Sustainable Conversion of Coconut Wastes into Useful Adsorbents

Abstract

Coconut (Cocos nuciferas L.) is one of the most widely planted tree species and known as the most versatile natural product. The great versatility of its parts was widely applied in many domestic, commercial, and industrial uses. Currently, a large amount of coconut processing wastes is generated, becoming an environmental problem. So far, the coconut wastes have been used for fertilizer, building materials, and automotive components or left to decompose on the fields. Thus, the development of high value-added product (i.e., adsorbent) from coconut wastes is essential to solve their disposal problems. Besides, it helps in improving

Processing coconut husk waste to gain profit in Tanjung Pura Subdistrict, Langkat Regency, North Sumatera Province

“…The leaf bones are used to make broomsticks. The shells are used to make charcoal, activated carbon, and charcoal briquettes [8]. Coconut coir itself can be developed into a variety of products, including Cocopeat, Cocobristle, Cocopeat Block, Grow Bag, Cocofibre, Cocosheet, Coir Mulch Mats, Cocorope, Coir Mats, Cocomesh, Coir Blanket, Cocopot, Cocobristle Board, and Cocopeat Brick.…”