ABSTRACT Implementation of development on a project scale has great potential for environmental damage to occur. The building and construction sector contributed approximately 32% of global energy consumption and 34% of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2023. There has been an increase in the average daily temperature of at least 0.74ºC per year over the past two decades with t…
ABSTRACT Oyster mushroom baglog waste can produce 1 to 2 tons of waste in one harvest cycle. This waste has a fairly high lignocellulose content so that it has the potential to be used as a basic material for making activated carbon. This study aims to determine the effect of variations in NaOH activation concentration on the adsorption capacity of activated carbon from baglog waste in rem…
ABSTRACT Petroleum spills on soil can cause significant environmental impacts and pose a great danger to humans and other living things. Petroleum is a hazardous and toxic material so that petroleum contaminated soil needs to be managed properly. Bioremediation is the most efficient process in degrading petroleum in soil by utilizing microorganisms. Microorganisms require nutrients C, N, and P…
ABSTRACT Groundwater in peat areas has a high Fe content. One method of processing to remove Fe levels in groundwater in peat areas is the aeration method using a cascade aerator. Aeration is the process of adding oxygen to water so that it can cause an Fe oxidation reaction which will form Fe(OH)3 precipitates. This research aims to analyze the ability of cascade aerators to reduce Fe le…
ABSTRACT The high production of petroleum increases the potential for soil pollution due to petroleum spills. Petroleum consists of petroleum hydrocarbon (PH) compounds that can be detrimental to the environment. Bioremediation is the most suitable technique to remove petroleum contaminants. Therefore, this study aimed to obtain the optimum composition of biostimulants through biostimulation w…
ABSTRAK Activated carbon has been widely used to remove organic and inorganic pollutants from water and wastewater. The use of activated carbon as an adsorbent in the adsorption process will produce saturated adsorbents which when they reach their maximum adsorption capacity will cause a decrease in adsorption effectiveness, so that the adsorbent is no longer able to absorb pollutants/ contami…
ABSTRACT Polyethylene waste is one of the plastic wastes that can be utilized in the construction industry. This research aims to study the use of polyethylene waste as a substitute for sand in the mixture for making paving blocks. The quality of paving blocks is determined by compressive strength testing. This research was designed with a mixture ratio of polyethylene, namely 5%, 10%, 15%…
ABSTRACT Sago pulp is a biomass waste that is rich in cellulose and starch as a by-product produced by sago flour processing factories that have not been optimally utilized. In this study, sago pulp waste is processed into biopellets as an alternative energy source to replace fuel in households. This study aims to analyze the physical characteristics of biopellets and determine the best variat…
ABSTRACT Empty Palm Fruit Bunch (EFB) is a by-product of the palm oil industry that is abundant in Riau Province. The high cellulose content in EFB has the potential to be developed as a basic material for making activated carbon, which is the type of adsorbent most widely developed for heavy metal adsorption. This study aims to analyze the best carbonization temperature and time on the qu…
ABSTRACT Printing wastewater contains heavy metals such as lead (Pb) and copper (Cu), which are toxic. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of pH and stirring speed on the adsorption efficiency and capacity of Pb and Cu using a composite adsorbent of Spent Bleaching Earth (SBE) and Spent Mushroom Substrate (SMS) with a composition ratio of 25% SBE and 75% SMS. Characterization was conducted…
ABSTRACT Industrial printing wastewater contains heavy metals such as lead (Pb) and copper (Cu), which are toxic and difficult to degrade, thus requiring an effective treatment method. One alternative to reduce heavy metals is the adsorption method using a composite adsorbent made from Spent Mushroom Substrate (SMS) and Spent Bleaching Earth (SBE). This study aims to determine the removal …
ABSTRACT The problem of leaf litter and ketapang twig accumulation at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Riau, has prompted innovative efforts in its management. One approach that can be taken is to apply TOSS (Waste Management Technology at the Source) in managing this waste. This study aims to analyze the physical characteristics of biopellets produced from the TOSS biodrying pro…
ABSTRACT The increase in palm oil production in Indonesia produces abundant solid waste, one of which is empty oil palm bunches (EFB) which has the potential to be used as raw material for activated carbon. This study aims to analyze the best concentration and activation time on the quality of EFB activated carbon, the ability of EFB activated carbon to adsorb Cu²⁺ metal ions, and to an…
ABSTRACT Liquid waste produced by industry contains various kinds of chemical compounds that are difficult to dissolve such as lead metal from the pulp and paper industry and copper from the electroplating industry, so it is necessary to treat industrial liquid waste. The aim of this study is to obtain the optimal contact time and pH in the bioabsorption of heavy metals Pb(II) and Cu(II) by ca…
ABSTRACT Rice production in Riau Province in 2023 reached 205.97 thousand tons from 51.91 thousand hectares of land, generating a large amount of rice husk waste. When burned completely, rice husks produce ash with pozzolanic properties, which has the potential to be used as a substitute for cement in paving block production. Plastic waste, especially the polypropylene type, is elastic and…
ABSTRACT Heavy metals such as Cu and Pb are hazardous pollutants that are toxic, persistent, and capable of accumulating in living organisms. The concentration of heavy metals exceeding the quality standards in wastewater requires further treatment before being discharged into the environment. Adsorption is an effective and economical method for reducing heavy metal content. This study aim…
ABSTRACT Activated carbon is known as an adsorbent with a large surface area and micropore volume, which gives it a high adsorption capacity in various applications, particularly in the removal of heavy metals from solutions. However, activated carbon used as an adsorbent in the adsorption process will eventually reach saturation when its adsorption capacity has been fulfilled. This leads to a…
ABSTRACT Bukit Raya District is one of the sub-districts in Pekanbaru City with a population in 2023 of 107,347 people. Population growth and high consumption patterns cause an increase in waste generation which is only transported to Muara Fajar landfill without processing, thus reducing landfill capacity. To overcome this problem, the construction of an Integrated Waste Management Site (TPS…
ABSTRACT Waste arising can be sourced from residential and non-residential areas. One of the non-residential areas that has the potential to generate high levels of waste is the Education (University) area. Waste management at Riau University is currently carried out using the collect, transport and dispose method. Until now, there has been no further waste processing implemented at Riau Unive…
ABSTRACT The Siak River, as one of the primary raw water sources in Pekanbaru City, faces challenges due to high color levels influenced by peat surrounding the river flow. This condition presents a significant challenge in the water treatment process to produce clean water that meets established quality standards. This study aims to determine the optimal chemical dosages for drinking water tr…