The Effect of Variations in Raw Materials (Coconut Shells, Rice Husks, Rubber Wood Sawdust) and Adhesive Composition on the Physical Properties of Biomass Briquettes

Authors

  • Tony Siagian Universitas Pembinaan Masyarakat Indonesia
  • Irpansyah Siregar Universitas Amir Hamzah
  • Edisarman Hasibuan Universitas Amir Hamzah
  • Tengku Jukdin Saktisahdan Universitas Asahan
  • Intan Zahar Universitas Asahan
  • Bayu Purnama Universitas Asahan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56862/irajtma.v4i3.358

Keywords:

Biomass briquette, Raw materials, Adhesive composition, Physical properties, Alternative energy.

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of raw material variations and adhesive composition on the physical properties of biomass briquettes. Coconut shells, rice husks, and rubberwood sawdust were used as raw materials at several adhesive ratios. The briquette production process consisted of drying, mixing, molding, and compaction. Density, moisture content, and compressive strength were measured to evaluate product quality. The results show that both raw material type and adhesive composition influence the physical characteristics of briquettes. Coconut-shell briquettes produced the highest density and compressive strength, while rice-husk briquettes exhibited the highest moisture content. These findings indicate that the appropriate selection of raw materials and adhesive composition is essential to improve the quality of biomass briquettes as an environmentally friendly alternative fuel.

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Published

2025-12-29

How to Cite

Siagian, T. ., Siregar, I. ., Hasibuan, E. ., Saktisahdan, T. J. ., Zahar, I. ., & Purnama, B. (2025). The Effect of Variations in Raw Materials (Coconut Shells, Rice Husks, Rubber Wood Sawdust) and Adhesive Composition on the Physical Properties of Biomass Briquettes. IRA Jurnal Teknik Mesin Dan Aplikasinya (IRAJTMA), 4(3), 246–253. https://doi.org/10.56862/irajtma.v4i3.358

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Scientific Article