About RCBV

Profile RCBV

Instalasi Reaktor Indonesia, an agrarian country abundant in natural resources, relies heavily on the agricultural sectors, mainly from farming and plantations. The expansion of agricultural activities in Indonesia has led to a proportional increase in agricultural waste (Sutini et al., 2019). Unfortunately, a considerable amount of this waste remains underutilized, resulting in the accumulation of the waste. Meanwhile, agricultural waste contains various biomass materials such as lignocellulose, triglycerides, organic, and inorganic materials found in different types of agricultural plants (Dhamodharan et al., 2022; Sany et al., 2019). These biomass materials can be transformed into chemicals through biorefinery processes based on green chemistry principles. The chemical products derived from valorizing agricultural waste can serve as raw materials in industries, contributing to the realization of a green agriculture-based industry (green agroindustry system and institution. The Research Centre of Biomass Valorization (RCBV FTUI) is an institution dedicated to processing agricultural biomass waste (lignocellulose, triglycerides, organic and inorganic materials) into high-value chemical products through green chemistry concepts. This approach aims to establish a green agriculture-based industry (green agroindustry). RCBV FTUI consists of excellent researchers, predominantly young researchers in engineering with research expertise on biomass valorization based on agriculture. Nevertheless, the need for robust collaborations with researchers and industries in Indonesia and abroad is crucial for the development and contribution of RCBV FTUI to the Indonesian nation. Additionally, reinforcing research and development infrastructure is imperative for realizing a green chemical industry based on agriculture.

Vision & Mission

Vision: To become an excellent research center in the Southeast Asia for biomass research and engineering to produce high-value green chemical products and industry

Mission:
  • To be active in multidisciplinary research on biomass valorization for local and global needs based on science and engineering competency and expertise.
  • To increase utilization of agro-industrial biomass for producing high-value green chemical products.
  • To develop green materials, processes, and technologies for green industry.
  • To collaborate with agro-industrial related stakeholders including academics, communities, industries, and government to accelerate the implementation of research products in society.

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