Aeris Cincau, natural air freshener product, innovation by PKM-K UNESA students
Unesa.ac.id. SURABAYA—Grass grass jelly leaves and cinnamon can not only be used to make various ingredients for drinks and food, but in the hands of five Surabaya State University (UNESA) students who are members of the Student Creativity Program for Entrepreneurship (PMK-K) team, these two ingredients can also be transformed into a natural air freshener.
The innovation in natural air freshener was born from the hands of a team consisting of Nia Kurniawati, Helian Dwi Mufida, Fannisa Amalia Sholiha, Nicolle De Bell and Fairus Sahira Ali. This innovation, which will see PKM-K funding in 2024, was guided by Muamar Zainul Arif, S.Pd., M.Pd.
Nia Kurniawati said that the idea was sparked due to the problem of indoor air pollution which can harm health and There are many synthetic air fresheners circulating in society.
Exposure to indoor air pollution can cause allergies and respiratory problems. One of these exposures is the presence of particles that can disrupt respiratory health. According to WHO, indoor air pollution can cause health risks.
Most of the air fresheners circulating in society today contain synthetic ingredients that can harm respiratory health. Based on research by the US Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), it shows that the use of synthetic air fresheners will fill the home with dangerous chemicals.
Because of this problem, they created an innovative product for air freshener made from natural ingredients from grass jelly leaf extract and cinnamon essential oil which was named "Aeris Cincau".
"With this innovation we got funding from the Directorate of Learning and Student Affairs (Belmawa) and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) to develop in the field of entrepreneurship," said Nia.
Aeris Cincau presents three editions, namely reed diffuser, apple bottle and pouch. The three editions are designed according to consumer needs, so they can be used in rooms, wardrobes, cars and are environmentally friendly.
UNESA PKM-K Aeris Cincau team students with supervisor.
Air freshener Apart from being an air freshener solution that is safe for respiratory health, this product was developed to be able to help local commodities. Because the necessary ingredients can be taken from local farmers.
Aeris Cincau has its own advantages and uniqueness as an air freshener. The unique thing is that the ingredients usually used to make grass jelly jelly can actually be made as an air freshener because it contains flavonoids.
Flavonoids are phenolic compounds that have antioxidant properties so they are effective as antibacterials and anti-pollutants. Apart from grass jelly, Aeris Cincau contains cinnamon essential oil. Cinnamon contains bioactive ingredients that are safe for body health and has a calming aroma that can reduce stress.
The advantage of this product lies in its environmentally friendly packaging and basic ingredients that pay attention to respiratory health. In the future, this product will be developed so that it becomes an innovative product that pays attention to consumer health. []
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Author: PKM-K Aeris Cincau UNESA team/Muhammad Azhar Adi Mas'ud (FBS)
Photo: PKM-K Aeris team doc UNESA grass jelly
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