Polymer Engineering
Research Cluster
The Polymer Engineering Research Group will focus on the research and development of various polymer products. Under the supervision of Dick Ferieno Firdaus, S.T., M.Sc., DIC. This research group will focus on the science of mechanical properties, chemical composition, and additives that can produce polymers that have high functionality in industry and several related topics.
Research Coordinators
Dick Ferieno Firdaus, S.T., M.Sc., DIC
Field of Research
- Industrial Polymers
- Supramolecular Chemistry
- Bio-based Polymers
- Organic Optoelectronics
- Polymer Nanotechnology
Ongoing Cluster Research & Projects
Publications
2021
Alginate Modification and Lectin-conjugation Approach to Synthesize the Mucoadhesive Matrix
Putri A.P., Picchioni F., Harjanto S., Chalid M.
Alginates are natural anionic polyelectrolytes investigated in various biomedical applica-tions, such as drug delivery, tissue engineering, and 3D bioprinting. Functionalization of alginates is one possible way to …
2021
Synthesis and characterization of bacterial cellulose by Acetobacter xylinum using liquid tapioca waste
Ghozali M., Meliana Y., Chalid M.
Liquid tapioca waste was used to produce bacterial cellulose by Acetobacter xylinum. Liquid tapioca waste was heated at 70-80 °C and then mixed with sugar as a nitrogen source and urea as a nitrogen source. Furthermore, Acetobacter xylinum was …
2020
The effect of pumice and clay composition in natural rubber-ethylene propylene diene monomer blends towards its curing characteristics and physic-mechanical properties
Rahmaniar, Susanto T., Prasetya H.A., Marlina P., Purbaya M., Chalid M., Hasan A.
Since some adverse effects of using carbon black as petroleum-based filler in rubber compounding, mineral fillers may be a feasible alternative filler. This research studied the …
2020
Experimental and modelling study of the effect of adding starch-modified natural rubber hybrid to the vulcanization of sorghum fibers-filled natural rubber
Chalid M., Husnil Y.A., Puspitasari S., Cifriadi A.
Natural rubber-starch copolymer hybrid obtained from our laboratory was used as an additive for rubber compound. In this work, the effect of adding …
2020
Latex-starch hybrid synthesis using CGDE method optimization: Methanol addition
Junior A.B., Hasanah A.U., Chalid M., Saksono N.
Latex has mechanical properties that indubitably suits the requirement of the vehicle tire, which is highly elastic modulus. However, elastic modulus itself is a downside to tire; it affects …
2020
The effect of tungsten-graphite and tungsten-stainless steel electrode on latex-starch hybrid synthesis using CGDE method
Hasanah A.U., Bais A., Junior, Chalid M., Saksono N.
Latex is a polymer used in vehicle tires manufacturing. Latex has excellent mechanical properties in terms of flexibility and elasticity but has poor stiffness modulus. Whereas starch is a polymer …
2020
Grafting of cellulose fibers latex by atom transfer radical polymerization
Handayani A.S., Christwardana M., Septevani A.A., Chalid M.
This study reported the synthesis of macro-initiator based on microfibers cellulose (MFC) from empty bunches (EFB), which was Ethyl α-bromoisobutyrate. The availability of the hydroxyl group on MFC offered a …
2020
The Effect of the Addition of Lactic Acid as a Modifier to the Morphology and Thermal Properties of Cellulose Nano Fiber Paper
Kustiyah E., Marsya M.A., Firdaus D.F., Purwanto G., Chalid M.
This study discusses on an attempt to create a transparent conductive paper made by a facile process and environmentally friendly cellulose-based sorghum as a substitute for glass coating in the display industry that …
2020
Lignin Effect to Synthesis of the Hybrid Polyurethane
Dwijaya M.S., Setiaji D.A., Mustafa J.H., Chalid M.
Lignin which is hydrophobic due to presence of carbonyl; carboxyl; hydroxyl and phenol functional group, can be used as compatibilizing agent through grafting a hydrophobic part such as polyurethanes.