UGM students, members of the PhylloZinc Team, achieved awards at the 38ᵗʰ National Student Scientific Week or Pekan Ilmiah Mahasiswa Nasional (PIMNAS) at Hasanuddin University, Makassar, from November 23ʳᵈ-28ᵗʰ, 2025. They earned a silver medal for their presentation in the PKM RE (Exact Research) class and a gold medal for their poster in the PKM RE class.
The PhylloZinc Team, under the guidance of Dr. Moh. Sofi’ul Anam, S.Pt., M.Sc., a lecturer from the Faculty of Animal Science in UGM, comprised Catherine Noor (Animal Science 2023), Zahwa Tsuroyya Alisya Zahra (Biology 2023), Jesslyn Beatrice (Animal Science 2023), Rona Ayyu Happyna (Veterinary Medicine 2023), and Ahmad Rizal Riswanda (Animal Science 2022).
“After a long process (almost a year), accompanied by hard work and high discipline, the PKM effort finally paid off. We hope this achievement will motivate other students, especially those in the animal science department,” Sofiul explained on Thursday (4/12).
The PhylloZinc team’s competition title was “Potential of Green Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles with Phyllanthus niruri Leaf Extract: An Innovative Solution to Mitigate Methane Emissions Through Ruminant Feed Additives.”
One of the team members, Catherine Noor, explained that in addition to addressing the problem of methane emissions, this innovative feed formulation is expected to improve livestock health and productivity. To that end, the PhylloZinc team utilized the Phyllantus niruri plant, often called meniran, due to its very high flavonoid content and relatively easy acquisition.
“The development of green ZnO nanoparticles from meniran leaves to reduce livestock methane emissions is a strategic innovation to support modern, sustainable, and environmentally friendly livestock farming, as well as an important contribution to mitigating global warming and increasing livestock productivity,” said Catherine.
Original article: https://fapet.ugm.ac.id/angkat-pakan-aditif-ruminansia-rendah-toksik-tim-phyllozinc-ugm-raih-emas-pada-pimnas-ke-38/
Translated by: Sarah Suminar