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This research is not only of academic value but also highly relevant to national goals, particularly in achieving energy independence and transitioning toward a greener and more sustainable chemical industry. Methane gas, which has long been wasted or flared, can be processed into methanol\u2014an essential raw material in various industrial sectors, ranging from pharmaceuticals and plastics to renewable energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMethane is an abundant energy source, but its reactivity is low, so it needs to be converted into other compounds that are easier to utilize, such as methanol,\u201d explained Irena during her doctoral defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This research is presented in a dissertation titled \u201cModification of Porous Catalysts for Converting Methane Gas into Methanol: The Influence of Composition, Structure, and the Addition of Cobalt Oxide.\u201d With its promising results, this innovation has the potential to promote the utilization of natural resources in a more optimal, efficient, and environmentally friendly manner, in line with the national agenda for strengthening the green economy and reducing carbon emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n For her contribution, Irena earned a Doctorate in Chemistry from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI), with cum laude distinction and a GPA of 3.83. The doctoral defense was held on Monday (August 11, 2025) at the Prof. Dr. G.A. Siwabessy Auditorium, UI Depok Campus, chaired directly by the Dean of FMIPA UI, Prof. Dede Djuhana, M.Si., Ph.D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Promoter Prof. Dr. Yuni Krisyuningsih Krisnandi, S.Si., M.Sc., along with Co-Promoter Dr. Iman Abdullah, S.Si., M.Si., expressed their appreciation for Irena\u2019s perseverance and academic contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIrena has demonstrated remarkable perseverance in designing highly specific catalysts. Her research opens up great opportunities for applications in a cleaner and more energy-efficient chemical industry,\u201d said Prof. Yuni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She added that this research is a concrete example of how basic scientific research can provide solutions to global energy and environmental challenges, while also strengthening the role of science in national development.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Terobosan baru dalam teknologi konversi gas alam menjadi metanol sukses dikembangkan oleh Irena Khatrin, melalui penelitiannya yang berfokus pada modifikasi bahan katalis berpori khusus. Katalis hasil rancangannya mampu mengubah gas metana komponen utama gas alam menjadi metanol secara efisien, dengan tingkat konversi mencapai 86% hanya dalam dua jam pada suhu rendah 150 derajat Celsius. Ini […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":13239,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13238","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-berita"],"blocksy_meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sci-ui.id\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/83.jpg\")
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