MIIX Virtua

Cassava peel waste (Manihot utilissima) is abundant in Indonesia and often becomes an environmental problem. This research explores the potential for using cassava peel waste as a Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) substrate to produce electrical energy. MFC is a technology that uses microorganisms to convert organic materials into electrical energy. Utilizing cassava peel waste as an MFC substrate has several advantages. First, it reduces environmental pollution. Cassava peel waste that is not utilized can pollute the environment. MFC can be a solution for processing this waste into useful energy. Second, it can be one of renewable energy sources. MFC produces electrical energy from sustainable organic materials, so it can be a renewable energy source. Third, it increases energy access. MFCs can be used in rural areas that do not have access to the electricity grid, thereby increasing the inclusivity of electrical energy. This research shows that cassava peel waste can produce electrical energy through MFC. Besides, It shows that MFC has the potential to be a solution for processing cassava peel waste and increasing energy access in rural areas. Keywords: Cassava peel waste, Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC), Electrical energy, Inclusivity energy