Agroindustrial Waste As Potential Source for Obtaining Nanocellulose

Abstract

Abstract This review focuses on evaluating the potential of agricultural residues produced in Ecuador (rice, banana, corn, sugar cane, pineapple) as raw material for obtaining nanocellulose. A review of published documents regarding the obtaining and applications of nanocellulose was carried out, as well as the characteristics of agro-industrial waste and production in Ecuador. Nanocellulose constitutes a versatile nanomaterial, it can be applied in areas such as health, food, engineering, environmental, electronics, etc. The physical-chemical characteristics of each of the residues derived from the production of rice, banana, corn, sugar cane, pineapple allow us to conclude in the first instance that Ecuador has a potential in the generation of matter for obtaining nanocellulose, it is However, it is necessary to develop basic and applied research that allows a use and exploitation of these wastes with a greater added value than that currently obtained.

Keywords

• cellulose, nanocellulose, nanocrystals, agricultural residues