Valorization of Indonesian Wood Wastes through Pyrolysis: A Review

Agus Haryanto, Wahyu Hidayat, Udin Hasanudin, Dewi Agustina Iryani, Sangdo Kim, Sihyun Lee and Jiho Yoo
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Agus Haryanto: Faculty of Agriculture, University of Lampung, Jl. Sumantri Brojonegoro 1, Bandar Lampung 35145, Indonesia
Wahyu Hidayat: Faculty of Agriculture, University of Lampung, Jl. Sumantri Brojonegoro 1, Bandar Lampung 35145, Indonesia
Udin Hasanudin: Faculty of Agriculture, University of Lampung, Jl. Sumantri Brojonegoro 1, Bandar Lampung 35145, Indonesia
Dewi Agustina Iryani: Faculty of Engineering, University of Lampung, Jl. Sumantri Brojonegoro 1, Bandar Lampung 35145, Indonesia
Sangdo Kim: Climate Change Research Division, Korean Institute of Energy Research, Daejon 34129, Korea
Sihyun Lee: Climate Change Research Division, Korean Institute of Energy Research, Daejon 34129, Korea
Jiho Yoo: Climate Change Research Division, Korean Institute of Energy Research, Daejon 34129, Korea

Energies, 2021, vol. 14, issue 5, 1-25

Abstract: The wood processing industry produces a significant amount of wood waste. Biomass valorization through pyrolysis has the potential to increase the added value of wood wastes. Pyrolysis is an important thermochemical process that can produce solid, liquid, and gas products. This paper aims to review the pyrolysis of wood wastes from Indonesia, including teak wood ( Tectona grandis ), meranti ( Shorea sp.), sengon ( Paraserianthes falcataria (L) Nielsen), and rubberwood ( Hevea brasiliensis ). The review is based on an in-depth study of reliable literatures, statistical data from government agencies, and direct field observations. The results showed that pyrolysis could be a suitable process to increase the added value of wood waste. Currently, slow pyrolysis is the most feasible for Indonesia, with the main product of charcoal. The efficiency of the slow pyrolysis process can be increased by harvesting also liquid and gaseous products. The use of the main product of pyrolysis in the form of charcoal needs to be developed and diversified. Charcoal is not only used for fuel purposes but also as a potential soil improvement agent.

Keywords: biochar; renewable energy; pyrolysis; sengon; meranti; rubberwood; teakwood wood waste; bio-oil (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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