Development of Charcoal Briquettes Using Textile Residues and Hardwood Waste
Document Type
Paper presentation
School Name
Taytay Senior High School
School Code
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Abstract / Executive Summary
The increasing demand for sustainable and alternative energy sources has encouraged the utilization of biomass waste materials. In Taytay, Rizal, large amounts of textile waste from the garment industry and hardwood waste from wood-processing activities contribute to environmental concerns. This study aimed to develop charcoal briquettes using these waste materials and evaluate their effectiveness as an alternative fuel. The research was conducted in the Taytay Senior High School STEM laboratory, where briquettes were produced using varying proportions of textile and hardwood waste. The samples were evaluated based on ignition time, burning duration, combustion temperature, ash residue, and compressive strength. Results showed that briquettes with higher hardwood content exhibited the most balanced and efficient performance. These briquettes demonstrated faster ignition, stable burning, higher heat output, greater compressive strength, and lower ash production. Textile waste improved ignition properties; however, higher proportions increased ash residue and reduced overall combustion efficiency. The findings indicate that combining textile and hardwood waste is an effective approach in producing sustainable charcoal briquettes suitable for household use. This study highlights the potential of waste-to-energy practices in reducing environmental waste while providing an eco-friendly and efficient alternative fuel source.
Keywords:
alternative fuel; charcoal; charcoal briquettes; hardwood waste; textile residue
Development of Charcoal Briquettes Using Textile Residues and Hardwood Waste
The increasing demand for sustainable and alternative energy sources has encouraged the utilization of biomass waste materials. In Taytay, Rizal, large amounts of textile waste from the garment industry and hardwood waste from wood-processing activities contribute to environmental concerns. This study aimed to develop charcoal briquettes using these waste materials and evaluate their effectiveness as an alternative fuel. The research was conducted in the Taytay Senior High School STEM laboratory, where briquettes were produced using varying proportions of textile and hardwood waste. The samples were evaluated based on ignition time, burning duration, combustion temperature, ash residue, and compressive strength. Results showed that briquettes with higher hardwood content exhibited the most balanced and efficient performance. These briquettes demonstrated faster ignition, stable burning, higher heat output, greater compressive strength, and lower ash production. Textile waste improved ignition properties; however, higher proportions increased ash residue and reduced overall combustion efficiency. The findings indicate that combining textile and hardwood waste is an effective approach in producing sustainable charcoal briquettes suitable for household use. This study highlights the potential of waste-to-energy practices in reducing environmental waste while providing an eco-friendly and efficient alternative fuel source.
