Pengembangan Mesin Pencacah Plastik Skala Rumah Tangga dengan Analisis Sifat Kimia Polimer untuk mendukung Program Daur Ulang
Kata Kunci:
Plastic Shredding, Polymer Chemistry, Recycling, Household Tecnology, Sustainable Waste ManagementAbstrak
Plastic waste management has become a critical issue in household and community environments. This study focuses on the development of a household-scale plastic shredding machine integrated with chemical analysis of polymer properties to support recycling programs. The machine was designed to shred polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into uniform flakes. Parameters measured included shredding capacity, motor energy consumption, particle size distribution, and polymer thermal stability. Results show that the machine achieved a shredding capacity of 5 kg/hour with an average energy consumption of 120W. Chemical analysis revealed that PE and PP maintained thermal stability after shredding, while PET showed slight degradation. The integration of mechanical and chemical approaches highlights the importance of appropriate technology in supporting sustainable recycling at the household level.
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