obtained was 93.3598% using a mole ratio of oil: methanol 1:23 at 60°C for 120 minutes, TFT 1:1, and 3% catalyst mass. The results obtained in this study indicate that heterogeneous catalysts made from kapok skin can be used to produce biodiesel. Adding TFT co-solvent can increase biodiesel production and methyl ester yield so that high purity is obtained
Delignification and Adsorption Research of Bioethanol Process using Pseudostem of Musa Balbisiana (Pisang Klutuk) as the Blending Raw Material to Gasohol
No full textIndonesia is a country that has the most energy sources in the Southeast of Asia and the fifth in Asia-Pacific subsequent to China, India, Japan and South Korea. Energy usage in Indonesia in 2016 was still dominated by 47% fuel oil. If the energy usage increases continuously, energy sustenance and resilience in Indonesia will be plagued. Therefore, there is a necessary to utilize the alternative energy sources that would be earth-friendly as well New and Renewable Energy (EBT) like bioethanol. Bioethanol can be produced by organic wastes, pseudostem of Musa Balbisiana (Pisang Klutuk) as the example. This research is focused on the study of delignification and adsorption of the process of bioethanol using pseudostem of Musa Balbisiana as the blending raw material to gasohol. The process started with the pre-treatment and delignification of the pseudostem of Musa Balbisiana with the sorts of NaOH concentration including the following of 10%, 20%, 30% and 100oC, 125oC, 150oC, 175oC, dan 200oC for the heating temperatures. In delignification, it can be stated that the concentration of 10% NaOH on 150oC temperature produced the finest cellulose and lignin content with the amount of 81,3% cellulose and 10,1% lignin. The pseudostem fibers that have passed the process of delignification, was done to the process of hydrolysis and fermentation for producing bioethanol. The result of Bioethanol was carried out to the process of distillation for separating bioethanol and water. Continuing the process, bioethanol was purified in adsorption and distillation process. In adsorption, the 5gr, 10gr, 15gr, 20gr, and 25gr adsorbent alloyed to the purified bioethanol, and it can be claimed that the highest rate of purified bioethanol is 20gr with the 99,11% bioethanol content. The 99,11% bioethanol content was blending with Pertalite with the ratios of 5:95, 10:90, 15:85, 20:80, and 25:75, thereafter it was analyzed the RON content which obtained the highest point that is 97,48 on 25:75 ratio
Analysis of Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) in Oyster Crassostrea gigas and Saccostrea cucullata using Atomic Absorption and Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometer Methods
Full text linkLead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) metals are highly toxic when accumulated in the body and cause serious diseases and even death. This study aimed to determine the metal content of Pb and Cd in the oyster species Crassostrea gigas and Saccostrea cucullate in the Lampulo and Krueng Cut areas at three different places. Analysis of the metals was carried out using AAS and UV-Visible spectrophotometers. Samples were prepared using concentrated HNO3 wet destruction and the addition of dithizone. The results showed Pb measured by AAS in Saccostrea cucullata 2.33-8.00 ppb, and by UV-Vis 2.77-8.66 ppb. Pb within Crassostrea gigas by AAS method 1.77-10.30 ppb, and by UV-Vis method 2.11-10.66 ppb. The Cd metal measured by AAS in Saccostrea cucullate is 3.80-10.50 ppb, and by UV-Vis method is 4.29-10.77 ppb, whereas Cd in Crassostrea gigas measured by AAS is 12.11-13.22 ppb and by UV-Vis method is 12.77-13.66 ppb. Linearity of Pb measurements with AAS and UV-Vis was obtained R2 =0.9979 and R2 =0.9938 and for Cd were R2 =0.9986 and R2 =0.9810. Accuracy (%recorvery) of Pb measurements by AAS and UV-Vis are 80-110% and 98-113% whereas Cd showed 100-106% and 91-107% respectively. The relative value of the standard deviation (%RSD ± SD) is 0.001 indicating excellent measurement results. Based on t-test calculations, measurements of Pb and Cd levels showed no difference between the AAS method and the UV-Vis metho
Polypropylene and some Esterified Plants' Fibers Bio-based Composites
Full text linkThis study aimed to synthesize bio-based composites from polypropylene and some esterified plants' fibers extracted from khimp (leptadenia pyrotechnica), leaves, and fibers of the date palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera L.). 24 composites in form of sheets were synthesized by injection molding technique using a modified manually operated injection molding machine. Properties like density, melting range temperature, melt flow rate, molecular weight, melt viscosity and water absorption capacity were determined for each synthetic composite. The study employed MFR and ordinary laboratory tools. The study proved that the synthesized composites are of good process ability, physical and thermal properties and have more densities than polypropylene itsel
Study of Boron Complexation with Pyridoxine: Effect of Interaction Time, Temperature, and Amount of Pyridoxine
Full text linkBorax is one of the compounds of boron (B), which is widely used as an anti-fungal, wood preservative, and antiseptic in cosmetics. Boron can form complexes with biomolecules such as pyridoxine, so it is interesting to know the interaction between borax and pyridoxine. This study seeks to investigate the complexation of boron, which is obtained from borax, with pyridoxine under various conditions of time, temperature, and the amount of pyridoxine. The resulting complex was characterized by UV-Vis spectrophotometry, Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR), and X-Ray diffraction (XRD). The study was initiated by optimizing the complexation of boron and pyridoxine. The maximum wavelengths of pyridoxine were found in the 205 nm and 292 nm regions, while the boron-pyridoxine complex was found in the 237 nm region. The obtained contact time, temperature, and amount of pyridoxine are 40 minutes, 60 °C, and 2 mL respectively. The results of the Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) analysis of the boron-pyridoxine complex showed that there were OH groups, aromatic C=C groups, aliphatic C-C groups, B-H groups, and B-O groups. The results of the XRD analysis of the boron-pyridoxine complex obtained a diffraction angle of 30.93°
Synthesis and Characterization of Cellulose Acetate from α-Cellulose of Paper Waste
Full text linkA cellulose derivative substance called cellulose acetate is frequently used in the manufacturing of photographic film, fiber, membranes, and bioplastics. However, the availability of sources for cellulose acetate's raw material does not support this demand. Paper waste has a high cellulose content. Therefore, the aim of this research is to synthesize cellulose acetate from α-cellulose waste paper. In order to separate alpha cellulose from waste paper in this study, the delignification process with NaOH solvent was used as a first step. After obtaining alpha cellulose, acetic anhydride was used to carry out the acetylation reaction. The yield of α-cellulose from paper waste is 51.8%. α-Cellulose is reacted with acetic anhydride through acetylation reactions and hydrolysis of acetyl groups. From this reaction, functional groups -OH, C=O ester, and C-O acetyl appeared from the FTIR spectra analysis which indicated that cellulose acetate had been successfully synthesized. The type of cellulose acetate produced is a type of cellulose monoacetate with an acetyl groups of 23% and a degree of substitution value of 1.17
Synthesis and Characterization of CaO-Zeolite Catalyst by Sonochemical Engineering Method
Full text linkCalcium Oxide (CaO) loaded on zeolite was categorized as a heterogeneous catalyst. The utilization of CaO catalyst could be implemented in catalytic pyrolysis enhance gaseous production. In this paper, CaSO4.2H2O is an active site embedded in natural zeolite, and the activity of the CaO-Zeolite catalyst is synthesized by a sonochemical impregnation-assisted drying process and calcination. The stirrer impregnation method was used as a control. CaO-Zeolite catalyst characterization and properties were identified via Scanning Electron Microscopy- Energy Dispersive X-Ray (SEM-EDX).The activation experiments were performed at an oven temperature of 120oC for 5 h and a calcination temperature of 300oC for 2 h. The synthesized catalysts of sonochemical were performed at 20 minutes, 20 kHz, and 1200 Watt, and the synthesized catalyst of stirrer were performed at 120 minutes, 1500 rpm, and 1000 watts. The experimental results revealed that the characterization of the catalysts prepared by the sonochemical method was better than that of the stirrer. Specifically, obtained CaO-Zeolite catalyst with Ca wt % increased from 0.86 wt% NZ (natural zeolite) to (11.3 wt%, 14.15 wt% and 23.48 wt%) of sonochemical and (11.82wt%, 13.95 wt% and 20.64wt%) of stirrer. The results demonstrated that Ca wt% by sonochemical in 20 minutes dispersed at support surface (zeolite) more effective than stirrer in 120 minutes. These results were impacted by acoustic cavitation and shockwave of ultrasonic on solid-liquid transport and distribution. On the other side, sonochemical assisted the activation technique to minimize particle size and allowed metal oxide (CaSO4.2H2O) to be dispersed uniformly into the pores structure of the zeolite. The utilization of sonochemical in CaO-Zeolite synthesizing enhanced catalyst activity. Keywords: CaO/Zeolite catalyst, Calcination, Drying, Sonochemical Impregnation, Ca weight percentage, Characterizatio
Performance Analysis of Ceramic Membranes in Clean Water Treatment on River Water Quality
Full text linkThe clean water treatment process changes the physical, chemical, and biological properties of water so that it meets the requirements for use as drinking water or daily needs. The purpose of this research is to analyze the performance of ceramic membranes in processing water from the Kelekar River into clean water using an environmentally friendly microfiltration–adsorption–ceramic membrane integrated process. The research was carried out from January to April 2022 at the Chemical Engineering Laboratory of the Sriwijaya Polytechnic. The sampling location for this research is Kelekar River, Karang Raja Village, East Prabumulih. The main tools and materials are a series of water filters (microfiltration–adsorption–ceramic membrane) and river water. The analysis results show that a series of microfiltration-adsorption-ceramic membrane integrated process water treatment equipment can be used to treat river water into clean water. Based on the analysis of river water quality parameters, such as BOD5, iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), nitrate (NO3-), ammonia (NH3-N), and total coliform bacteria after water treatment were within environmental quality standards. Meanwhile, COD and nitrite (NO2-) were still not meeting the environmental quality standards set by Government Regulation of Republic Indonesia No. 22 of 2021 concerning the implementation of environmental protection and management