Volume 3, Issue 3 (2024)

Volume 3, Issue 2 (2024)

Dear Esteemed Readers and Contributors,

We are thrilled to present the latest edition of the Journal of Materials Exploration and Findings. This issue represents a significant step forward in our commitment to disseminating groundbreaking research and advancements in the field of materials science and engineering.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the authors for their invaluable contributions, the reviewers for their rigorous selection process, and our readers for their continued support and enthusiasm. This collective effort has enabled us to curate a selection of papers that offer diverse perspectives and innovative insights.

This issue features the following key articles:

1. Strategic Site Selection for Bio-LNG Plant in Indonesia: A Multi-Criteria Scoring Method Approach. This study proposes an innovative framework for identifying optimal locations for Bio-LNG plants in Indonesia, leveraging multi-criteria scoring methodologies.

2. Effect of Alkyd and Polyester Resin Compositions on Corrosion Resistance, Blistering, and Adhesion in Utilization of Oily Sludge as Anti-rust Coating Material. A detailed investigation into how resin compositions impact corrosion resistance and adhesion properties, with a focus on sustainable anti-corrosion solutions.

3. Single-step Synthesis of Activated Carbon from Arabica Spent Coffee Grounds using K2CO3  as Activator Agent. This paper highlights a novel, eco-friendly approach to synthesizing activated carbon from spent coffee grounds for industrial applications.

4. Inspection Program Effectiveness Key Performance Indicator for Pressurized Static Equipment Integrity at Offshore Platform. A performance-based evaluation framework for offshore platform equipment, aiming to optimize safety and maintenance protocols.

5. A Comparative Study of Conventional and Statistically Active Corrosion Methods for Corrosion Growth Assessment of a 24-inch Gas Pipeline. This comparative analysis offers new insights into evaluating corrosion growth in gas pipelines, enhancing predictive maintenance practices.

6. Comparative Analysis of Risk-Based and Time-Based Inspection Strategies in Hydrocarbon and Chemical Industries: A Review.
    

Each article reflects the diverse and dynamic nature of materials science, offering both theoretical and practical contributions to the field. We are immensely grateful to you, our readers, for your engagement and feedback, which continue to drive us forward. Your support inspires us to enhance the quality and impact of our content with each issue.

With warm regards,
Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Jaka Fajar Fatriansyah