FTMD ITB Doctoral Student Wins Best Presenter at IC2MS 2026 Through Palm Waste Utilization Research
MALANG, ftmd.itb.ac.id – A doctoral student in the Materials Science and Engineering Doctoral Program at the Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (FTMD) Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Muhammad Hisyam Ramadhan, received the Best Presenter award at the 8th International Conference on Chemistry and Material Sciences (IC2MS 2026). The award was earned through his research presentation titled “Synthesis of Nitrocellulose from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches for Coating Applications”, delivered on September 15–16, 2026.
The international conference was organized by the Department of Chemistry at Universitas Negeri Malang as a forum for academicians, researchers, and students to present research findings and exchange ideas in the fields of chemistry and materials science.
Hisyam’s research focuses on utilizing oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB) as an alternative raw material for synthesizing nitrocellulose. OPEFB is an agricultural waste byproduct of palm oil processing rich in cellulose content, holding significant potential to be processed into value-added materials.
Through this study, OPEFB is explored as a biomass raw material source to develop nitrocellulose for coating applications. This research offers an effective approach to biomass resource utilization while opening avenues for developing functional materials from palm oil industry byproducts.
Muhammad Hisyam Ramadhan’s achievement at IC2MS 2026 marks another notable contribution by FTMD ITB doctoral students in introducing advanced materials research outcomes to international scientific forums. This participation and recognition reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen the culture of research, publication, and scholarly dissemination within the Materials Science and Engineering Doctoral Program at FTMD ITB.
Through the development of material-based research and the utilization of local resources, FTMD ITB continuously fosters innovations that support material technology advancement and more sustainable resource management.
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