Elemental Analysis of Tetragonula laeviceps Propolis by X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Rachmawarifa, Corina Missy and Mulyawan, Luthfan Zidane and Sudaryadi, Ignatius (2024) Elemental Analysis of Tetragonula laeviceps Propolis by X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy. In: ICBS, 27-28 Oct 2023, Yogyakarta Indonesia.

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Abstract

Propolis, a natural substance produced by stingless bees (Tetragonula laeviceps), consists of a blend of resins collected from plant exudates and other botanical sources. Bees utilize propolis for hive maintenance and protection against predators. Propolis is widely used in various therapeutic formulations, including treatments for upper respiratory tract infections, burns, acne, herpes, and neurodermatitis. The propolis samples were analyzed using Olympus DELTA Professional Handheld XRF Analyzer. This study employs X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analysis to investigate the elemental composition of propolis. Data results of XRF were presented in percentage with limit detection into ppm (, ppm). The result showed that the three most dominant elements composition in propolis sample from FB 1 were Ca(77.12); K(11.59), and SO3(5.18). Propolis Sample from KP 1 were Fe(31.73);Ca (26.42); and K(14.04). Propolis Sample from KP 2 were K(28.32); P2O5(24.35); and Ca(18.82). The conclusion was that the three propolis samples contained 2 constant elements, namely Calcium (Ca) and Potassium (K). Calcium and Potassium were found to be essential functions in all organisms. © The Authors, published by EDP Sciences. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information: Cited by: 0; All Open Access, Gold Open Access
Subjects: Q Science > QH Natural history > QH301 Biology
Divisions: Faculty of Biology > Master Program in Biology
Depositing User: Rusna Nur Aini Aini
Date Deposited: 23 Sep 2024 07:05
Last Modified: 23 Sep 2024 07:05
URI: https://ir.lib.ugm.ac.id/id/eprint/6584

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