Analysis of the differences in the quality of briquettes made from durian peel and young coconut shells as an alternative energy source

Marwanto, Andriana and Mualim, Mualim and Bathari, Rosalia Rina (2026) Analysis of the differences in the quality of briquettes made from durian peel and young coconut shells as an alternative energy source. Jurnal Media Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kesehatan, 36 (1). 359 -370. ISSN 2579-8103

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Abstract

Background: Durian peel and young coconut shells are abundant organic waste in Bengkulu City. Up to 80% of coastal waste consists of coconut shells, while durian peel waste can reach 1.5–2 tons/day during harvest season. Poor management contributes to environmental pollution. Converting this waste into biochar briquettes offers a sustainable solution. Objective: To compare the quality of briquettes from durian peel and young coconut shells based on moisture, ash, fixed carbon, volatile matter, and calorific value. Methods: A quasi-experimental (posttest-only) design was used. Briquettes were produced from durian peel and coconut shell charcoal with 5% tapioca binder (300 g per treatment). Results: Coconut shell briquettes showed better quality, with moisture 3.33%, ash 6.33%, fixed carbon 85.96%, volatile matter 4.38%, and calorific value 5922 cal/g. Durian peel briquettes had moisture 2.38%, ash 11.37%, fixed carbon 81.49%, volatile matter 4.77%, and calorific value 5398 cal/g. Coconut shell briquettes met SNI 1/6235/2000 standards, and all parameters differed significantly (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Coconut shell briquettes are more efficient as a solid fuel, while durian peel briquettes remain potential when combined with other biomass. This study supports the use of organic waste as a renewable energy source and contributes to sustainable environmental management in Indonesia.

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