Jakarta, INTI - Researchers from UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh successfully developed an environmentally friendly battery material based on the local plant "Oen Sikhoh-khoh," or balakacida leaves.
The research involved Dr Abd Mujahid Hamdan, Muslem, Syafrina Sari Lubis, and Sri Nengsih from UIN Ar-Raniry, as well as Akhyar Ibrahim from Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK) Banda Aceh.
The research, led by Dr. Abd Mujahid Hamdan, utilizes a green synthesis method using plant extracts as a forming agent for a composite material made of nickel oxide (NiO) and graphite.
The research also involved collaboration with the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), and Universitas Negeri Surakarta through its Center of Excellence in Science and Technology (Pusat Unggulan IPTEK).
Sustainable Batteries for Electric Vehicles and Renewable Energy
The results showed that the developed material has an energy storage capacity approximately 22.73 percent higher than commercial graphite, with a coulombic efficiency approaching 99 percent.
This innovation is considered to have the potential to support the development of more sustainable lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.
The Rector of UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh, Mujiburrahman, praised this achievement and called it a real contribution from higher education institutions to strengthening national energy independence, with further plans including material optimization and production scale-up.
Conclusion
Research from UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh resulted in an innovative, environmentally friendly battery material based on local plants that is more efficient than commercial graphite. With higher energy storage capacity and excellent efficiency, this finding shows significant potential for supporting the development of more sustainable lithium-ion batteries.
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