The Feasibility of Mango

(Mangifera indica L.) Peel as an

Alternative Substrate for Biobutanol Production
Jireh Grace Alaman, Althea Arciaga, Hannah Barcesa, Derek William Jones Jr.
ABSTRACT
This study conducted from February to May 2023 aimed to explore the efficiency of three types of mango peels
(Indian, Hawaiian, and Paco) as alternative substrates for biobutanol production. The samples were obtained from the
City of Vigan and Municipality of Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, with proper consent and adherence to safety protocols. The
findings revealed that all three mango peel variants were efficient substrates for biobutanol production, with Hawaiian
mango peel exhibiting the highest efficiency. The study recommends the use of mango peels from different mango
variants as substrates for fermentation in biobutanol production, emphasizing their abundance and high sugar content.
Additionally, the study highlights the need for further research on other parts of the mango fruit to explore their
potential as substrates for biobutanol production. The findings contribute to the sustainable utilization of waste
materials and suggest mango peels as a viable substitute for materials like paper or leather.

INTRODUCTION METHODOLOGY
Mango processing generates substantial amounts of solid and
Gathering of Materials
liquid waste, with around 30% to 50% of the fruit being discarded.
However, recent research suggests that mango peel, which has
Sorting and Disinfecting Mango Samples
similar sugar and carbohydrate content, can be used as an
alternative source for bio-butanol production. The high levels of
Subjecting Mango Peels to Urea Pretreatment
reducing sugars found in fresh mango peel make it suitable for
butanol production. The aim of this study is to create a cost-
Preparing Fermentation Mixture with Yeast
effective medium using mango peel for Acetone Butanol Ethanol
(ABE) fermentation. This has sparked interest in utilizing
Fermentation of Mango Peels
renewable energy sources and lignocellulosic crops as feedstock for
butanol production, leading to improved air quality and
biodegradability. Separation or Purification/Distillation

RESULTS & DISCUSSIONS CONCLUSION

The level of effectiveness in the production of 1. The fruit peel of
Test for Significant Difference Indian mango, Hawaiin
biobutanol with mango as substrate in terms of:
mango, and Paho mango
are efficient substrates in
COMBUSTIBILITY

HEATING VALUE

3 3
biobutanol production.
2 2
2. There is a significant
difference between the
1 1
efficiency of Indian
0 0
mango, Hawaiin mango,
Indian Mango Hawaiian mango Paho Mango Indian Mango Hawaiian mango Paho Mango

and Paho mango peels as

3 3
substrate for biobutanol
production, in which,
2 2
VISCOSITY

Hawaiin mango is the

TOXICITY

1 1 most efficient.

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Indian Mango Hawaiian mango Paho Mango Indian Mango Hawaiian mango Paho Mango

The table summarizes the results of the tests conducted

LATENT HEAT OF

3
for significant difference among the three experimental
EVAPORATION

LOWEST
set-ups. The null hypothesis (H0) states that there is no
1
2
significant difference between the set-ups. For
MODERATE
combustibility, heating value, and latent heat of
2
1
evaporation, the null hypothesis is rejected, indicating a
HIGHEST significant difference. However, for viscosity and
3
0
Indian Mango Hawaiian mango Paho Mango
toxicity, the null hypothesis is accepted, suggesting no
significant difference between the set-ups. REFERENCES