Valorization of Palm Kernel Cake as Bioadhesive for Particle Board

Abstract

The palm oil industry is one of the strategic industries in Indonesia. the annual increasing of oil palm production provides negative impact on the environment. This is related to waste of production. There are two types of waste production of crude palm oil, namely solid waste and liquid waste. Palm kernel cake (PKC) is an example of solid waste. PKC processing technology innovation is expected to improve sustainability of crude palm oil production. This study investigated the possible valorization of PKC protein as bioadhesive for particle board application. Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB) was used as the fiber for particle board production. This study indicated the possibility to valorize PKC as bioadhesive.