Utilization Of Sugarcane Bagasse Research Articles

Multifunctional superhydrophobic sugarcane bagasse capable of efficiently separating oil-water mixtures and degrading MB

Biodegradable and low-cost superhydrophobic absorption materials are still urgently required for the removal of organic compounds from sewage. In this study, sugarcane bagasse (SCB), an abundant and readily available byproduct from sugarcane industries, was used as substrate to fabricate the superhydrophobic adsorbent through a facile dip-coating technique. Firstly, β-FeOOH particles were in-situ grown on the SCB surface, which was further decorated with SiO2 particles. Next, the modified SCB were coated with benzoxazine based on cardanol and dodecylamine (CD) followed by a thermal curing to obtain a superhydrophobic SCB (PC-D/β-FeOOH@SiO2/SCB) with a water contact angle (WCA) of 154°. PC-D/β-FeOOH@SiO2/SCB not only exhibited excellent oil absorption capacities in the range of 11.8 to 22.6 g/g for various organic solvents and oils, but also could successfully separate immiscible oil-water mixtures and emulsions with a separation efficiency of over 99.1 %. After 30 cycles of use, the absorption capacity of the modified SCB only displayed a slight decrease and its separation efficiencies for immiscible oil-water mixture, water-in-oil and oil-in-water emulsions are all more than 99.2 %, meanwhile, all these repeatedly used SCB still maintained a superhydrophobicity, demonstrating an outstanding reusability. Moreover, the WCA of PC-D/β-FeOOH@SiO2/SCB was still higher than 150o after 48 h of immersion in HCl, NaOH and NaCl solutions, exhibiting a satisfactory chemical stability. Besides, the prepared SCB also possessed a high photocatalytic degradation activity to methylene blue. Therefore, this work not only provides a sustainable and cheap superhydrophobic absorbent for wastewater treatment, but also presents a route for the better utilization of SCB.

Mitigating nitrous oxide emissions from low carbon to nitrogen ratio wastewater treatment: Utilizing sugarcane bagasse fermentation liquid for constructed wetlands

Sugarcane bagasse was recycled to produce fermentation liquid (FL) as a supplementary carbon source that was added to constructed wetlands (CWs) for regulating influent carbon to nitrogen ratio (C/N), and then being applied to investigate nitrogen transformations and greenhouse gas emissions. Results showed that this FL achieved faster NO3−-N removal and lower N2O fluxes than sucrose did, and the lowest N2O flux (67.6 μg m−2h−1) was achieved when FL was added to CWs in a C/N of 3. In contrast, CH4 emissions were higher by the FL addition than by the sucrose addition, although the fluxes under both additions were in a lower range of 0.06–0.17 mg m−2h−1. The utilization of FL also induced significant variations in microbial communities and increased the abundance of denitrification genes. Results showed the application of FL from sugarcane bagasse can be an effective strategy for improving nitrogen removal and mitigating N2O emissions in CWs.

Sustainable biosynthesis of β-carotene utilizing sugarcane bagasse: depiction and biotechnological implications

Sustainable biosynthesis of β-carotene utilizing sugarcane bagasse: depiction and biotechnological implications

UTILIZATION OF BAGASSE WASTE FOR BIO-OIL EXTRACTION FROM SUGARCANE JUICE VENDORS IN BANYUWANGI REGENCY

The disposal of sugarcane bagasse waste, often done through open dumping without further treatment, poses environmental pollution and unpleasant odors. Consequently, the implementation of technology is essential to address this issue, specifically by employing a solid waste recycling technology to produce bio-oil, which holds significant value. Utilizing sugarcane bagasse waste to create bio-oil presents an alternative to minimize aesthetic pollution. This research, sourced from sugarcane bagasse waste obtained from sugarcane beverage vendors in Banyuwangi Regency, explores the conversion of bagasse into bio-oil through the pyrolysis process. Bio-oil is an inorganic compound produced during the pyrolysis process. The aim of this study is to generate bio-oil from underutilized sugarcane bagasse, providing a functional and economically valuable alternative energy source that is both high-quality and environmentally friendly. Additionally, the research aims to determine the concentration and composition of bio-oil resulting from the pyrolysis of sugarcane bagasse. The analysis reveals that the high lignocellulosic content in sugarcane bagasse has the potential to be utilized for bio-oil production.

The Utilization of Sugarcane Bagasse as Turbine Drive Fuel in Steam Power Plant at PG. Kebon Agung

The use of energy by society is increasing and is not matched by the availability of raw materials. Fuel oil and coal are dwindling and even running out. Therefore, to overcome this problem the government issued Presidential Regulation No. 5 of 2006 concerning the National Energy Policy, where the utilization of biofuels is targeted at 2% in 2010 and 5% in 2025. To overcome this, methods are carried out by using renewable fuels and processing residual production materials such as the use of bagasse waste as fuel. Electrical energy sources from PLN and power plants in Indonesia are the main sources of electricity distribution used by consumers (industry). At PG. Kebon Agung has its own 4 steam power plants to meet the electrical energy needs needed to drive production machinery. Utilization of bagasse has the potential as a renewable fuel as a substitute for coal to gain resource and cost efficiency. In this study, the authors attach a cost comparison to the use of bagasse with other fuels, a comparison of the use of electrical energy from PLTU with PLN, and waste treatment to get efficiency and benefits in terms of costs and natural resources. With this research, it is hoped that readers can save resources and increase the efficiency of using biomass fuels.

Utilization of Sugarcane Bagasse (Saccharum officinarum Linn.) as a Carbon Source in Biofloc System of Vaname Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei.

<b>Background and Objective:</b> Vaname shrimp (<i>Litopenaeus vannamei</i>) is one of the main economic commodities in aquaculture in the world. Biofloc is a cultivation technology that effectively improves the growth and health status of vaname shrimp. This research aimed to analyze the use of bagasse as a carbon source in the biofloc system for white shrimp cultivation. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> The shrimp used were 18 g/individual shrimp obtained from the Bone Marine and Fisheries Polytechnic Pond. Sugarcane bagasse processed from sugar factory waste was dried in an oven at 60°C and ground using a flouring machine. The research treatments included biofloc application where sugarcane bagasse played a role as a carbon source (L), biofloc application where wheat flour's role was as a carbon source (T) and control or no biofloc application (K). <b>Results:</b> This research showed that sugarcane bagasse could be used as a carbon source for white shrimp biofloc cultivation where the growth value tended to be the same as wheat flour. Total hemolytic count (THC) and shrimp survival in sugarcane bagasse biofloc were as good as wheat flour biofloc. Sugarcane bagasse biofloc had the same ability as wheat flour biofloc in reducing ammonia levels in the rearing media. Sugarcane bagasse biofloc had the same ability as wheat flour biofloc in reducing ammonia levels in the rearing media. The application of bagasse had no effect on temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen and salinity of the rearing media because this treatment was in the optimal range for the growth of vaname shrimp. <b>Conclusion:</b> Sugarcane bagasse has the potential to be a carbon source in biofloc systems because it could improve growth, health status, survival and water quality.

Experimental and finite element modeling of solar concentrators in the sugarcane bagasse drying process

Reducing the environmental impact of residues generated by the Brazilian agroindustry can be achieved through the utilization of sugarcane bagasse, a biomass resource widely employed. However, this biomass's high moisture content results in low energy production efficiency. The conversion of sunlight into thermal energy using Concentrated Solar Energy (CSE) has emerged as an efficient alternative for the sugarcane bagasse drying process. In this study, we propose to experimentally evaluate and numerically simulate, employing the Finite Element Method (FEM) and the ABAQUS software, a solar concentrator receiver utilized in the drying process. The methodology employed comprises two modeling phases: an experimental phase, wherein two solar concentrators were constructed within a metallic structure, each with distinct surface areas and a panel of adjustable flat mirrors designed to focus solar radiation on a central point—the reactor. Experiments were conducted involving water, sugarcane bagasse, and reactor characterization. Subsequently, a numerical modeling phase was carried out, analyzing two scenarios: a stationary one and a transient one accounting for temperature variations over time. FEM simulations were conducted using the ABAQUS program. The results obtained from the experiments underscore the significance of radiation reaching the reactor as the primary factor in achieving the required efficiency for drying sugarcane bagasse. This finding was corroborated by the numerical simulations, which considered thermal gradients and thermal stress.

Developing an interior cladding fiberboard by utilizing sugarcane bagasse as a local agro-waste in Egypt

The conception of materials with fewer carbon dioxide emissions, using natural fibers, and recycling resources, is of increasing relevance to the world today to combat climatic change and pollution. This is a significant step toward reducing the environmental effect of building materials and addressing a multitude of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in a direct or indirect way. This research investigates using sugarcane bagasse (SCB) as a local green base material in Egypt for creating composite fiberboard that can be used in a multitude of architectural applications as an interior cladding board and was found to have thermal insulation qualities, achieving a dual aim of aesthetically pleasing interiors, in addition to a step towards thermal comfort, thus, enhancing human well-being. At the same time, this will cut down on energy use and carbon emissions. Finally, creating a partially green cladding particleboard will decrease the environmental impact two-fold, utilizing abundant agro-waste and hence, eliminating its disposal hazards, and simultaneously decreasing the environmental impact of construction material in its life cycle. Relevant mechanical and physical properties of the developed board were experimentally tested to investigate and characterize its material, hence, validate its potential operability.

Integrated biorefinery of Mucor circinelloides biomass and sugarcane bagasse for application of high-value biopolymers

The replacement of expensive components in microbial growth media with pretreated lignocellulosic waste component to increase the product spectrum and add value to the bioproducts has been encouraged to achieve sustainable and feasible utilization of waste biomass as per the biorefinery approach. This study demonstrates an integrated biorefinery approach towards utilization of sugarcane bagasse and biomass of Mucor circinelloides ZSKP. A maximum reducing sugar recovery of 80.67 g/l was achieved after combining pretreatment with saccharification. A low temperature, glycerol, and ammonium phosphate pretreatment method was established, where glycerol pretreatment conditions were reduced from 250 to 150 °C and from 120 to 45 min. The ammonium phosphate-containing hydrolysate yielded 12.89 g/l of fungal biomass after fermentation to add to 20.8 g lignin from the delignification step. The biomass production was further improved to 17.69 g/l after supplementation with corn steep solids and mineral salts. The fermentation process also yielded 2.36 g/l chitosan and 4.9 g/l of lipids after extraction from the oleaginous fungus. The lignin infused glycerol plasticized chitosan biocomposite plastic had a 100% improvement in thermogravimetric properties with almost 50% more energy needed to increase the temperature of the material when compared to glycerol only plasticized biocomposite. The fungal chitosan showed antimicrobial properties and was effective as a preservative spray for fresh tomatoes and apples extending their shelf life to at least 14 and 18 days, respectively. This study therefore demonstrated that a novel two-step pretreatment process could be environmentally beneficial and yielded multiple products for biotechnological applications.

Experimental study on partial replacement of cement in concrete by sugarcane bagasse ash

The exploratory review aims to research the utilization of sugar bagasse concrete as a partial replacement for conventional concrete to enhance the strength and durability of cement. An experimental study investigates the impact of sugar bagasse concrete on strength. According to the study, the application of sugarcane bagasse ash as a substitute material for cement yielded promising results due to its chemical composition, fineness, and well-controlled incineration process. Although many forms of ash do not exhibit hydraulic or pozzolanic reactivity, they can still be used as inert materials in civil construction. Tests including the slump cone test, compressive test, and tensile strength were conducted on concrete incorporating sugarcane bagasse ash as a cement substitute. The findings indicated that the sugarcane bagasse ash sample possessed physical qualities similar to those of cement. Hence, sugarcane bagasse debris can be used as a partial substitute for cement in concrete. The aim of this initiative is to replace cement with sugar bagasse ash at varying percentages. After a curing period of 7 to 28 days, the strength characteristics will be compared with those of traditional concrete, utilizing the concrete grade in this work. Utilizing sugarcane bagasse instead of regular concrete is expected to reduce costs.

Sustainable coproduction of xylooligosaccharide, single-cell protein and lignin-adsorbent through whole components’ utilization of sugarcane bagasse with high solid loading

Free-waste biorefining of lignocellulosic biomass is environmentally friendly and accelerates the achievement of carbon neutrality. Here, we developed a sequential process of biorefining using a high solid loading of sugarcane bagasse (SB) as feedstock to coproduce xylooligosaccharide, glucose and xylose for the first time, including a three-step chemical pretreatment with a combination of diluted potassium hydroxide and phosphoric acid, followed by hydrolysis with recombinant endo-xylanase from Pichia pastoris and cellulase and xylanase from Penicillium oxalicum. The novel process achieved a maximum xylooligosaccharide yield of 5.59 g/100 g SB, comprising 77.1 % xylobiose, 18.5 % xylotriose and 4.4 % xylotetraose, a glucose yield of 32.96 g/100 g SB and a xylose yield of 7.68 g/100 g SB. The obtained glucose and xylose were used for the cultivation of Candida utilis, resulting in 13.20 g single-cell protein/100 g SB, 56.5 % of which was crude protein. Lignin residues were precipitated from the generated waste liquids by adjusting the pH, with a recovery extent of 94.15 %, used as lignin-adsorbent. The lignin-adsorbent could efficiently adsorb the dyes Acid Black 1, Direct Orange S and Procion Red MX-5B, with decolorization extents of 92.33 %, 93.00 % and 65.46 %, respectively. The final supernatant rich in phosphorus and potassium could be used as the feedstock of liquid fertilizer to nourish plants. This explored strategy provides an alternative option to utilize all components from SB that is eco-friendly.

Developing Microbial Co-Culture System for Enhanced Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) Production Using Acid Pretreated Lignocellulosic Biomass.

In the growing polymer industry, the interest of researchers is captivated by bioplastics production with biodegradable and biocompatible properties. This study examines the polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) production performance of individual Lysinibacillus sp. RGS and Ralstonia eutropha ATCC 17699 and their co-culture by utilizing sugarcane bagasse (SCB) hydrolysates. Initially, acidic (H2SO4) and acidified sodium chlorite pretreatment was employed for the hydrolysis of SCB. The effects of chemical pretreatment on the SCB biomass assembly and its chemical constituents were studied by employing numerous analytical methods. Acidic pretreatment under optimal conditions showed effective delignification (60%) of the SCB biomass, leading to a maximum hydrolysis yield of 74.9 ± 1.65% and a saccharification yield of 569.0 ± 5.65 mg/g of SCB after enzymatic hydrolysis. The resulting SCB enzymatic hydrolysates were harnessed for PHA synthesis using individual microbial culture and their defined co-culture. Co-culture strategy was found to be effective in sugar assimilation, bacterial growth, and PHA production kinetic parameters relative to the individual strains. Furthermore, the effects of increasing acid pretreated SCB hydrolysates (20, 30, and 40 g/L) on cell density and PHA synthesis were studied. The effects of different cost-effective nutrient supplements and volatile fatty acids (VFAs) with acid pretreated SCB hydrolysates on cell growth and PHA production were studied. By employing optimal conditions and supplementation of corn steep liquor (CSL) and spent coffee waste extracted oil (SCGO), the co-culture produced maximum cell growth (DCW: 11.68 and 11.0 g/L), PHA accumulation (76% and 76%), and PHA titer (8.87 and 8.36 g/L), respectively. The findings collectively suggest that the development of a microbial co-culture strategy is a promising route for the efficient production of high-value bioplastics using different agricultural waste biomass.

Utilization of Sugarcane Bagasse as a Substrate for Lipid Production by Aurantiochytrium sp.

Thraustochytrid, Aurantiochytrium sp., produces various lipids such as polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids, carotenoids, and other hydrocarbons, which are useful in the fields of health foods, cosmetics, fine chemicals, and biofuels. Lignocellulosic biomass, which is abundant and cheap, is a promising feedstock for producing cheaper bulk and high-value-added products using Aurantiochytrium sp. However, the steam explosion of lignocellulosic biomass for efficient enzymatic saccharification generates substances that inhibit the growth of microorganisms. In this study, the inhibitory activities of these by-products on the growth and lipid production of Aurantiochytrium sp. were investigated. Aurantiochytrium sp. was found to be highly sensitive to furfural and vanillin and moderately sensitive to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and syringaldehyde. Washing steam-exploded bagasse with water, followed by activated charcoal treatment, significantly reduced furfural, which was a major inhibitory component in the saccharified solution.

Utilization of sugarcane bagasse for enhancement production of fibrinolytic enzyme using statistical approach

The purpose of this investigation was to produce fibrinolytic enzyme by utilizing sugarcane bagasse as low cost substrate through solid state fermentation in an effective way. The potential producer of microorganism, Alcaligenes aquatilis PJS_1 was isolated and identified from slaughter house soil samples. In small scale level, higher production of microbial fibrinolytic enzyme was observed when the conditions provided like Glucose for carbon, Casein for nitrogen and (NH 4 ) 2 SO 4 for mineral sources when maintained at 60 h with 100% moisture. The sugarcane bagasse medium with glucose and casein was found to have optimum production when incubated for 60 h at 35°C. The culture conditions were optimized to improve the production of fibrinolytic enzyme (3832 U ml −1 ) from Alcaligenes aquatilis PJS_1 through statistical approach. Blood clotting assay was performed to determine its anticoagulant property. The fibrinolytic property of the synthesised enzyme was confirmed when it dissolved blood clot sample effectively. Thus, the enzyme it could be used in medicine to produce as a thrombolytic agent.

Blending Lime with Sugarcane Bagasse Ash for Stabilizing Expansive Clay Soils in Subgrade

Expansive soils constitute one of the most frequently encountered and challenging soils to geotechnical engineers. This study assessed the possibility of utilizing sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) by partially replacing slaked lime to stabilize expansive clay soils. The soil samples were picked from Muduuma area, Mpigi district, Central Uganda. Experimental tests of linear shrinkage (LS), plasticity index (PI), and California Bearing Ratio (CBR) were conducted on both unstabilized soil and SCBA-lime treated samples. The SCBA-lime mixture was prepared by partially replacing 5% lime with SCBA at 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10% by weight. Hence, SCBA was used in proportions of 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, and 0.5% by dry weight of the soil. The addition of lime greatly lowered the PI and LS, which later increased with the addition of the SCBA. The maximum dry density was generally lowered with the addition of lime and SCBA, from 1.87 g/cm3 to 1.58%. The CBR increased with SCBA-lime addition from 12% for unstabilized soil up to 48% at 6% SCBA replacement. The optimum lime replacement was established as 6% SCBA lime replacement based on CBR criteria. At the 6% optimum, the optimum moisture content (OMC) was 1.7 Mg/m3, LS was 10%, and PI was 20%. This study demonstrated the potentiality of SCBA as a novel construction material, specifically by partially reducing the usage of the unsustainable, non-environmentally friendly lime. It is also expected to enable using currently unsuitable clays from the region.

Sustainable approach of using sugarcane bagasse ash in cement-based composites: A systematic review

Cement-based composites (CBCs) are the widely used construction materials, and cement is their main ingredient. The production of cement consumes a considerable amount of energy, releases a substantial quantity of CO2 to the environment, and causes depletion of natural resources. Thus, utilizing sugarcane bagasse ash (SBA) in CBCs in place of cement might be a sustainable approach. In this review, two approaches have been adopted, namely, scientometric analysis and a thorough manual review of the use of SBA in CBCs. A scientometric analysis can deal with huge bibliometric data without complications. This study retrieved journal articles and review articles on SBA utilization in CBCs available at the Scopus database from 2007 to 2021 and performed a scientometric analysis using a suitable software tool. The aim of the scientometric analysis was to ascertain the current state of research and to identify relevant publication fields, sources with the most publications, the most frequently used keywords, the most cited articles and authors, and the countries that have made the greatest contribution to the field of SBA utilization in CBCs. Additionally, the influence of SBA on the fresh and hardened properties as well as durability properties of CBCs are comprehensively discussed. It was found that the top publication source is construction and building materials with 36 publications, the author with most publications is Bahurudeen A with 14 articles, and the country having the highest contribution in the relevant field is India with 110 publications. Furthermore, the addition of SBA in CBCs as cement replacement was found to be beneficial in terms of sustainability aspects and performance of composites. This study also highlighted the limitations associated with SBA utilization in CBCs and reported recommendations for future studies.

Production of multienzyme by Bacillus aestuarii UE25 using ionic liquid pretreated sugarcane bagasse.

The utilization of sugarcane bagasse (SB) in fermentation requires pretreatment processes to render fermentable components available to microorganisms. Pretreatment by using ionic liquids (ILs) is considered promising but the high cost is an impediment in its adoption, therefore, a mixture of IL pretreated and untreated SB was utilized to obtain bacterial multienzyme under solid-state fermentation (SSF). Bacillus aestuarii UE25, a thermophilic strain was utilized for that purpose. Fermentation conditions were optimized by adopting a central composite design. The model showed a good correlation between the predicted and the experimental values for amylase, xylanase, endoglucanase, and β-glucosidase. Volumetric and specific productivity of xylanase (4580 IU ml-1 h-1 , 244.25 IU mg-1 substrate, and 50 IU mg-1 protein) were higher than the other enzymes. Changes in lignin content and reduced cellulose crystallinity due to IL pretreatment, followed by fermentation, were visualized by scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and Nuclear magnetic resonance. The strategy adopted by utilizing a mixture of IL pretreated and untreated SB under SSF proved promising to obtain high titers of different enzymes simultaneously. Since the bacterial strain used is thermophilic, therefore, the multienzyme can find its application in commercial processes which are carried out at high temperatures.

Chemical Kinetics Modeling on Bio-Oil Production from Pyrolysis of Sugarcane Bagasse

Biomass is a source of alternative energy that is environmentally friendly and very promising as one of the sources of renewable energy at present. The best candidate for the biomass waste for pyrolysis raw material is sugarcane bagasse. The sugarcane bagasse is a fibrous residue that is produced after crushing sugarcane for its extraction. Sugarcane bagasse is very potential to produce bio-oil through a pyrolysis process. The advantage of utilizing sugarcane bagasse is to reduce the amount of waste volume. Pyrolysis is a simple thermochemical conversion that transforms biomass with the near absence of absence of oxygen to produce fuel. Experiments were carried out on the fixed bed reactor. The analysis was carried out over a temperature range of 300-500 °C under atmospheric conditions. Products that are usually obtained from the pyrolysis process are bio-oil, char, and gas. Product analysis was performed using Gas Chromatography (GC) and Mass Spectrometry (MS) analysis. This research is aimed to study the kinetics of the sugarcane bagasse pyrolysis process to produce bio-oil. Three different models were proposed for the kinetic study and it was found that model III gave the best prediction on the calculation of pyrolysis process. From the calculation results, kinetic parameters which include activation energy (Ea) and the k factor (A) at a temperature of 300 °C is 2.4730 kJ/mol and 0.000335 s-1, at a temperature of 400 °C is 3, 2718 kJ/mol and 0.000563 s-1, and at a temperature of 500 °C is 4.8942 kJ/mol and 0.0009 s-1.

The utilization of sugarcane bagasse, cassava peels and corn husks in handmade paper production

High demands for trees as the raw material of paper can disrupt the stability of the environment. It is necessary to find alternatives from other materials which are more environmentally friendly. This study aims to determine the quality of paper made from combining sugarcane bagasse with cassava peels or with corn husks using PVAc or tapioca starch adhesives. A completely randomized 2 x 2 factorial design with five times replication was used. The parameters tested were the tensile and tear resistance of the paper using a micrometer and a universal testing machine. A sensory analysis from panelists was also conducted. The combination of J1P1 produced a paper with the highest tensile strength (11.30 MPa) and the highest tear strength (1.82 MPa). The combination of J2P2 produced a paper with the lowest tensile strength (10.35 MPa) and the lowest tear strength (1.62 MPa). Variance analysis showed that the type of adhesive used showed a significant result on both tensile and tear resistance but material choices and interaction between materials and adhesive choices was not significantly different from the result on both tensile and tear resistance. Sensory testing shows that the combination of J1P1 was preferred the most. It can be concluded that the combination of J1P1 appeared to be the best combination.Keywords: Handmade paper, sugarcane bagasse, cassava peels, corn husk, PVAc tapioca starch, adhesive

Utilization of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash from Power Co-generation Boilers as a Supplementary Cementitious Material

Concrete has been the world’s most consumed construction material, with over 10 billion tons of concrete annually. This is mainly due to its excellent mechanical and durability properties plus high mouldability. However, one of its major constituents; Ordinary Portland Cement is reported to be expensive and unaffordable by most low-income earners. Its production contributes about 5%–8% of global CO2 greenhouse emissions. This is most likely to increase exponentially with the demand of Ordinary Portland Cement estimated to rise by 200%, reaching 6000 million tons/year by 2050. Therefore, different countries are aiming at finding alternative sustainable construction materials that are more affordable and offer greener options reducing reliance on non-renewable sources. Therefore, this study aimed at assessing the possibility of utilizing sugarcane bagasse ash from co-generation in sugar factories as supplementary material in concrete. Physical and chemical properties of this sugarcane bagasse ash were obtained plus physical and mechanical properties of fresh and hardened concrete made with partial replacement of Ordinary Portland Cement. Cost-benefit analysis of concrete was also assessed. The study was carried using 63 concrete cubes of size 150cm3 with water absorption studied as per BS 1881-122; slump test to BS 1881-102; and compressive strength and density of concrete according to BS 1881-116. The cement binder was replaced with sugarcane bagasse ash 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% and 30% by proportion of weight. Results showed the bulk density of sugarcane bagasse ash at 474.33kg/m3, the specific gravity of 1.81, and 65% of bagasse ash has a particle size of less than 0.28mm. Chemically, sugarcane bagasse ash contained SiO2, Fe2O3, and Al2O3 at 63.59%, 3.39%, and 5.66% respectively. A 10% replacement of cement gave optimum compressive strength of 26.17MPa. This 10% replacement demonstrated a cost saving of 5.65% compared with conventional concrete.