Alkaline Treatment of Filter Paper as Cellulosic Material for Bioethanol Production

Abstract

Fossil energy, derived from the decomposition of buried plants and animals, is a non-renewable and dominant source of energy worldwide. It is primarily used by industries like the automotive sector, which heavily relies on petroleum. However, due to rapid industrialization and urbanization, fossil fuels are expected to be depleted within the next half-century. Alternative sources like bioenergy, biofuel, and bioelectricity are being introduced to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, such as bioethanol, which is widely used today. So, this research aims to explore the efficiency of bioethanol production from second-generation biomass, specifically filter paper, using sodium hydroxide (NaOH) treatment. The study compares the effect of NaOH treatment on glucose liberation rate, total ethanol production, and efficiency of different NaOH concentrations.