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Potential of Bioethanol Production a Comparative Study Between Two Rice Varieties Using Enhanced Production Techniques

Gado A A, Nazir M A, Umar A B, Sadik U, Atiku F A², and Mudassir N

Abstract

The increasing demand for sustainable energy sources has driven interest in biomass as a renewable energy resource. Rice straw, an abundant agricultural byproduct, has garnered attention due to its potential for bioenergy production. This study evaluates the potential of bioethanol production from improved rice straw (Faro 44) and local rice variety (Dan Boto) as a bioenergy source, focusing on its chemical composition, crystalline structure, and thermal behaviors. Advanced analytical techniques, including Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), and Thermo-gravimetric Analysis (TGA), were employed to assess the suitability of rice straw agricultural residue for bioenergy applications. The results indicate that the improved rice straw (Faro 44) has promising characteristics for bioenergy production, with a favorable elemental composition, significant crystallinity, and desirable thermal properties. The findings indicates that selective breeding and optimized processing techniques can considerably augment the energy output from Rice Straw, rendering it a more efficient and ecologically sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.

Keywords

BioenergyRice strawFaro 44Dan BotoArgunguBioethanol

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