Quality Analysis of Coconut Bricket (Cocos Nucifera L) with Used Paper Adhesive

Abstract

Briquette is a solid fuel derived from biomass can be used as an alternative energy source. Mixing paper with coconut fiber can be used as an alternative fuel for briquettes. The purposes of this study was to determine the quality of coconut coir briquettes with paper adhesives based on physical and chemical properties, to determine the resistance of waste paper to alternative adhesives in making briquettes, to determine the concentration of a mixture of coconut coir and adhesives to produce good briquettes. The research method used in this research is experimental research in the laboratory. This research used coconut fiber as raw material for making briquettes and waste paper as raw material for adhesives in riquettes. In this study, the experimental comparison between coconut fiber and the adhesive used included 20%:80%, 25%:75%, 30%:70%. The parameters observed were calorific value, moisture content, ash content, compressive strength, density, starter index, and flame test. The calorific value at a ratio of 20%:80% has met the standardized test of 6696.40 cal/gram. index, the flame test met the established Indonesian national standard (SNI), while the water content, ash content, compressive strength and density did not meet the briquette test standards.