Electrical Properties of Tropical Fruit Extracts: Effects of EM4 Fermentation and Thermal Processing

Authors

  • Wulan Dwi Safitri Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Dian Wardana Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Dwi Sapri Ramadhan Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Jaman Fahmi Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Grace Shallomita Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Putri Ayunicha Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Irma Syahputri Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Nuraini Siregar Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Ahmad Nasir Pulungan Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Moondra Zubir Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24114/ijcst.v8i2.68720

Abstract

This study examines the electrical properties of fermented pineapple and lime extracts subjected to Effective Microorganism 4 (EM4) fermentation and thermal treatment at varying temperatures. The fermentation process was conducted over a period of six days, with temperature conditions set at 30°C and 70°C. The results indicate that the lime extract generated higher voltage and current outputs compared to the pineapple extract, particularly on the sixth day of fermentation. Furthermore, the thermal treatment revealed a more pronounced electrical response in lime extract, as evidenced by a greater increase in current at elevated temperatures. These findings suggest that lime extract, when combined with EM4 fermentation and optimal thermal conditions, exhibits greater potential for application in alternative bioelectric energy generation.

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2025-08-27

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