Characterization of Potential Cellulose from Hylocereus Polyrhizus (Dragon Fruit) peel: A Study on Physicochemical and Thermal Properties

The strict environmental regulations to overcome the drawbacks of consumption and disposal non-renewable synthetic materials have motivated this investigation. physical, chemical, morphological, thermal properties Hylocereus Polyrhizus peel (HPP) powder obtained from raw were examined in study. physical analyzes discovered that moisture content, density, water holding capacity 9.70%, 0.45 g/cm3 , 98.60%, respectively. Meanwhile, chemical composition analysis revealed was significantly high cellulose contents (34.35%) other bio-peel wastes. crystallinity index 32.76%, according further X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. stability using thermogravimetric (TGA) found thermally stable at 204°C. morphological study via scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed a shriveled irregular geometry surface. demonstrated peak range representing major functional groups responsible for pectin’s properties. Thus, findings has potential development biodegradable renewable materials.