Opportunities for the Use of Brazilian Biomass to Produce Renewable Chemicals and Materials. Issue 1 (16th October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alarcon, Rafael T.; Lamb, Katie J.; Bannach, Gilbert; North, Michael
• Is Part Of: ChemSusChem. Volume 14:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 169
• Page End: 188
• Publication Date: 2020-10-16
• Subjects: Brazilian crops -- chemical industry -- feedstocks -- renewable materials -- waste management; Green chemistry -- Periodicals; Sustainable engineering -- Periodicals; Chemistry -- Periodicals; Chemical engineering -- Periodicals; 660
• DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202001726
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1864-5631

Abstract

Abstract: This Review highlights the principal crops of Brazil and how their harvest waste can be used in the chemicals and materials industries. The Review covers various plants; with grains, fruits, trees and nuts all being discussed. Native and adopted plants are included and studies on using these plants as a source of chemicals and materials for industrial applications, polymer synthesis, medicinal use and in chemical research are discussed. The main aim of the Review is to highlight the principal Brazilian agricultural resources; such as sugarcane, oranges and soybean, as well as secondary resources, such as andiroba brazil nut, buriti and others, which should be explored further for scientific and technological applications. Furthermore, vegetable oils, carbohydrates (starch, cellulose, hemicellulose, lignocellulose and pectin), flavones and essential oils are described as well as their potential applications. Abstract : Brazilian biomass : Renewable and sustainable chemicals and materials can be obtained from natural resources. Consequently, increasing our knowledge about native plants is essential for new avenues of research in this area. This article focusses on Brazil, which offers a diverse range of biomass, all of which can be used to produce sustainable and renewable materials.