White jabon fruit (Anthocephalus cadamba Miq.) has the potential to be used as a biosorbent because it contains cellulose, whose adsorption capacity can be enhanced through activation. Activation in this study used NaOH and was combined with humic compounds from peat water, such as humic acid, which is expected to increase the surface area and multiply the active sites on the biosorbent. This s…
The white jabon fruit (Anthocephalus cadamba Miq.) combined with humic acid extracted from peat water, is believed to hold potential as a biosorbent capable of removing various dyes, including Safranin O. This fruit was selected due to its relatively high cellulose content, making it suitable for biosorption applications. The aim of this study is to determine the adsorption capacity and efficie…
White jabon fruit powder (Anthochepalus cadamba Miq.) combined with humic acid from peat water has the potential to be used as a biosorbent in absorbing Crystal Violet dye. Jabon puith fruit is used as a biosorbent because of the cellulose content contained in the jabon fruit itself. The combination with humic acid aims to increase the active sites of the biosorbent in absorbing Crystal Violet …
White jabon fruit (Anthocephalus cadamba Miq.) is one of the biosorbents that has the potential to adsorb methylene blue dye because it has high cellulose content. The ability of white jabaon fruit powder can be improved through activation. Activation using NaOH is expected to increase the surface area and multiply the active sites on the white jabon fruit biosorbent. This study aims to determi…
Acacia bark powder (Acacia crassicarpa) can be used as an adsorbent because it contains cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin which play an active role in the adsorption process. This study aims to determine the contact time, stirring speed and optimum temperature of Rhodamine B dye adsorption by acacia bark powder (Acacia crassicarpa). The method used was adsorption method using batch system. Ad…
Hydrazone compounds belonged to the azomethine group, characterized by a distinctive chain (-NHN=CH-). As analogs of Schiff bases, hydrazones exhibited promising pharmacological properties, including potential anticancer activity. This study aimed to synthesize the hydrazone compound, (E)-2-((E)-1-(naphthalen-2- yl)-3-(4-nitrophenyl)allylidene)hydrazine-1-carboxamide and to evaluate its antican…
Acacia bark powder (Acacia crassicarpa) is a biomass that contains cellulose, lignin and hemicellulose as active sites of adsorbent. The purpose of this study was to determine the adsorbent dose, pH and optimum adsorbate concentration as well as the adsorption isotherm model of Rhodamine B by acacia bark powder (Acacia crassicarpa). The method used in this research is batch system adsorption.…
Abundant durian peel waste can cause problems in the environment. Durian peel contains chemical compounds in the form of cellulose, lignin and starch so that it can be used as raw material in the manufacture of activated carbon. In this study, chemical activation using with KOH was carried out followed by physical activation using a furnace with a comparison between the use of air (atmosphere) …
Durian peel waste can be utilized as a source of activated carbon because it has a high cellulose content of 50-60%. This utilization can reduce the amount of durian peel waste and the negative impact on the environment. In this research, a comparative study of physical activation using a furnace with air and a furnace supplied with N2 gas was conducted. The synthesis of activated carbon began …
Vinyl chloride is an important monomer in the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) industry, with domestic demand projected to reach 179,440 tons by 2025. This study proposes a preliminary design for a vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) plant with a capacity of 89,700 tons per year at the Balaraja Industrial Estate, Banten, using acetylene and chlorine as the primary feedstocks. The process is organized into…
ABSTRACT Vinyl chloride is generally produced as a material for making polymers, especially polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The aim of establishing a vinyl chloride factory is to increase domestic production capacity and build Indonesia's ability to become an exporter. Vinyl chloride is produced through a direct chlorination process with the main raw materials being ethylene and chlorine. This proce…
ABSTRACT The surfactant industry in Indonesia is still very limited, even though its use is increasing. According to data from the Chemistry Center of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Indonesia needs around 95 thousand tons of surfactants per year while domestic production capacity is only around 55 thousand tons per year so that as much as 44 thousand tons of surfactants are still…
ABSTRACT The preliminary design of a diisopropyl ether plant with a fixed bed reactor as the main equipment has a production capacity of 56,000 tons per year. The raw materials used in this plant design are acetone (C₃H₆O) and hydrogen (H₂). The production process of diisopropyl ether involves hydrogenation and etherification. The preparation of raw materials begins by adjusting the …
ABSTRACT Vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) is a primary raw material in the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), widely used across various sectors such as automotive, construction, and household applications. The demand for VCM in Indonesia continues to rise annually, yet a significant portion is still met through imports. To reduce import dependence and support domestic industrial growth, a vi…
ABSTRACT 1,3 Butadiene has the chemical formula C₄H₆ and the structural formula CH₂=CH-CH=CH₂. It is a conjugated diene compound, also known as buta-1,3-diene, biethylene, erythrene, and vinylethylene. 1,3 Butadiene is a colorless, non-corrosive, highly flammable, and reactive compound with a distinctive light gasoline-like aroma. It is widely used in the chemical industry, particularl…
ABSTRACT Acrylonitrile is a clear, colorless liquid with a slightly pungent odor. It is used as a chemical intermediate in the production of acrylic fibers, plastics, synthetic rubber, and numerous other products. The fluidized bed manufacturing process for acrylonitrile was developed by scientists at The Standard Oil Company (SOHIO). To meet the demand for acrylonitrile, a production plant wi…
Acacia bark (Acacia crassicarpa) contains high levels of lignin and cellulose, making it a potential material for use as a powdered adsorbent. Acacia bark powder was utilized as an adsorbent in the adsorption process of Cd(II). This study aimed to determine the optimal adsorption efficiency and capacity of acacia bark powder in the removal of Cd(II) using adsorbent dose and pH as parameters. Th…
Acacia crassicarpa bark has the potential to be used as an adsorbent in the form of powder due to its high cellulose content of approximately 50%. This research aims were to determine the optimum contact time, stirring speed, and adsorption kinetics model of Acacia crassicarpa bark powder for Cd(II) metal removal. The bark was prepared through washing, cutting, drying, grinding, and sieving pro…
Acacia crassicarpa bark is one of the abundant biomass in Riau Province and is used as raw material for adsorbent in powder form in this study to adsorb Pb(II) ions from aqueous solutions. Acacia crassicarpa bark samples were obtained from Industrial Plantation Forests in Pelalawan Regency, Riau Province. The samples were washed with distilled water, dried in the sun for ±7 days, ground, sieve…
Avocado fruit (Persea americana Mill.) has high nutrition such as healthy fats, fiber, vitamin E and vitamin C. Avocado fruit is also thought to contain many secondary metabolite compounds that can act as antioxidants and inhibitors of the α-amylase enzyme. The samples in this study were avocado varieties of mentega and miki varieties in fresh and dried conditions. Secondary metabolites from t…