The Potential of matoa seeds (Pometia pinnata) as a biodiesel raw material

Abstract

Matoa (Pometia pinnata J.R.Forst. & G.Forst) is an origin species from Papua, widely cultivated around Indonesia. Matoa seeds have gained attention because of their fatty acid content, which can be used as a biodiesel raw material. This study aims to determine the quality of manta seeds as an alternative biodiesel development in Indonesia. Oil extraction used the Soxhlet method and then tested based on the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). The results showed that the yield oil of mature seeds was 22,37%. In contrast, the quality of matoa seed oil was based on colour (ASTM D 1500), kinematic viscosity at 40°C (ASTM D 445), pour point (ASTM D 97), and water content had met the SNI standard in the other side, the specific gravity (ASTM D 1298) and cloud point (ASTM D 97) were below the SNI standard. Based on the results, matoa seeds oil can be used as biodiesel raw material for future sustainable energy but needs further development.