Judul: Aplikasi Selulosa-g-Poliakrilamida sebagai Fase Diam Kromatografi Kolom dan Sintesisnya Melalui Reaksi Kopolimerisasi Cangkok dan Taut-Silang
Abstrak: The graft and crosslink copolymerization of acrylamide to cellulose isolate have been carried out using N,N’-methylene-bis-acrylamide (MBA) as crosslinker and ammonium peroxydisulfate as initiator. The amount of MBA added were 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 g. Grafting ratio and efficiency of cellulose-g-polyacrylamide using MBA 2.0 g were the highest, while water absorption capacity was the lowest. Infrared spectrum showed the presence of amide and hydroxyl as well as ether functional groups. Pore size distribution of the product was classified as mesoporous (3.6 nm in diameter). Scanning electron micrograph showed a more tight surface morphology on cellulose-g-polyacrylamide with addition of 2.0 g MBA. Performances of the product were evaluated by high performance liquid chromatography using Curcuma xanthorrhiza extract. The selectivity and resolution value of xanthorrhizol separation in the stationary phase synthesized from 2.0 g MBA addition were 1.276 and 1.870, respectively. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum and specific rotation value of the isolated xanthorrhizol proved that the stationary phase did not change the structure and the three-dimensional configuration of the xanthorrhizol, so that it can be proposed as a highly useful value in commercial development.
Keyword: graft copolymerization, crosslinker, chromatography, cellulose

Judul: Modifikasi Sintesis dan Pencirian Fase Diam Kromatografi Kolom Selulosa Berbasis Serabut Ampas Sagu.
Abstrak: Grafting copolymerization of acrylamide (AAm) on cellulose derived from sago fibers (α-cellulose 78.61%) has been performed by using N,N'-methylene-bis-acrylamide (MBA) as cross-linker and ammonium peroxydisulfate as initiator. The cellulose-g-polyacrylamide copolymer products were characterized by their water absorption capacity, grafting ratio, and grafting efficiency as the initial characterizations. Further characterizations was carried out by using infrared spectroscopy, electron microscopy imaging, and X-ray diffraction techniques. The characterization results showed that the copolymers has been formed. Synthesis modification by sequential addition of AAm and MBA, and increased concentration of MBA reduced the water absorption capacity, whereas the grafting ratio and efficiency were increased. Copolymer products could be applied as a stationary phase for normal-phase column chromatography, based on the porous surface morphology as well as good resistance against n-hexane, n-pentane, and cyclohexane solvents.
Keyword: sago fibers, grafting, copolymerization, cellulose, acrylamide

Judul: Ragam jenis ektoparasit burung tekukur (Streptopelia chinensis) dan burung puter (Streptopelia bitorquata) di penangkaran
Abstrak: Spotted dove and Javan turtle dove are the bird species that are easily raised in captivity. Nevertheless, good management is required to successfully breed and raise the birds in captivity; otherwise, the condition may endanger the sustainability of the two bird species. Information on ectoparasites on the bodies of this bird as well as their captivity breeding has not been available, although admittedly taking ectoparasites from these bird families has much been done so that a research is obviously needed. This study aimed to find out various kinds of Spotted dove and Javan turtle dove ectoparasites and to learn various kinds of parasitic insects around the Spotted dove and Javan turtle dove cages. The study was conducted from April to June 2010. The methods of data collection included the general condition of the location, collection of ectoparasites specimens, processing and specimens identification. The data analysis was done descriptively and tabulated with the degree of infestation. The kinds of ectoparasites from the class of insects found in the body of Spotted dove were Goniocotes sp. and Columbicola columbae of phthiraptera order and Pseudolynchia canariensis of diptera order, and arachnida class, that is, tungau from the pterolichidae family. In terms of ectoparasites, Spotted dove and Javan turtle dove were similar, except that Javan turtle dove had no Pseudolynchia canariensis. Goniocotes sp. and Columbicola columbae were mallopaga order (biting lice) and were obligate. The kinds of parasitic insects in the vicinity of Spotted dove and Javan turtle dove cages were from the Ordo Diptera. The diptera classified as parasites included Anopheles, Culex, Psychodidae, Culicoides and Simulium, most of them vectors of disease. The presence of ectoparasites was closely related to how a breeding place is managed.
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