Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

The Center of Excellence in Science and Technology (PUI) for Carbon and Benzoin, under the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), is a strategic research unit focusing on the development of carbon-based technologies and the utilization of benzoin (frankincense) as a key local commodity. This PUI provides a range of laboratory facilities to support learning, research, and development activities for students, faculty members, and external partners from industry and other institutions.

The PUI Carbon and Benzoin Laboratory is equipped with both basic and advanced instruments for material preparation and analysis. Heating equipment includes electric heaters, a muffle furnace, oven, hotplate magnetic stirrers, and electromantles. For separation and extraction processes, the lab offers tools such as centrifuges, Soxhlet extractors, as well as simple and essential oil distillation setups.

The laboratory also supports various analytical tests, including acid value, saponification value, moisture content, ash content, conductivity, as well as measurements of power density and energy density. Additional supporting equipment includes multimeters, AC/DC power supplies, and analytical balances.

There are three main functional rooms available: a Meeting Room for discussions and coordination, an Experiment Room for practical and research activities, and a Material Storage Room for keeping research samples and raw materials. These facilities foster a collaborative and productive research environment, both for academic purposes and for external collaboration.

Visit the official website of PUI Carbon and Benzoin: https://puikarbondankemenyan.usu.ac.id