BIOCHAR FROM DURIAN SHELLS: A NEW APPLICATION  IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT

Trần Thị Bích Quyên; Vương Minh Kiệt; Lê Thị Vân Anh; Ngô Nguyễn Trà My; Trần Minh Khang; Bùi Lê Anh Tuấn; Lương Huỳnh Vủ Thanh; Huỳnh Tấn Thành

doi:10.34238/tnu-jst.11908

BIOCHAR FROM DURIAN SHELLS: A NEW APPLICATION IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT

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Received: 16/01/25 Revised: 25/03/25 Published: 26/03/25

Authors

1. Tran Thi Bich Quyen, College of Engineering - Can Tho University
2. Vuong Minh Kiet, College of Engineering - Can Tho University
3. Le Thi Van Anh, College of Engineering - Can Tho University
4. Ngo Nguyen Tra My, 1) College of Engineering - Can Tho University, 2) Vinh Long University of Technology Education
5. Tran Minh Khang, College of Engineering - Can Tho University
6. Bui Le Anh Tuan, College of Engineering - Can Tho University
7. Luong Huynh Vu Thanh, College of Engineering - Can Tho University
8. Huynh Tan Thanh , School of Engineering & Technology - Tra Vinh University

Abstract

This study aimed to repurpose durian shells into biochar for sustainable fertilizer production, addressing agricultural waste management while promoting plant growth. The biochar was prepared through anaerobic pyrolysis, with varying modification durations to identify the optimal sample. Experiments on water spinach and green mustard demonstrated that the fertilizer significantly enhanced plant growth. Characterization using FTIR, SEM, and EDX confirmed the material's morphology and composition. The optimal ratio (70% biochar, 15% chitosan nanoparticle solution, 15% shallot juice) contains nutritional elements of C, O, P, K, N, and Mg that effectively support plant growth comparable to urea fertilizer, achieving a height of 9.5 cm after 14 days on scallion plants while maintaining low moisture content (1.11%). Thus, the combination of biochar and nutrients significantly boosts plant tolerance and growth. This study suggests that generating organic fertilizer from durian shells offers an effective solution to manage agricultural waste while enhancing the economic value of this type of organic biomass.

Keywords

Biochar; Durian shells; Organic fertilizer; Purple union; Anaerobic pyrolysis

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.34238/tnu-jst.11908

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