Valorization of corn cob waste for furfural production: A circular economy approach

Dita Ariyanti; Dino Rimantho; Mario Leonardus; Tretya Ardyani; Lisnawati; Sri Fiviyanti; Wirya Sarwana; Yulizah Hanifah; Egi Agustian; Yenny Meliana; Ninik Triayu Susparini; Muhammad Hamzah Fansuri; Okri Asfino Putra; Sabar Simanungkalit

doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2025.107665

Valorization of corn cob waste for furfural production: A circular economy approach

Dita Ariyanti^*
, Dino Rimantho
, Mario Leonardus
, Tretya Ardyani
, Lisnawati
, Sri Fiviyanti
, Wirya Sarwana
, Yulizah Hanifah
, Egi Agustian
, Yenny Meliana
, Ninik Triayu Susparini
, Muhammad Hamzah Fansuri
, Okri Asfino Putra
, Sabar Simanungkalit

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The depletion of fossil fuel reserves and escalating environmental issues necessitate a shift to renewable energy. Agricultural residues like corn cobs offer a sustainable and cost-effective alternative. This study introduces an innovative one-pot hydrothermal process for converting corn cob biomass into furfural, a versatile platform chemical. Utilizing dimethyl carbonate (DMC) as a green solvent, the process achieves an exceptional furfural yield of 93.26 % at 120 °C within 2 h, significantly surpassing conventional methods. This approach aligns with circular economy principles by transforming agricultural waste into valuable chemicals while minimizing environmental impact. The method's scalability and alignment with Indonesia's National Energy Policy highlight its industrial potential. The findings underscore advancements in green chemistry and offer a practical pathway for sustainable industrial applications.

Original language	English
Article number	107665
Journal	Biomass and Bioenergy
Volume	194
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2025.107665
State	Published - Mar 2025
Externally published	Yes

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Keywords

Bio-based chemicals
Green chemistry
Hydrothermal process
Renewable energy
Sustainability

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Forestry
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Agronomy and Crop Science
Waste Management and Disposal

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Ariyanti, D., Rimantho, D., Leonardus, M., Ardyani, T., Lisnawati, Fiviyanti, S., Sarwana, W., Hanifah, Y., Agustian, E., Meliana, Y., Susparini, N. T., Fansuri, M. H., Putra, O. A., & Simanungkalit, S. (2025). Valorization of corn cob waste for furfural production: A circular economy approach. Biomass and Bioenergy, 194, Article 107665. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2025.107665

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