Abstract
Cassava stalk can be converted into sugar-based product by using microorganism. Unfortunately, lignin act as a barrier of optimal bioconversion. Cassava stalk needs pretreatment process for removing this barrier. The effect of lime pretreatment on microstructure of cassava stalk fibers and the growth of Aspergillus niger FNCC 6114 were observed in this research. The cassava stalks were reduced into 0.147- 0.297 mm size and pretreated with 1 % Ca(OH)2. Lime pretreated and unpretreated cassava stalk was used as solid medium for Aspegillus niger FNCC 6114. The effect of pretreatment method on fibers microstructure of cassava stalk was evaluated through SEM micrograph. The growth and metabolism activities of Aspergillus niger FNCC 6114 were monitored through SEM micrograph of media after fermentation. The other parameters examined were changes in glucosamine, reducing sugar levels, and spores’ quantity. Lime pretreatment altered microstructure of cassava stalk fibers. However, cassava stalk without lime pretreatment gave better growth of Aspergillus niger FNCC 6144 based on metabolism activities parameters. Cassava stalks is suitable as media for Aspergillus niger FNCC 6144 through solid state fermentation. For better growth of Aspergillus niger FNCC 6144 fine-sized cassava stalk should not be lime pretreated. The results of this study provide information about the pretreatment of cassava stems which was effective in supporting the growth of Aspergillus niger. Enhancements the utilization of cassava stems by using fungi, for example Aspergillus niger can overcome the accumulation of organic waste that can interfere with environmental sustainability.
Highlights
Cassava stalks are the waste from agroindustry
Easier access of microorganism in the cellulose, hemicelluloses and/or lignin degradation process is the possitive impact of pretreatment in improving the efficiency of bioconversion (Jönsson & Martín, 2016)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of lime pretreatment process on microstructure of cassava stalk fibers and Aspergillus niger FNCC 6114 growth through solid state fermentation
Summary
Cassava stalks are the waste from agroindustry. They contain cellulose,hemicelluloses, and small amount of lignin. Cassava stalks are classified into lignocellulosic material. Cassava stalks’ components can be converted into simple sugars and further into sugar-based products by some appropriate microorganisms. Optimal utilization of cassava stalk requires pretreatment process for enhancing the degree of depolymerization of complex compounds. In the bioconversion process of lignocellulosic biomass, pretreatment is an important step. Easier access of microorganism in the cellulose, hemicelluloses and/or lignin degradation process is the possitive impact of pretreatment in improving the efficiency of bioconversion (Jönsson & Martín, 2016)
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