Innovation of Palm Biomass-Based Supercapacitors to Drive Clean Energy
- STIC CEGIR
- Oct 11
- 1 min read
The utilization of empty fruit bunches (EFB) from palm oil as an eco-friendly carbon material for supercapacitor devices is seen as having great potential to support Indonesia’s national clean energy transition. Prof. Yusuf Nur Wijayanto, Head of BRIN’s Center for Electronics Research, emphasized that this research is crutial for strengthening the net-zero agenda through next-generation energy storage technologies. Speaking at the SISTEM #5 webinar, experts highlighted microstructure engineering strategies to improve supercapacitor performance while promoting research dissemination and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
BRIN researcher Prof. Rike Yudianti explained that EFB can be processed into porous carbon graphite, nanocellulose, and nano-silica, which are key materials for developing high-perfomance supercapacitors capable of lasting thousands of cycles. She aims to produce supercapacitors with battery-level performance but more environmentally friendly. Meanwhile, Prof. Markus Diantoro from Universitas Negeri Malang added that microstructure modifications can enhance capacity and efficiency, opening the way for supercapacitors with greater energy storage potential. This innovation demonstrates that palm biomass can serve as a vital driver for building a sustainable energy system in Indonesia.
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