UTILIZATION OF BAGASSE WASTE FOR BIO-OIL EXTRACTION FROM SUGARCANE JUICE VENDORS IN BANYUWANGI REGENCY

Abstract

The disposal of sugarcane bagasse waste, often done through open dumping without further treatment, poses environmental pollution and unpleasant odors. Consequently, the implementation of technology is essential to address this issue, specifically by employing a solid waste recycling technology to produce bio-oil, which holds significant value. Utilizing sugarcane bagasse waste to create bio-oil presents an alternative to minimize aesthetic pollution. This research, sourced from sugarcane bagasse waste obtained from sugarcane beverage vendors in Banyuwangi Regency, explores the conversion of bagasse into bio-oil through the pyrolysis process. Bio-oil is an inorganic compound produced during the pyrolysis process. The aim of this study is to generate bio-oil from underutilized sugarcane bagasse, providing a functional and economically valuable alternative energy source that is both high-quality and environmentally friendly. Additionally, the research aims to determine the concentration and composition of bio-oil resulting from the pyrolysis of sugarcane bagasse. The analysis reveals that the high lignocellulosic content in sugarcane bagasse has the potential to be utilized for bio-oil production.