Production of Bioethanol from the Sap of Butuhan (Musa balbisiana) Trunk

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Bioethanol or ethanol is a fuel used as a substitute for petrol in road transportation vehicles. It is produced by what you call "sugar fermentation process”. It can help vehicle owners find an environmentally friendly way of fueling their engines. This project will help in resolving out the nation's problem in cleanliness. It means, not just helping the people, but Mother Nature herself. It can also help banana tree farmers. It will also be a lot of help to the people who are in a budget, especially nowadays where the price of vehicle gas keeps getting higher; they will save more money for other needs than putting them all on gas expenses.

METHODS

Three liters (3L) of crude extract of butuhan trunk were obtained and divided into two separate containers. in each container, 250 grams of yeast and 500 grams sugar were added. The setups were labeled Set up A and Set up B. Set up A was fermented for 30 days while Set up B was fermented for 60 days. Each mixture in both setups underwent gas chromatography to determine their alcohol content.

RESULTS

Results reveal that the fermented material in Set A yielded1.43 percent volume of solute per volume of solvent. on the other hand, the fermented material in Set B yielded 0.273 percent volume of solute per volume of solvent.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the results of the study, there is a greater percentage of alcohol produced in the mixture fermented for 30 days compared to the mixture fermented for 60 days. Their difference of alcohol content is 1.157 percent.