Kemurai is made to break down far more quickly than traditional plastics while maintaining the same strength and durability. The study for this breakthrough was started in 2018 under the direction of Dr. Yuni Kusumastuti and her colleagues, which included Drs. Moh Fahrurrozi and Teguh Ariyanto. Hydrogen
By adding pro-oxidants and bio-additives to the polypropylene base material, Kemurai degrades more quickly. Under certain environmental circumstances, these chemicals cause structural alterations that disassemble long-chain molecules into simpler, more easily broken down compounds. Still at the development stage, the product needs more testing, especially to find out how long it takes for it to degrade.
To guarantee affordability, the research team is also trying to optimize Kemurai’s formulation by adding natural ingredients and cutting production costs. Future partnerships with industrial players, according to Dr. Kusumastuti, should hasten Kemurai’s commercialization, enabling it to become extensively accessible and environmentally friendly. Hydrogen
The Ministry of Education’s 2023 Matching Fund Kedai Reka Program, which helps to finance creative solutions addressing national concerns, has supported the project.
