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Study on Potential Carbon in Pocut Meurah Intan Forest Park, Aceh Province Syakur*, Syakur; Sugianto, Sugianto; Basri, Hairul; Fadhli, Rahmad
Aceh International Journal of Science and Technology Vol 12, No 2 (2023): August 2023
Publisher : Graduate School of Syiah Kuala University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13170/aijst.12.2.31949

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The existence of forest park areas plays an essential role as carbon sequestration can reduce the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Analysis of carbon potential is essential in determining the amount of available carbon potential. This study aims to analyze the carbon potential in the forest park area Pocut Meurah Intan Forest Park. The study used a descriptive method with the sampling technique of the path system. Data analysis and calculation of carbon potential using allometric equations to calculate the total biomass. Spatial analysis using Arc.GIS 10.4 software and the carbon content analysis was carried out using the ashing method. The results showed that the potential carbon stock of Pocut Meurah Intan Forest Park was 640,282 tons. The carbon potential is the carbon stored above the ground in the form of carbon from above-ground biomass (trees, poles, saplings, undergrowth) and organic matter (necromass and litter). The highest carbon potential was found in the secondary dryland forest land cover with a total of 555,204 tons or 167.6 tons ha1 , followed by shrubs of 78,949 tons or 33.3 tons ha -1 , and the lowest potential carbon stock was found in the open field of 303 tons or 2.8 tons ha-1 . The increase in land cover in secondary dryland forests causes increased carbon storage. The low potential for carbon stocks is due to land clearing and a small number of stands, resulting in a decrease in potential carbon stocks.
Functional Group Structure of Bamboo and Pine Wood Biochar Due to Differences in Pyrolysis Temperature Darusman, Darusman; Syakur*, Syakur; Kurniasih, Eka; Puspita, Vera; Zaitun, Zaitun
Aceh International Journal of Science and Technology Vol 11, No 1 (2022): April 2022
Publisher : Graduate School of Syiah Kuala University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13170/aijst.11.1.23437

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The quality of biochar produced through the pyrolysis process depends on the combustion temperature, duration of combustion, and the raw materials used. Biochar is a carbon-rich product resulting from the thermal decomposition of organic matter. Biochar from bamboo and pinewood was produced at 400 and 800 using a closed chamber where the temperature could be set. Biochar is made through carbonization with pyrolysis. This study aimed to find out the functional group characteristics of two types of raw materials, bamboo and pine wood. This research was conducted at the Environmental Soil Physics Laboratory, Universitas Syiah Kuala. Two types of feedstocks, bamboo, and pinewood, were used as sample experiments. The feedstocks were burned inside a closed chamber with no oxygen present. (Thermo scientific thermolyne F4820-33). The temperature was at 400 and 800, and a burning time of four hours. Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR)was used to characterize the functional groups of biochar tested. Our research showed biochar from pinewood burned at a temperature of 400 gave the characteristics of the functional groups OH, CH, and C=O with strong intensity. It indicates that there was decomposition of organic matter into organic compounds taking place.