Operational Guidebook Development for FTIR Spectrum Two and Rotavapor R-300 Instruments in the Chemistry Research Laboratory, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Authors

  • Vera Dessy Noevita Universitas Negeri Surabaya
  • Raisza Tarida Savana Universitas Negeri Surabaya
  • Moniqsa Purbo Syahrani Universitas Negeri Surabaya
  • Nizar Rizki Rahman Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Keywords:

Laboratory Instruments, Research and Development, Validity, Practicality

Abstract

The advancement of modern laboratory instruments has a significant impact on the quality of research in the field of chemistry. The Chemistry Research Laboratory of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMNS), Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA), has important instruments, such as the PerkinElmer FTIR Spectrum Two and the Buchi Rotavapor R-300, but their use still faces obstacles due to the lack of practical guidance that suits the needs of learning and research. This study aims to develop a structured, contextual, and easy-to- understand internal operational guidebook to support the use of both instruments. The research method employed is Research and Development (R&D), adapted from the Borg & Gall model, which consists of five stages: product analysis, initial product development, expert validation, small-scale trials, and large-scale trials. Three expert lecturers conducted validation, while trials were conducted with laboratory assistants and chemistry students. The validation results showed an average score of 4.90 (very valid category). Small-scale trials conducted with laboratory assistants yielded a 100% positive response, while large-scale trials involving students achieved an average of 96% (classified as very practical). practicality observations showed a percentage of 100% for laboratory assistants and 98% for students in the very effective category. Thus, the developed operational guidebook has proven to be valid, practical, and effective, and can support occupational safety, enhance research quality, and strengthen UNESA's role as a leading center for the development of chemical science.

References

Aodah, A. H., Hashmi, S., Akhtar, N., Ullah, Z., Zafar, A., Zaki, R. M., Khan, S., Ansari, M. J., Jawaid, T., Alam, A., & Ali, M. S. (2023). Formulation Development, Optimization by Box–Behnken Design, and In Vitro and Ex Vivo Characterization of Hexatriacontane-Loaded Transethosomal Gel for Antimicrobial Treatment for Skin Infections. Gels, 9(4), 322. https://doi.org/10.3390/gels9040322

Borg, W. R., & Gall, M. D. (1989). Educational Research: An Introduction. Fifth Edition. Longman.

BÜCHI. (2017). Rotavapor® R-300 Operation Manual. Https://Assets.Fishersci.Com/TFS-Assets/CCG/Buchi-Corporation/Manuals/R-300_OM.Pdf.

Cao, S., Chan, K., & Elkamel, A. (2019). A Controlled Experiment Investigating the Effects of Explanatory Manual on Adherence to Operating Procedures. Safety, 5(2), 19. https://doi.org/10.3390/safety5020019

Chan, P., Van Gerven, T., Dubois, J.-L., & Bernaerts, K. (2021). Virtual chemical laboratories: A systematic literature review of research, technologies and instructional design. Computers and Education Open, 2, 100053. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeo.2021.100053

El-Sheekh, M. M., Bedaiwy, M. Y., El-Nagar, A. A., ElKelawy, M., & Alm-Eldin Bastawissi, H. (2022). Ethanol biofuel production and characteristics optimization from wheat straw hydrolysate: Performance and emission study of DI-diesel engine fueled with diesel/biodiesel/ethanol blends. Renewable Energy, 191, 591–607. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2022.04.076

Hartanto, A., Sya’roni, I., Rahman, N. R., Subiantoro, I., & Prasetyono, A. D. (2023). The Effectiveness of Using SOP Media (Standard Operating Procedures) Instrumentation Laboratory Tools for Physics Students during the online to offline learning transition period. The 1st International Conference on Educational Theories, Practices, and Research (ICETAR) 2023, 1, 41–51.

Jenner, L. C., Rotchell, J. M., Bennett, R. T., Cowen, M., Tentzeris, V., & Sadofsky, L. R. (2022). Detection of microplastics in human lung tissue using μFTIR spectroscopy. Science of The Total Environment, 831, 154907. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154907

Leslie, H. A., van Velzen, M. J. M., Brandsma, S. H., Vethaak, A. D., Garcia-Vallejo, J. J., & Lamoree, M. H. (2022). Discovery and quantification of plastic particle pollution in human blood. Environment International, 163, 107199. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2022.107199

Martinez, M. R., De Luca Bossa, F., Olszewski, M., & Matyjaszewski, K. (2022). Copper(II) Chloride/Tris(2-pyridylmethyl)amine-Catalyzed Depolymerization of Poly( n -butyl methacrylate). Macromolecules, 55(1), 78–87. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.1c02246

PerkinElmer. (2015). Spectrum Two User’s Guide. Https://Www.S4science.at/Wordpress/Wp-Content/Uploads/2019/04/L1050228-Spectrum-Two-Users-Guide-En-US.Pdf.

Ramadhani, S. P. (2020). Pengelolaan Laboratorium (Panduan Para Pengajar dan Inovator Pendidikan). Yiesa Rich Foundation.

Reid, N., & Shah, I. (2007). The role of laboratory work in university chemistry. Chem. Educ. Res. Pract., 8(2), 172–185. https://doi.org/10.1039/B5RP90026C

Riduwan. (2015). Dasar-dasar Statistika. Alfabeta.

Salem, S. S., & Fouda, A. (2021). Green Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles and Their Prospective Biotechnological Applications: an Overview. Biological Trace Element Research, 199(1), 344–370. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-020-02138-3

Sugiyono. (2021). Metode penelitian kuantitatif, kualitatif, dan R&D (3rd ed.). Alfabeta.

Sunyata, Rahman, N. R., Sya’roni, I., & Subiantoro, I. (2023). Use of Alpha and Beta Tests as Indicators of Feasibility Books for Operating Tools in the Innovation and Practice Laboratory of Physics Learning, State University of Surabaya. The 1st International Conference on Educational Theories, Practices, and Research (ICETAR) 2023, 1, 52–62.

Sunyata, S., Sya’roni, I., Rahman, N. R., & Subiantoro, I. (2022). Analisis Respon Mahasiswa Terhadap Keterampilan Laboratorium Menggunakan Media Buku SOP Laboratorium Karakteristik. Jurnal Pendidikan Dan Konseling (JPDK), 4(6), 9388–9393. https://doi.org/10.31004/jpdk.v4i6.9859

Tim Puslitjaknov. (2008). Metode Penelitian Pengembangan. Departemen Pendidikan Nasional.

Zuliati, Z. (2019). Studi Penyusunan Standar Operasional Prosedur (Sop) Pengoperasian Peralatan Di Laboratorium Fsrd Isi Surakarta.

Downloads

Published

2025-11-05

How to Cite

Noevita, V. D., Savana, R. T., Syahrani, M. P., & Rahman, N. R. (2025). Operational Guidebook Development for FTIR Spectrum Two and Rotavapor R-300 Instruments in the Chemistry Research Laboratory, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya. Proceeding of International Joint Conference on UNESA, 3(1). Retrieved from https://proceeding.unesa.ac.id/index.php/pijcu/article/view/7045

Issue

Section

Articles