Glucose Synthesis from Imperata Cylindrica by Acid Hydrolysis Process

Muhammad Ashfal Ashfiya (1), Ahmad Rizky Safrudin (2), Ni Ketut Sari (3), Rachmad Ramadhan Yogaswara (4)
(1) Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur, 60294 Surabaya, Indonesia
(2) Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur, 60294 Surabaya, Indonesia
(3) Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur, 60294 Surabaya, Indonesia
(4) Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur, 60294 Surabaya, Indonesia
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Muhammad Ashfal Ashfiya, Ahmad Rizky Safrudin, Ni Ketut Sari, & Rachmad Ramadhan Yogaswara. (2025). Glucose Synthesis from Imperata Cylindrica by Acid Hydrolysis Process. AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment), 9(2), 455–459. https://doi.org/10.29165/ajarcde.v9i2.752

Imperata cylindrica, commonly known as alang-alang, is a fast-growing, abundant, and underutilised grass often considered a weed. However, its high cellulose content makes it a promising lignocellulosic biomass for renewable glucose production. This study explores the synthesis of glucose from Imperata cylindrica through acid hydrolysis, with the aim of utilizing this low-cost biomass as a sustainable raw material for bio-based products. The hydrolysis process was investigated using two main variables: hydrolysis time (1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, and 3 hours) and acid concentration (1%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5%, and 3%). The resulting hydrolysates containing glucose were analyzed using a refractometer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, and further optimized using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). The highest glucose content obtained by refractometer was 6.5%, while RSM predicted a maximum of 6.49%, and UV-Vis analysis showed 6.34%. All optimal results were achieved under the condition of 2.5 hours of hydrolysis time and a 3% acid concentration. These findings highlight the potential of Imperata cylindrica as a viable and sustainable feedstock for glucose production through acid hydrolysis, contributing to the development of alternative bio-resources.


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