Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025)
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UTILIZATION OF ULTRASONIC WAVE IN THE PRODUCTION OF REDUCED GRAPHENE OXIDE FROM COCONUT SHELL BIOMASS: ECO-FRIENDLY AND SUSTAINABLE APPROACH

Authors

Nur Afifah Zen , Indah Permatasari , Irmayatul Hikmah , Prasetyo Yuliantoro , Dina Rahmawati

DOI:

10.29303/ipr.v8i2.434

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Received: Nov 15, 2024
Accepted: Feb 21, 2025
Published: Mar 12, 2025

Abstract

The production of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) using environmentally friendly methods remains a challenge in the development of sustainable energy storage materials.  This study explores the utilization of ultrasonic waves in the production of rGO from coconut shell biomass as a green and cost-effective approach. Ultrasonic treatment for 30 minutes (UB-30) resulted in a graphene sheet morphology, enhanced carbon content, and reduced oxygen functional groups on rGO. Electrochemical characterization showed that the specific capacitance of the ultrasonically treated rGO (UB-30) reached 789 F/g at a scan rate of 10 mV/s, demonstrating competitive electrochemical performance for supercapacitor applications. The use of coconut shell biomass as a precursor offers an eco-friendly solution, while the application of ultrasonication enables higher production efficiency with lower energy consumption. These findings contribute significantly to the development of electrode materials for supercapacitors and sustainable energy storage systems.

Keywords:

Reduced graphene oxide, ultrasonication method, coconut shell, supercapacitor, sustainable energy storage

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Author Biographies

Nur Afifah Zen, Department of Telecommunication, Telkom University, Jl DI Pandjaitan No.128, Purwokerto 53147, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

Indah Permatasari, Department of Telecommunication Engineering, Telkom University, Jl. DI. Panjaitan 128, Purwokerto 53147, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

Irmayatul Hikmah, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Telkom University, Jl. DI. Panjaitan 128, Purwokerto 53147, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

Prasetyo Yuliantoro, Department of Telecommunication Engineering, Telkom University, Jl. DI. Panjaitan 128, Purwokerto 53147, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

Dina Rahmawati, Department of Industrial Engineering, Telkom University, Jl. DI. Panjaitan 128, Purwokerto 53147, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

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Zen, N. A., Permatasari, I., Hikmah, I., Yuliantoro, P., & Rahmawati, D. (2025). UTILIZATION OF ULTRASONIC WAVE IN THE PRODUCTION OF REDUCED GRAPHENE OXIDE FROM COCONUT SHELL BIOMASS: ECO-FRIENDLY AND SUSTAINABLE APPROACH. Indonesian Physical Review, 8(2), 391–399. https://doi.org/10.29303/ipr.v8i2.434

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