Pemanfaatan Minyak Bekas Goreng dan Limbah Kopi sebagai Lilin Aromaterapi untuk Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Kimia Siswa di SMAN 2 Pontianak

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Yulizar Prawiranti
Weni Mandasari
Delta Fenisa
Muftiah Yasi Dwi Wahyuni
Elpe Bibas
Fitriyan Kurnia
Pratika Linanda

Abstract

This service program aims to increase students' interest in chemistry lessons through contextual activities, namely making aromatherapy candles from used cooking oil and coffee. This activity responds to the challenge of students' low understanding of chemistry concepts and the lack of education on sustainable household waste management. The implementation was conducted in the form of interactive training to 12th grade science students at SMAN 2 Pontianak, combining demonstration with hands-on practice. Pre-Test results showed an average initial understanding of 89.63%, then significantly improved after the training, with 93% of participants reaching the excellent category. Satisfaction surveys showed positive responses to the quality of learning and guidance provided. This activity was able to bridge chemical theory with real applications, as well as introduce circular economy principles in a simple way. The impact of the activity includes increased understanding, appreciation of chemistry, and environmental awareness. This activity has the potential to be implemented in other schools as a practice-focused learning method.

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Author Biography

Yulizar Prawiranti, Universitas Oso

Saya Yulizar Prawiranti, M.Si., bekerja sebagai dosen di Universitas Oso, Fakultas Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam dan Kelautan, Program Studi Kimia. Fokus penelitian saya adalah pada pemanfaatan limbah serta inovasi produk berbasis daur ulang. Saat ini, saya terlibat dalam Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa (PKM) yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan minat belajar kimia melalui pembuatan lilin aromaterapi dari minyak bekas goreng dan kopi. Saya juga tertarik pada pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui penerapan teknologi tepat guna serta pendidikan berbasis eksperimen kreatif.

How to Cite
Prawiranti, Y., Weni Mandasari, Delta Fenisa, Muftiah Yasi Dwi Wahyuni, Elpe Bibas, Fitriyan Kurnia, & Pratika Linanda. (2025). Pemanfaatan Minyak Bekas Goreng dan Limbah Kopi sebagai Lilin Aromaterapi untuk Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Kimia Siswa di SMAN 2 Pontianak. JURPIKAT (Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat), 6(3), 1435-1446. https://doi.org/10.37339/jurpikat.v6i3.2447

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