Aprovechamiento de pseudotallo de banano para la obtención de papel reciclado

Abstract

Banana pseudostem, a frequently discarded agricultural by-product, presents significant potential as a sustainable alternative to conventional paper. This study explores the viability of banana pseudostem in papermaking as a raw material, evaluating its ability to compete with traditional papers in terms of performance and physical properties. The research included a series of tests to evaluate physicochemical parameters, such as pH, strength, moisture and physical characterization of paper produced from pseudostem. The results showed that, although banana pseudostem paper presents certain differences compared to conventional paper, its properties are favorably aligned with quality standards. Banana pseudostem is not only a technically viable option, but also offers ecological advantages by reducing the environmental impact associated with conventional paper production. This study underlines the potential of banana pseudostem as a sustainable and competitive resource in the paper industry, highlighting its ability to contribute to more sustainable and responsible practices in paper production.