VIABILITY OF THE INNER AND OUTER LAYER OF CASSAVA PEEL FOR BIOETHANOL PRODUCTION

Abstract

The potential of the inner and outer layer of cassava peel as a viable source for bioethanol production was determined. The carbohydrates content is one of the major component responsible for the production of the sugar needed for bioethanol production and its content shows the viability of the cassava peel in the production of bioethanol. The inner layer of the cassava peel has a carbohydrate content of 74.82, which is higher than the outer layer with carbohydrate content of 50.76%. The moisture content of the inner and outer part of the peels were 3.70% and 2.17%. This low moisture content of the inner and outer peel would help in preservation of feed stock in the industry. The brix level which measures the glucose content of the inner and outer layer of the cassava peel shows that the glucose content increases with increase acid concentration and time. This high glucose content shows the viability of the inner and outer peel of the cassava as potent source for bioethanol production.