Optimization of lignin removal pre-treatment process in acetone-butanol-ethanol (ABE) production from empty fruit bunches of oil palm

Lily Pudjiastuti*, Tri Widjaja, Ali Altway, Inti Rohmania, Nur A. Rohmah

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Abstract

Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) is an abundant waste from palm oil refinery. Its high lignocellulose content can be utilized as raw material of Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol (ABE). However, lignin content become a hindrance in enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation process. Alkaline Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP) Pre-treatment was employed in this study to remove the lignin since it has high selectivity. The optimum operating condition (EFP and AHP ratio, temperature, and time) was also studied using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). The lignin removal was significantly influenced by the operating condition based on Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) (P≤0.05). The highest removal of lignin (91.6%) was obtained at 54,56 °C, 20% ratio of EFB in AHP and 6 hour. The highest 97.75% of lignin removal was attained from developed model at 43.57 °C, 30.86% ratio and 6.75 hour. To get the maximum lignin removal results, it takes a longer reaction time with a higher EFB ratio.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication4th International Seminar on Chemistry
EditorsYuly Kusumawati, Adi Setyo Purnomo
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735441002
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 24 Jun 2021
Event4th International Seminar on Chemistry, ISoC 2021 - Surabaya, Indonesia
Duration: 7 Oct 20208 Oct 2020

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2349
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference4th International Seminar on Chemistry, ISoC 2021
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CitySurabaya
Period7/10/208/10/20

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