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Ethanol From Banana Peels Investigatory Project
Ethanol From Banana Peels Investigatory Project
INTRODUCTION
Due to the modernization of our country, there were new things that are
added in the basic necessities of an individual, one of this is fuel. Since fuel
is bought in a high price, some people can’t afford it. To resolve this
problem, we need to find abundant and renewable source of fuel that is
low cost. The project entitled “Ethanol Production from Banana Peelings”
was made to help solve this problem. This project will give us knowledge
on how to make ethanol from banana peelings that is renewable, easy to
make, eco-friendly and can be afforded in a low price.
HYPOTHESIS
Likewise, this study can give all of us knowledge on how to make ethanol
fuel out of banana peelings.
In addition to being a ubiquitous fruit many enjoy, the banana plant has a
long list of amazing qualities for which many wonderful products result.
The sap is used to dye cloth, produce indelible inks and assist with the
production of antibacterial soap and gel. The superior strength of the fibers
has a long list of applications in the textile fabrics and the paper pulp
industries. Unfortunately, the very qualities that contribute to making this a
unique plant also work against its successful use as a biomass fuel.
Banana peels are used for polishing silverware, leather shoes, and the
leaves of house plants. Researchers found that minced banana peel could
quickly remove lead and copper from river water as well as, or better than,
many other materials. A purification apparatus made of banana peels can
be used up to eleven times without losing its metal-binding properties. The
banana peels are very attractive as water purifiers because of their low
cost and because they don't have to be chemically modified.
CHAPTER 2
METHODOLOGY
Banana Peelings
Hot water
Yeast
Stirring Rod
Beaker
Funnel
Plastic Container with lid
Mortar and Pestle
Filter Paper
Procedure:
The banana peelings were collected after the consumption of its flesh.
These peelings were then finely chopped and macerated. The peelings
together with the yeast were put into the beaker with hot water. The
mixture was slowly stirred using the stirring rod. Then it was transferred to
the plastic container with the lid loosely affixed. This was done so that it
will allow carbon dioxide to escape during the fermentation process without
letting in dirt and bugs. The mixture was set in an area that has a
consistent temperature of 70 degrees. The peelings were left to ferment
for about 2 days.
Then there will be some wastes to be filtered out after fermentation. Bugs
and dirt can sometimes get into the mixture, but mostly dead yeast was
filtered out. The mixture was then transferred to an alcohol lamp and was
lit. This was done to show if there is really alcohol in the product for it to
be called as an ethanol.
CHAPTER 3
Trial Observations
It produced a low-fire flame but after about 17 seconds, the
1 flame died.
It produced a low-fire flame but after about 10 seconds, the
2 flame died.
It produced a low-fire flame but after about 10 seconds, the
3 flame died.
It produced a low-fire flame but after about 8 seconds, the
4 flame died.
It cannot produce fire anymore
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ANALYSIS OF DATA