Evaluation of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Test and Flavonoid Nanoparticles from Herbal Dreg as an Additive in Layer Chicken Feed

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10.2991/978-94-6463-670-3_29How to use a DOI?

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herbal dreg; nanoparticles; SEM; flavonoids; laying hens

Abstract

Feed additives are a safer alternative feed option to use compared to synthetic additives. This research aims to evaluate the morphological characteristics and flavonoid content of herbal dreg nanoparticles that can potentially be used as feed additives for laying hens. The methods used in this research include Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to analyze the morphology of herbal dreg nanoparticles and the total flavonoid content determined using Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometry with aluminum chloride as a reagent. The results of the SEM analysis show that the herbal dreg nanoparticles have a suitable size and shape for application in feed, with a uniform size distribution due to their high fiber content. The measurement of total flavonoid content at 12.555 parts per million (ppm) with 2.39% weight/ weight (w/w) indicates that the herbal dreg contains flavonoids at a low concentration due to the high content of dry weight. This research concludes that herbal dreg nanoparticles have the potential to serve as a natural and effective feed additive, which can enhance the health and productivity of laying hens, as well as reduce dependence on antibiotics.

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AU  - Aqnes Suryani
AU  - Osfar Sjofjan
AU  - Eko Widodo
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/04/18
TI  - Evaluation of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Test and Flavonoid Nanoparticles from Herbal Dreg as an Additive in Layer Chicken Feed
BT  - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Environmentally Sustainable Animal Industry (ICESAI 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 287
EP  - 291
SN  - 2468-5747
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-670-3_29
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-670-3_29
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