Production and Characterization of Briquettes from Coconut Shell (cocos Nucifera)
Student: AISHA MUSA (Project, 2025)
Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry
Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State
Abstract
This study investigated the production of briquettes from coconut shell, a readily available and renewable biomass resource. The physical and chemical properties of the briquettes were analyzed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The SEM analysis revealed the presence of carbon, nitrogen, sodium, potassium, magnesium, and aluminum in the briquettes, with carbon being the most abundant element. The FTIR analysis showed that carbonation introduced additional hydroxyl groups and enhanced certain chemical functionalities, making the briquettes a promising alternative energy source. The calorific value of the briquettes was found to be 34.60 MJ/kg, indicating their potential as a viable energy source. The study demonstrates the potential of coconut shell briquettes as a renewable and sustainable energy source.
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- Ekiti State University 58
- Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 882
- Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State 100
- Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo. (affl To Ekiti State Univ) 2
- Enugu State Polytechnic, Iwollo, Enugu State 4
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State 29
- Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi State 2
- FCT COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ZUBA ,( AFFILIATED TO ABU, ZARIA), FCT-ABUJA 5
- Federal College of Agricultural Produce Tech, Hotoro Gra Ext, Kano, Kano State 2
- Federal College of Educ. (Special), Oyo, Oyo State (Aff To Uni. Ibadan) 10