Two Research Findings by Politap Lecturers Hold Patent Potential

Two lecturers from Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic), Sy. Indra Septiansyah and Ningrum Dwi Hastuti, were invited by the Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education to participate in training on the utilization of research and community service results with patent potential in Tangerang, Banten, from 21-23 August 2019. Director of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang Endang Kusmana, accompanied by Vice Director for Academic Affairs Adha Panca Wardanu, warmly welcomed the invitation extended to the two Politap lecturers. Sy. Indra Septiansyah, a lecturer in the DIII Mining Technology Study Program, conducted research titled "Utilization of Alumina Waste from Bauxite Tailings into Zeolite Adsorbent," while Ningrum Dwi Hastuti, a lecturer in the DIII Plantation Product Technology Study Program, conducted research titled "Redistillate of Liquid Smoke from Nipa Palm (Nypa fruticans) Husk and Its Application as a Natural Rubber Coagulant."

Endang added that he hopes the selection of Politap lecturers' research with patent potential will motivate other lecturers to continue developing their research findings, so that they contribute to the advancement of science and technology while also being utilized to enhance public welfare.