DOI: https://doi.org/10.14710/presipitasi.v0i0.%25p

Innovative Pyrolysis Reactor for Liquid Smoke, Activated Carbon, and Limestone Production

*Muhammad Naswir  -  Universitas Jambi, Indonesia
Intan Lestari  -  Universitas Jambi, Indonesia
Jalius Jalius  -  Universitas Jambi, Indonesia
Desfaur Natalia  -  Universitas Jambi, Indonesia
Yudha Gusti Wibowo orcid scopus publons  -  Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Indonesia

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This study presents the development and application of an innovative 3-in-1 nanotechnology pyrolysis reactor designed to simultaneously produce liquid smoke, activated carbon, and limestone from locally sourced raw materials in Jambi Province, Indonesia. The multifunctional reactor combines three production processes, traditionally performed separately, into a single, efficient unit, addressing both economic and environmental challenges. Coal serves as the primary heat source and material for activated carbon, while shell waste is calcined to produce limestone. The reactor operates at temperatures exceeding 550°C to ensure optimal conversion, with a glass wool insulator replacing clay to enhance thermal efficiency. The liquid smoke undergoes further distillation to achieve purification, while residual activated carbon is chemically activated with H₃PO₄ to enhance its adsorption capacity. Experimental results demonstrate that this reactor can produce high-quality products with minimal resource wastage. This 3-in-1 pyrolysis reactor represents a sustainable, cost-effective solution for resource-limited settings, with broad potential for application in waste-to-product conversion, environmental remediation, and rural development. 

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Keywords: 3-in-1 pyrolysis reactor; activated carbon; liquid smoke; limestone; innovative pyrolysis

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