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Characteristics of Purified Lignin Obtained from Metroxylon Sagu Palm Fronds, Oil Palm Fronds, Cratoxylum arborescens, and Eucalyptus pellita via Soda-Methylanthraquinone Pulping Evelyn, Evelyn; Utami, Syelvia Putri; Yusnimar, Yusnimar; Fermi, Iwan; Chairul, Chairul; Ohi, Hiroshi
Molekul Vol 20 No 3 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20884/1.jm.2025.20.3.11016

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ABSTRACT. Lignin is a valuable material that can be obtained from the black liquor generated during dissolving pulp production from lignocellulosic materials. Lignin can be used to produce biopolymers, fuels, value-added chemicals, and other functional materials. This study investigates the isolation and characterization of lignin from four lignocellulosic biomass sources i.e. Metroxylon sagu palm fronds (SPF), oil palm fronds (OPF), Cratoxylum arborescens, and Eucalyptus pellita using environmentally friendly soda–methylanthraquinone (soda–MAQ, 160 ºC for 1.5 h) pulping followed by acid precipitation with hydrochloric acid (pH 2.0-2.5). The lignin yield varied among the materials (68.3-88.8%), with E. pellita showing the highest recovery. SEM analysis revealed distinct differences in lignin morphology, where E. pellita lignin exhibited a more condensed and homogeneous structure compared to the more fragmented forms from non-wood biomass. FT-IR spectra confirmed the presence of guaiacyl, syringyl, and hydroxyl phenol units in all samples. EDX analysis supported the natural lignin composition, especially in E. pellita, OPF, and C. arborescens. Among the four sources, lignin from E. pellita demonstrated the greatest potential for value-added applications, followed by C. arborescens and OPF. These findings provide valuable insight into lignin recovery from diverse biomass and its suitability for further bioproduct development. Keywords: Biomass, characterization, dissolving pulp, lignin, soda-methylanthraquinone
Co-Authors , Deviona, , Ahmad Fadli Aisyah Rani Alfarisi, Cory Dian Alhabsy Affif Aman, Azka Amun Amri Andi Muhammad s, Andi Muhammad Annisa Ulhasanah Apriliani, Prapita Aqilla Cahyani Ardiansyah, M. Frendy Armaini, Armaini Arofi, Habib Barata Aditya Prawiranegara Bhaskoro A. Muthohar Chairul Chairul Chairul Chairul, Chairul Darliansyah, Danny Darmiyati, Siti Deby Octavia Deni Afrika Desadria, Renny Desi Heltina Dian Agustin Drastinawati Drastinawati Drastinawati Drastinawati, Drastinawati E, Sutanto E, Yenie Edi Sutanto Edo Prima Arif Edwidya Ocktaviani Armay Eliza, Mutia Emelda, Retta Esti Rahmat Tini Evelyn Evelyn Evelyn EVELYN EVELYN Fadli, Deno Febri Feni Nopriza Fermi, Iwan Fitri Zulva Hasanah Hamsyah Adhari Hasby Herdinasrul Hasibuan, Muhammad Ilham Febrian Mahodum Heliyanti, Sri Heni Sugesti Idral Amri Indrawati . Indriana, Hanifah Intan Fitra Martin, Intan Fitra Irwanda, Juni Isnaini J. N. Rahman Juliani Dafis Kamarullah, Rahmat Khafid Ali Mahdi, Khafid Ali Khairat Khairat, Khairat Khamaluddin Aditya Kiki Despramita Komalasari Komalasari Komalasari Komalasari Komalasari Komalasari M. Iwan Fermi Maria Peratenta Sembiring Mashuri Mashuri Mhd Taufik Kurniawan Misrulina Misrulina Muhammad Amri Muhammad Ismet Muhammad Nur Rahim Sjam muhammad rizky, muhammad Mukhlisoh Arifah Mulyadi . Nurul Azizah Nurwijayanti Ohi, Hiroshi P. Ningendah Pebriansyah Putra Putri, Alivia Hardana Quentena, Novi Rahmadahana, Suci Rahmi Adisti Rahmi, Sri Wahdini Ramadona, Aulia Ratna Dian Armalita Restika Rahayu Reza Andreano D Ricson Rinaldi Riski Adi Mulia Rispiandi, Fadli Rizaldi Saputra Rozzana Sri Irianty Run Bunga Dewi Rusma Yanti S, Muhammad Rizki Sasmitra, Dani Sayyidhani, Muhammad Hisna Sherly Fitri Rahmadhani Silvia Reni Yenti siti rahmah Sri Helianty Sri Herlianty Sukiman Hernanda Surya Romadani SYAIFUL BAHRI Syamsu Herman Syelvia Putri Utami Tasman, Annaya Qamara Taufik Kharnofa Utama, Panca Setia Wahyu Rahmadhan Wisrayetti Wisrayetti Wulandari, Siti Rahmi Indri Yelmida Azis Yulfiana Sultana Yulva Gemy Yusra, Arif Zultiniar Zultiniar