Abstract

• Biomass is an industry term for getting energy by burning wood, plants and animal waste and other organic matter in nature. In this research, sugarcane bagasse biomass has been used as a raw material for the preparation of different activated carbons. Sugarcane bagasse is a solid residue, consisting of the dry fibrous mass remaining after the juice is extracted, which can cause serious environmental problem if disposed inadequately. The aim of this study was to use the bagasse in the preparation of activated carbons (ACs) followed by pyrolysis at 300°C, 400°C, and 500 °C for 1 h respectively. The sugarcane bagasse biomass was characterized by instrumental analysis such as infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Also, the pH and electrical conductivity (EC) of biomass was determined for physical properties. According to the experimental results, sugarcane bagasse biomass gave good strength results as well as the potential to be used as the source of energy. The results of this study present a simple, economical and environment-friendly method of improving the growth and enhancing the renewable energy in Myanmar.