| Abstrak/Abstract |
Biomass derived from organic waste in industrial processes is an effective method to mitigate the
negative impacts of agricultural waste materials. In Sentani, Papua, one such potential biomass
source is sago tree waste. This study characterized the waste from the bark, middle, and inner
parts of the sago tree to evaluate its biomass energy potential. Scanning electron microscopy with
energy-dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX) analysis of the complete sample revealed that oxygen, carbon,
and silicon were the primary elements, with carbon content ranging from 30.75 % to 38.87 %.
This indicates that all parts of the sago plant have the potential to be used as biomass fuel.
Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) results showed that the inner section of the sago had the
lowest moisture content at approximately 13.3 %, followed by the outer part at 42 % and the bark
at 55 %. The inner section had the highest lignin content, approximately 37 %, and exhibited the
slowest thermal degradation in the differential thermal analysis (DTA) profile. The outer and bark
parts of the sago were more reactive in stage II of the DTA profile, suggesting a higher concentration of cellulose and hemicellulose compared to lignin, making them suitable for gasification
and pyrolysis. The heating value of sago bark was determined to be 12.85 MJ/kg (adb). These
findings underscore the potential of sago waste as a renewable energy source, particularly in
remote areas. |
