Biomass Volarization
Research Cluster
We convert agricultural and marine biomass into high-value sustainable materials. Our research optimizes biomass transformation for diverse industrial and eco-friendly applications.
Research Focus
Microbio Based Cellulose
Producing and enhancing cellulose from microbial sources for applications requiring high purity and strength. These materials offer sustainable solutions in packaging, biomedical, and industrial sectors.
Natural Fiber
Conversion of agricultural residues (oil palm empty fruit bunches, rice husk, ijuk, rami) into versatile materials such as composites, renewable fuels, and functional additives.
Marine Based
Exploring marine resources like algae, chitosan, and shells to develop bio-based materials, potential for pharmaceuticals, food packaging, and environmental remediation.
Recent Publications
10.1016/j.jddst.2025.106717
2025
Microgels of Alginate Dialdehyde with WGA Lectin Conjugate for Curcumin Encapsulation
Arlina Prima Putri, et al.
Wheat germ agglutinin (WGA) is a plant-lectin that is potentially attractive to be used in the formulation of drug delivery systems. In this study, we report the synthesis and use of this lectin in a microgel …
10.1016/j.sajce.2024.01.010
2024
Extraction of Cellulose from Arenga Pinnata ‘Ijuk’ Fiber for Polypropylene Composite : Effect of Multistage Chemical Treatment on the …
Evana Yuanita, et al.
Cellulose-based impact polypropylene copolymers (IPC) has been developed by utilizing Arenga pinnata “ijuk”fiber …
10.1063/5.0167034
2024
Comparison Study of Chemical Treatment of OPEFB Fiber in the Manufacture of Microfibrillated Cellulose
Ilham Mansur, et al.
A natural fiber is an environmentally benign material since it naturally decomposed in a short time, has decent mechanical strength properties, and is in abundance. Oil …
10.14716/ijtech.v15i2.6698
2024
Extraction and Characterization of Micro-Fibrillated Cellulose from Rice Husk Waste for Biomedical Purposes
Hari Eko Irianto Nurhayati, et al.
This study aimed to report the extraction of micro-fibrillated cellulose (MFC) from rice husk (RH) through a series of processes including alkalization, bleaching, …
10.1063/5.0240487
2024
Electrochemical Characterizations of Green Solid Polymer Electrolyte Based on PVA-Chitosan Blend
Christin R. Ratri, et al.
Solid polymer electrolyte membranes have been prepared by blending PVA and chitosan, doped with lithium bis (oxalato) borate electrolyte salt, and plasticized …
10.4028/p-y2oqx7
2024
Study on Structural and Morphological of Steam-Treated Sorghum Stalk Fiber : Enhancing Potential for Reinforcement in Polymer Composite
Annisa Rifathin, et al.
Lignocellulosic biomass, such as sorghum stalk fiber, has received a lot of interest …
10.4028/p-o1uqpx
2024
Investigation Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene Composite with Difference Composition of Nucleating Agent Based Sorghum Fiber
Zarlina Zainuddin, et al.
The purpose of this research is to investigate the mechanical effects of polypropylene …
10.1063/5.0138932
2023
Preparation of Sorghum Fibers Reinforcing Agent by Alkalinization–Thermal Method
Hasyim Aidilichsan Muliawan, et al.
In this study the sorghum fibers were fibrillated using alkalinization–thermal method, with NaOH concentration of 0, 5, and 10% and pressured–soaking time variations of 1 and 3 minutes. The …
10.1088/2053-1591/acee48
2023
Hydrothermal Treatment of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) Stalks for Enhanced Microfibrillated Cellulose Production
Achmad Nandang Roziafanto, et al.
Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) derived from natural fibers has gained significant interest as an environmentally friendly material …
10.3390/polym14224813
2022
Novel in Situ Modification for Thermoplastic Starch Preparation Based on Arenga Pinnata Palm Starch
Ghozali, Muhammad, et al.
Thermoplastic starch (TPS) has three main disadvantages, i.e., poor mechanical properties, low thermal stability and …