Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Biological Science (ICBS 2021)
Session: Bio-nanotechnology and Bio-material
3 articles
Proceedings Article
Application of Chitosan-Aloe vera Gel Based Coating on Postharvest Quality and Storability of Red Chili (Capsicum annuum L.)
Yora Faramitha, Fitria Febriyanti, Tiana Fitrilia, Firda Dimawarnita, Siswanto Siswanto
Red chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is a high-demand horticultural commodity in Indonesia but is vulnerable to quality deterioration. Postharvest treatment is needed to maintain the quality and extend the shelf life of red chilies. One of the promising preservation technologies to prolong the shelf-life...
Proceedings Article
The Potency of Inulin to Increase Curcumin Aqueous Solubility as a Co-Processing Material with Curcuma longa in Solid Dispersion Approach
Dewi Setyaningsih, Elizabeth Vianita Kurniawan, Yustina Sri Hartini
Curcumin, an identical compound of Curcuma longa extract, shows limited bioavailability due to its lipophilicity. Inulin of degree of polymerization (DP) of 11 is a carbohydrate member that can potentially increase aqueous solubility and dissolve lipophilic compounds. This study aimed to investigate...
Proceedings Article
Antibacterial Effectiveness of Synthesized Copper Nanoparticles by Ultrasonication Assisted Method
Ainul Fitria Mahmudah, Yuni Kusumastuti, Himawan Tri Bayu Murti Petrus, Yekti Asih Purwestri
Antibiotic resistance among pathogenic bacteria has become a problem in the medical community. Copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) have become one method of combating antibiotic resistance in bacteria. The antibacterial activity of Synthesized Copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) from sigma 774103-5G against various...