Material Chemistry and Energy Laboratory
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Analytical Data, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)
Welcome to Material Chemistry and Energy Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Surabaya, Indonesia.
Material Chemistry and Energy (MCE) Laboratory, or better known as Laboratorium Kimia Material dan Energi (Lab KME) in the Indonesian language, focuses on the development of fossil fuels efficiency and alternatives, advanced materials, and materials for energy & environment applications. The research aims to gain a fundamental understanding of this area and further approaches to practical application.
The MCE laboratory is recognized by ITS as a Lab-based education, meaning that the lab simultaneously integrates research activities with the teaching process, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Therefore, students can have a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical knowledge they get in the class with current research updates. In addition to the class and research activities, student members in the MCE lab are involved in social and industrial activities, including community services and internships, facilitated by the laboratory to widen their perspectives and to interact closely with society.
Currently, Prof. Dr. Drs. Djoko Hartanto, M.Si., serves as the head of the laboratory with eight members in total. The researchers' members, consisting of three professors, four associate professors, and a lecturer/assistant professor, actively conduct research and publication, which simultaneously involves the students in research and learning experiences.
We are always welcome for any collaboration with MCE lab!
News update
MCE Lab student received a best participant in the The 7th International Symposium Green Value Chains 2023
16 November 2023 -- Alvin, an MCE Lab student, supervised by Prof. Ratna Ediati received a best participant in the The 7th International Symposium Green Value Chains 2023 (The 7th GreenVC 2023) held by BRIN. Congaratulation to Alvin and Prof. Ratna!
MCE Lab students won the scientific writing competition held by Universitas Indonesia. Congratulation!!
15 November 2023 -- A group of student from MCE Lab, supervised by Prof. Ratna Ediati, won as the third winner in the Scientific Writing Competition, held by Universitas Indonesia. Congratulation Prof. Ratna and team!
Final report meeting with PT. Pertamina and PT. Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) for utilization of geothermal mud
14 November 2023 -- Final report meeting is held between ITS and PT. Pertamina (as well as PT. PGE) on the collaboration of geothermal mud utilization. Hope the cooperation will continue and benefits for all! In this meeting, the ITS team consist of Prof. Djoko Hartanto (Leader), Prof. Tri Widjaya, Prof. Ratna Ediati, and Wahyu Prasetyo Utomo, Ph.D.
Wahyu Prasetyo Utomo is graduated from City University of Hong Kong. Congratulation Dr. Wahyu!!
October 2023 -- Wahyu Prasetyo Utomo, S.Si., M.Si. has completed his Ph.D. study in the School of Energy and Environment, City University if Hong Kong. He is graduated on 03 October 2023. Congratulations Dr. Wahyu!! and welcome back!
MCE-Lab obtains 110.23% of mid-year performance indicator in ITS
July 2023 -- MCE-Lab obtained more than 110.23% in the performance indicator graded by ITS during the mid-year of 2023 (January-June 2023). It means that the performance this term is higher than the target set. Congratulations to all Lab members! And Good luck for the remaining term till the end of 2023!
Prof. Dr. Drs. Djoko Hartanto held a focused group discussion with Downstream Research and Technology Innovation PT Pertamina for initiating the collaboration
23 June 2023 -- a photoshoot after a focused gorup discussion between Prof. Dr. Drs. Djoko Hartanto and the representatives from Downstream Research and Technology Innovation PT Pertamina. The discussion was aimed to initiate collaboration between MCE Lab and PT PGE. Good luck for Prof. Djoko and his team!
Prof. Dr. Drs. Djoko Hartanto held a focused group discussion with PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk for continuing the collaboration
20 June 2023 -- Prof. Dr. Drs. Djoko Hartanto was explaining the reactor for nanoparticle fabrication to the representatives of PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk. The discussion was aimed to continue the collaboration that have been made between MCE Lab and PT PGE. Good luck for Prof. Djoko and his team!
Prof. Dra. Ratna Ediati, Ph.D. was officially inaugurated as a Full Professor
10 May 2023 -- Prof. Dra. Ratna Ediati, Ph.D. was officially inaugurated as a full professor. Congratulations to Prof. Ratna! Wishing the best and plenty of success for Prof. Ratna!
Dra. Ratna Ediati, Ph.D. was officially approved as a Full Professor
3 March 2023 -- Dra. Ratna Ediati, Ph.D. was officially approved as a full professor. Congratulations to Prof. Ratna! Wishing the best and plenty of success for Prof. Ratna!
Prof. Nurul Widiastuti and her team recently published a paper in RSC Advances. Congratulation to Prof. Nurul!
09 March 2023 -- Congratulations! A paper entitled "Performance of a membrane fabricated from high-density polyethylene waste for dye separation in water" authored by Utari (supervised by Prof. Nurul) was published in RSC Advances (IF: 4.036). [READ ONLINE]
Prof. Irmina gave a talk on the Dissemination of SMART Project.
28 February 2023 -- As the coordinator of SMART Project, Prof. Irmina were invited to give a talk in Online International Dissemination of University Business Engagement - A SMART path for development in Indonesia, held by SMART Consortium Member. Good luck for Prof. Irmina!
MCE Lab introduction to the prospective undergraduate students. Let's join us!
24 February 2023 -- Prof. Nurul Widiastuti and some Lab Members introduced MCE-Lab to undergraduate students of Chemistry Department. By this event, the students are expected to have a more comprehensive information about MCE-Lab and its activities. We welcome for any students to join us! Visit respective supervisor for your undergraduate final year project (Tugas Akhir) HERE.
Prof. Dr. Nurul Widiastuti just completed her term as Deputy Chancellor I for Academics at Institut Teknologi Kalimantan (ITK). Welcome back, Prof. Nurul!
Prof. Didik Prasetyoko and Dr. Hartati of Universitas Airlangga just published a book! Congratulation to Prof. Didik and Dr. Hartati!
06 February 2023 -- Congratulations! Prof. Didik Prasetyoko and Dr. Hartati of Universitas Airlangga just published a book entitled "Katalis Berbasis Aluminosilikat". [CHECK ONLINE]
Prof. Didik Prasetyoko and his team recently published a paper in Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering . Congratulation to Prof. Didik!
06 February 2023 -- Congratulations! A paper entitled "Mesoporous ZnO nanoparticles using gelatin — Pluronic F127 as a double colloidal system for methylene blue photodegradation" authored by Didik Prasetyoko et al. was published in Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering (IF: 3.146). [READ ONLINE]
Prof. Didik Prasetyoko and his team recently published a paper in South African Journal of Chemical Engineering. Congratulation!
06 February 2023 -- Congratulations! A paper entitled "Recent trend of metal promoter role for CO2 hydrogenation to C1 and C2+ products " authored by Novia Amalia Sholeha (supervised by Didik Prasetyoko) was published in South African Journal of Chemical Engineering (Q1). [READ ONLINE]
Prof. Didik Prasetyoko and Dr. Eko Santoso (and their team) recently published a paper in South African Journal of Chemical Engineering. Congratulation!
06 February 2023 -- Congratulations! A paper entitled "Dual template using P123-gelatin for synthesized large mesoporous silica for enhanced adsorption of dye" authored by Widiya Nur Safitri (supervised by Didik Prasetyoko) was published in South African Journal of Chemical Engineering (Q1). [READ ONLINE]
Lukman Atmaja, Ph.D. and his team recently published a paper in Material Science Forum. Congratulation to Dr. Lukman and his team!
06 February 2023 -- Congratulations! A paper entitled "The Effect of Phosphotungstic Acid Filled on Carboxymethyl Cellulose/Polyvinyl Alcohol Matrix as the Polymer Electrolyte Membrane" authored by Yuhana Ivana Kedang, Lukman Atmaja, Mardi Santoso, and Arif Priyangga was published in Material Science Forum (Q3). [READ ONLINE]
Dr. Ratna Ediati and her team recently published a paper in Arabian Journal of Chemistry. Congratulation to Dr. Ratna and her team!
06 February 2023 -- Congratulations! A paper entitled "Synthesis of UiO-66 with addition of HKUST-1 for enhanced adsorption of RBBR dye" authored by Dr. Ratna Ediati was published in Arabian Journal of Chemistry (IF: 6.212). [READ ONLINE]
Dr. Ratna Ediati and her team recently published a paper in RSC Advances. Congratulation to Dr. Ratna and her team!
30 January 2023 -- Congratulations! A paper entitled "Synergistic effect of modified pore and heterojunction of MOF-derived α-Fe2O3/ZnO for superior photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue" authored by Liyana Labiba Zulfa (supervised by Dr. Ratna Ediati) was published in RSC Advances (IF: 4.036). [READ ONLINE]
Prof. Djoko Hartanto and his team recently published a paper in Rasayan Journal of Chemistry. Congratulation to Prof Djoko and his team!
January 2023 -- Congratulations! A paper entitled "The Effect of Different Types of Solvents on Morphology of Carbon-Modified TiO2/H-ZSM-5 Composite" authored by D Hartanto, AK Indrawan, A Iryani, A Rosyidah, AI Rozafia, AR Widyanto was published in Rasayan Journal of Chemistry (Q2). [READ ONLINE]
Dra. Ratna Ediati, Ph.D. is appointed as the head of Fundamental Sciences Research Center
9 January 2023 -- Dra. Ratna Ediati, Ph.D. was appointed as the head of Fundamental Sciences Research Center (Puslit Sains Fundamental ITS). Wishing the best and plenty of success for Dr. Ratna!
A paper authored by Yorika Buyang and Prof. Dr. Didik Prasetyoko, M.Sc is accepted for publication. Congratulation!
29 December 2022 -- Congratulations! A paper entitled "Catalytic Pyrolysis of Reutealis trisperma Oil using Raw Dolomite for Bio-oil production" authored by Yoorika Buyang and Prof. Didik Prasetyoko, M.Sc. is accepted for Publication in Journal of Analytical And Applied Pyrolysis (IF: 5.541). [READ ONLINE]
Vita and Budi, two staff from the Laboratory of Energy and Environment-ITS won the ITSprovement Award. Congratulation to Dr. Afifah and her team!
28 December 2022 -- Budi and Vita, two staff from the Laboratory of Energy and Environment (Laborarium Energi dan Lingkungan, LEL) ITS won the first medal and special award in ITSprovement 2022, a university-level competition for non-academic staff. Congratulations! to Budi, Vita, Dr. Afifah Rosyidah, and the team. LEL has a closed relationship with MCE-ITS, especially in sharing research facilities and consultation.
Wahyu Prasetyo Utomo, M.Si. published a new fecused review in Energies!
22 December 2022 -- Congratulations! Wahyu Prasetyo Utomo recently published his new focussed review entitled "Quantification Methodology of Ammonia Produced from Electrocatalytic and Photocatalytic Nitrogen/Nitrate Reduction authored by Wahyu Prasetyo Utomo, Hao Wu,* and Yu Hau Ng* in Energies journal.
MCE-Lab obtains >100% of yearly performance indicator in ITS
December 2022 -- MCE-Lab obtains more than 100% in the performance indicator graded by ITS. It means that the performance during 2022 is higher than the target set for 2022. Congratulations to all Lab members!
Dra. Ratna Ediati, Ph.D. is promoted to be a full professor
November 2022 -- Dra. Ratna Ediati, Ph.D. was just finishing her promotion presentation in front of Dewan Professor (Professor Council) of ITS. Her promotion will further proceed to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology in Jakarta. Hope for the best for Dr. Ratna!
Prof. Dr. Didik Prasetyoko, M.Sc. received a research fund of Riset dan Inovasi untuk Indonesia Maju
October 2022 -Congratulation! Prof. Dr. Didik Prasetyoko, M.Sc. received a research fund of Riset dan Inovasi untuk Indonesia Maju from Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN) with the project title of Synthesis Of Nanoporous Aluminosilicate Derived From Extracted Natural Template (Sapindus Rarak) For Green Biofuel Production Via Catalytic Deoxygenation Of Waste Cooking Oil.
Wahyu Prasetyo Utomo, M.Si. was awarded as the best presenter in ICESET 2022
September 2022 -- Congratulation! Wahyu Prasetyo Utomo, M.Si has been awarded as the best presenter in International Conference on Environmental Systems Engineering and Technology (ICESET) 2022 held by UPN Veteran Jawa Timur on 7 September 2022. He delivered a talk entitled Bismuth-based materials for electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis.
Prof. Dr. Djoko Hartanto received a HETI research fund
July 2022 -- Congratulation! Prof. Dr. Djoko Hartanto received a HETI research fund (ITS Research Innovation and Downstream Scheme) with the research title of "Pemanfaatan Limbah Palm OilMill Effluent (POME) sebagai Biodisel dan Kajian Awal Analisis Pasar"
A paper authored by Yorika Buyang and Prof. Dr. Didik Prasetyoko, M.Sc is accepted for publication. Congratulation!
29 December 2022 -- Congratulations! A paper entitled "Catalytic Pyrolysis of Reutealis trisperma Oil using Raw Dolomite for Bio-oil production" authored by Yoorika Buyang and Prof. Didik Prasetyoko, M.Sc. is accepted for Publication in Journal of Analytical And Applied Pyrolysis (IF: 5.541)