ABSTRACT Acrylic acid is an organic compound used as a raw material in the production of polymers, paints, resins, and flocculants for wastewater treatment, and is also utilized in the textile and cosmetic industries. The production of acrylic acid in this plant uses the Dehydration-Oxidation process. The plant is planned to operate for 330 days per year, running continuously 24 hours a day wi…
ABSTRACT Industry in Indonesia is growing rapidly due to increasing community needs. One of the industries that continues to increase is the chemical industry, such as the paint, ink, perfume and cosmetics industries. One of the compounds used in this industry is ethyl acetate. Imports of ethyl acetate continue to increase every year. Indonesia currently imports 85,000 tonnes/year of ethyl ace…
ABSTRACT Polyethylene is classified as a fundamental industrial product in the polymer industry as it has the highest production volume worldwide. LLDPE is a linear polymer with many short branches processed by copolymerization of ethylene with short-chain α-olefins in the form of 1-octene using a Ziegler-Natta catalyst and cyclohexane solvent. The level of plastic production in Indonesia, wh…
ABSTRACT This report presents the design details and economic analysis of a coal-based dimethyl ether (DME) plant. The plant is planned to be built in Peranap, Indragiri Hulu, Riau, Indonesia, due to the abundant coal resources available near the site. The plant is designed to produce 210,000 tons of DME per year, with a coal feedstock requirement of 581,383 tons per year. DME production is fo…
ABSTRACT Maleic anhydride, as a primary material in the production of various chemical products, is most commonly used in the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins, thus falling into the category of basic chemical products. Basic chemical products are chemicals used as main raw materials in various industrial processes. It is estimated that the production of maleic anhydride will increas…
The Meranti Islands Regency is renowned as one of the largest sago flour producers in Indonesia, with a total production of 202,186 tons of sago per year and wastewater production reaching 40,000 liters. It is estimated that daily sago wastewater production amounts to 22,156 kL. Biohydrogen can be produced from lignocellulosic wood waste, crude glycerol from the biodiesel industry, cane molasse…
The volume of palm oil mill effluent (POME) continues to escalate in tandem with the rising production of palm oil in Indonesia. Consequently, there is a pressing need for alternative technologies, such as continuous stirred plate column electrocoagulation. Despite the abundance of laboratory-scale investigations, the observational capacity for flow phenomena remains constrained. CFD simulation…
ABSTRACT Indonesia is one of the largest countries with tropical forests in the world. One of the plants that grows wild in tropical regions is Solanum ferox, which is usually called an eggplant. This plant is often used as a food ingredient and as a traditional medicine. This study aims to isolated secondary metabolites from S. ferox leaf n-hexane extract and to test their antioxidant activit…
The discovery of new antimicrobial compounds is critical due to increasing resistance of microorganisms to existing antimicrobials. Thermophilic fungi and bacteria from extreme environments, such as hot springs, show potential as sources of bioactive compounds due to their unique metabolic adaptations to high temperatures. In this study, bioactive compounds from Aspergillus fumigatus LBKURCC269…
This study discusses the need for effective teaching materials in chemistry learning, especially those focusing on thermochemistry material. The main objective of this study is to develop valid SSCS-based LKPD. This study uses a research and development (R&D) approach using the 4-D model, which includes the stages of defining design, development, and dissemination. However, this study is limite…
Crude Palm Oil (CPO) is raw oil obtained through the extraction of palm fruit pulp, typically requiring several refining processes to remove impurities such as gums. Gums contain a high amount of phosphatides that can be eliminated through a degumming process. The removal of non-hydratable phosphatides, which cannot be removed by adding water, is usually performed with the addition of acids, a …
The purpose of this study was to determine the improvement of students' critical thinking skills on thermochemistry material through the application of problem-based learning models integrated with ethnochemistry. This research is experimental research with Randomized Control Group Pretest-Posttest research design. Subjects in the study of grade XI students were carried out on two classes, name…
This research aims to produce PBL-SETS based E-LKPD on colloid system material that is valid based on the appropriateness aspects of content, language, presentation, graphics and knowing the response of teachers and students to PRL-SETS based E-L.KPD. This research uses a Research and Development (R&D) research design with a 4-D model (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate). This research was co…
This research is a Quasi Experiment research with Nonequivalent Control Group Pretest-Posttest design that aims to determine whether there is an increase in students' concept understanding in thermochemical material in class XI MIPA SMAN 15 Pekanbaru and its improvement category. The sample of this study consisted of two classes, namely class XI MIPA D as an experimental class that received the…
The validity of Discovery Learning-based E-LKPD on atomic structure material and periodic system of elements using Research and Development (R&D) development research with the 4-D model (Define, Design, Develop and Disseminate) then modified 3-D (Define, Design and Develop). The data collection instruments used were validation sheets and user response questionnaires. The subjects of this …
Maredan clay is synthesized to produce zeolites that can be utilized as adsorbents in adsorbing CO2. This research aims to synthesize zeolite from Maredan clay due to its high SiO2 and Al2O3 content. Maredan clay was characterized using XRF to determine the oxide content in it. The method used in the synthesis of zeolite is alkaline hydrothermal fusion by mixing NaOH solids and Maredan clay 1:1…
Biodiesel poduction currrently focussed on the used of heterogeneous catalyst. CaO catalyst is a heterogeneous catalyst that is commonly used for biodiesel synthesis. The CaO catalyst has a weakness, namely the presence of Ca2+ which results in saponification reaction, easily reacts with air and water vapour which form Ca(OH)2 thereby reduced the catalytic activity of the catalyst, the formatio…
Trichoderma produced various enzyme such as glukanase, protease, kitinase, selulase, lakase and xilanase which are a colection from the Enzyme, Fermentation and Molecular Biolgy, Laboratory, Department Chemistry FMIPA, University of Riau isolated from the soil of cocoa plantation in Riau. These enzyme can degradation organic materials and suspended materials in POME into simpler compunds and ca…
Alum (Aluminum sulfate) is one of the chemicals commonly used in the coagulation process. However, alum has a negative impact on the environment so that biocoagulants need to be used to minimize the impact. Durian seeds (Durio zibethinus) have active components in the form of protein and starch that can act as environmentally safe biocoagulants. This study aims to determine the performance of a…
The lifestyle of teenagers and students in Pekanbaru today is characterized by the habit of gathering in busy areas that sell various trendy drinks. However, behind the popularity of these drinks, an important aspect is often overlooked the microbiological quality of these products. Currently, there is no accessible data regarding microbial contamination in drinks sold at various outlets in Pe…