SantriEN – Amid global concerns about climate change and air pollution, Indonesian students create Eco-Friendly Carbon filter from mango leaves.
Biology students from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the Islamic University of Malang (FMIPA Unisma) have brought a glimmer of hope with their latest innovation, the Greentech Mangos Filter Turbine (GMFT).
This innovative device is designed to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the atmosphere, utilizing mango leaf waste as its primary material.
Effective and Eco-Friendly Carbon Working Process
GMFT operates in a simple yet effective manner. Mango leaves undergo several stages of processing to enhance their carbon absorption capacity.
First, the leaves are washed and dried to remove dirt and water. Then, they are crushed and mixed with special chemicals to increase their ability to absorb CO2.
This mixture of mango leaves and chemicals is then molded into honeycomb-shaped filters. These filters are attached to wind turbines specifically designed for GMFT.
As the wind turbines rotate, air containing carbon emissions is drawn into the filters, and carbon dioxide is absorbed.
GMFT’s advantages extend beyond its effectiveness in CO2 absorption to its eco-friendly nature. Mango leaves are readily available and inexpensive raw materials, keeping production costs low.
Additionally, the mango leaf processing process does not generate hazardous waste, making it safe for the environment.
Eco-Friendly Carbon: Sustainable Utilization of Mango Leaf Waste
One of GMFT’s unique features is its sustainable utilization of mango leaf waste. After serving their purpose as filters, the dried mango leaves can be reprocessed into other beneficial products, such as organic fertilizer. This fertilizer is rich in nutrients and can help improve soil fertility.
The reuse of mango leaf waste demonstrates the GMFT team’s commitment to creating solutions that are not only effective but also sustainable.
This aligns with the principles of the circular economy, which emphasizes waste reduction and resource recovery.
Prestigious Awards and Great Potential
Thanks to its uniqueness and benefits, GMFT has garnered two prestigious awards at the Lombok Essay Competition 3: Best Poster Lombok Essay Competition 3 and Silver Medal Environment Lombok Essay Competition 3.
These achievements serve as tangible proof that Unisma students’ innovations can compete at the national level and even have the potential to provide concrete solutions to environmental problems.
“We are very happy and proud of this achievement,” said Moch Mustakim, Head of the GMFT team. “This award motivates us to continue developing GMFT and spreading its benefits to the wider community.”
GMFT’s innovation demonstrates that Indonesia has immense potential in developing environmentally friendly technologies.
With support and collaboration from various parties, it is hoped that this technology can be further developed and implemented widely to help address air pollution and climate change issues.
