Sustainable paper from agricultural residues: differentiating treatment effects in banana pseudostem fibers using X-STATIS multiblock analysis
IntroductionThe sustainable valorization of agricultural waste is key to advancing circular economy models and reducing environmental impacts. Banana pseudostem (Musa spp.), an abundant byproduct of tropical agriculture, is evaluated as a renewable raw material for eco-friendly papermaking.MethodsFo...
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| author | Erika Romero-Cárdenas Byron Ramiro Romero-Romero Diego Wladimir Tapia-Núñez Xiomara Leticia Zúñiga-Santillán Juan Diego Valenzuela-Cobos |
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| description | IntroductionThe sustainable valorization of agricultural waste is key to advancing circular economy models and reducing environmental impacts. Banana pseudostem (Musa spp.), an abundant byproduct of tropical agriculture, is evaluated as a renewable raw material for eco-friendly papermaking.MethodsFour treatments were applied to banana pseudostem pulp: untreated, naturally fermented, starchenhanced, and mechanically re-homogenized. Key physical and mechanical properties basis weight, caliper, and tear resistance were measured. Data were analyzed using Partial Triadic Analysis (X-STATIS) to assess structural differences and consistency.ResultsNatural fermentation improved fiber bonding, starch addition significantly increased mechanical strength, and mechanical re-homogenization negatively affected structural integrity. Distinct differences in paper quality were observed among treatments.DiscussionBanana pseudostem shows strong potential as a sustainable lignocellulosic resource for papermaking. Optimized treatments improve material properties, supporting agro-industrial waste valorization and contributing to circular bioeconomy practices in tropical regions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8f0aa70691854af0b84dbb5035bb06a92025-08-20T03:14:08ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Sustainability2673-45242025-07-01610.3389/frsus.2025.16280951628095Sustainable paper from agricultural residues: differentiating treatment effects in banana pseudostem fibers using X-STATIS multiblock analysisErika Romero-CárdenasByron Ramiro Romero-RomeroDiego Wladimir Tapia-NúñezXiomara Leticia Zúñiga-SantillánJuan Diego Valenzuela-CobosIntroductionThe sustainable valorization of agricultural waste is key to advancing circular economy models and reducing environmental impacts. Banana pseudostem (Musa spp.), an abundant byproduct of tropical agriculture, is evaluated as a renewable raw material for eco-friendly papermaking.MethodsFour treatments were applied to banana pseudostem pulp: untreated, naturally fermented, starchenhanced, and mechanically re-homogenized. Key physical and mechanical properties basis weight, caliper, and tear resistance were measured. Data were analyzed using Partial Triadic Analysis (X-STATIS) to assess structural differences and consistency.ResultsNatural fermentation improved fiber bonding, starch addition significantly increased mechanical strength, and mechanical re-homogenization negatively affected structural integrity. Distinct differences in paper quality were observed among treatments.DiscussionBanana pseudostem shows strong potential as a sustainable lignocellulosic resource for papermaking. Optimized treatments improve material properties, supporting agro-industrial waste valorization and contributing to circular bioeconomy practices in tropical regions.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsus.2025.1628095/fullbanana pseudostem fiberssustainable papermakingagricultural waste valorizationcircular bioeconomypartial triadic analysislignocellulosic materials |
| spellingShingle | Erika Romero-Cárdenas Byron Ramiro Romero-Romero Diego Wladimir Tapia-Núñez Xiomara Leticia Zúñiga-Santillán Juan Diego Valenzuela-Cobos Sustainable paper from agricultural residues: differentiating treatment effects in banana pseudostem fibers using X-STATIS multiblock analysis Frontiers in Sustainability banana pseudostem fibers sustainable papermaking agricultural waste valorization circular bioeconomy partial triadic analysis lignocellulosic materials |
| title | Sustainable paper from agricultural residues: differentiating treatment effects in banana pseudostem fibers using X-STATIS multiblock analysis |
| title_full | Sustainable paper from agricultural residues: differentiating treatment effects in banana pseudostem fibers using X-STATIS multiblock analysis |
| title_fullStr | Sustainable paper from agricultural residues: differentiating treatment effects in banana pseudostem fibers using X-STATIS multiblock analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sustainable paper from agricultural residues: differentiating treatment effects in banana pseudostem fibers using X-STATIS multiblock analysis |
| title_short | Sustainable paper from agricultural residues: differentiating treatment effects in banana pseudostem fibers using X-STATIS multiblock analysis |
| title_sort | sustainable paper from agricultural residues differentiating treatment effects in banana pseudostem fibers using x statis multiblock analysis |
| topic | banana pseudostem fibers sustainable papermaking agricultural waste valorization circular bioeconomy partial triadic analysis lignocellulosic materials |
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