Production of Natural Fiber Obtained from the Leaves of Pineapple Plants (Ananas comosus) Cultivated in Costa Rica

Moya, Róger; Camacho, Diego

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-07641-6_7

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“…The first one was located in the humid tropical zone on the Caribbean Coast; the second plantation was located in the dry tropical zone on the Central-Pacific Coast. Details about the source of the materials and the procedure used for extraction of the fibers are described in Moya et al (2013) and Moya and Camacho (2014), wherein a small model (prototype) for industrialization of A. comosus fibers was developed, and samples from approximately 150 plants were obtained. …”

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“…Extraction of the PALF was performed according to Moya and Camacho (2014), who describe the processing of the leaves of the plant. With the leaf-tips facing forwards, about 4 to 6 pineapple leaves were introduced into the machine (Fig.…”

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“…Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is an agricultural crop usually grown in tropical regions (Moya and Camacho 2014). In Costa Rica, this species was introduced in 1970 (Canapep 2012), and by 2014 there were approximately 37660 ha of pineapple-sown fields (INEC 2015).…”

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Biopulp from Pineapple Leaf Fiber Produced by Colonization with Two White-Rot Fungi: Trametes versicolor and Pleurotus ostreatus

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Trametes versicolor and Pleurotus ostreatus were used for the biopulping from pineapple leaf fiber (PALF). PALF substrate was subjected to T. versicolor for 2 to 6 weeks and to P. ostreatus for 4 to 8 weeks. The yields, holocellulose and lignin contents, and extractives in ethanol-toluene mixture and in sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution were evaluated. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectra, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and color studies by L*a*b* systems were used for sample analysis. The results showed that the pulp yield was 55% to 70% with P. ostreatus and 35% to 50% with T. versicolor. Longer colonization periods increased the amount of holocellulose and decreased the amount of lignin and extractives in ethanol-toluene and NaOH solution. TGA showed an increase in intensity associated with cellulose, and the observed inflexion was attributed to lignin, which showed a tendency to fade. The FTIR spectrum showed high intensity between 3100 cm -1 and 3600 cm -1(cellulose) and decreased intensity at 1730 cm -1 (lignin). For both fungi, the pulp color produced an increase in L* color parameter and decreased in yellowness, while little variation was observed in redness. The most appropriate colonization period was 5 weeks for P. ostreatus and 4 weeks for T. versicolor.

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“…In Costa Rica for instance, this crop was introduced in 1970, and by 2014, there were approximately 37 660 ha of pineapple-sown fields available [6]. From these fields, nearly 300 tons of stubble are produced [6] which can be an important source of high-value materials [7]. One possible utilization for the pineapple wastes has been the extraction of natural fibers for rope and textile manufacturing [7] or pulp production [8].…”

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Micro- and Nanofibrillated Cellulose (MNFC) from Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Stems and Their Application on Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc) and Urea-Formaldehyde (UF) Wood Adhesives

Rigg-Aguilar

Moya

Oporto

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Journal of Nanomaterials

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Micro- and nanofibrillated cellulose (MNFC) was extracted from pineapple stems by acid hydrolysis, then characterized and tested in two concentrations (0.5 and 1.0 wt%) in polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) and urea-formaldehyde (UF) adhesives. The modified adhesives were used to glue three tropical wood species (Vochysia ferruginea, Cordia alliodora, and Gmelina arborea), and their corresponding bond strength resistance was determined. MNFC and the correspondent adhesives were characterized by TGA, FTIR, SEM, TEM, AFM, and viscosity determination. The TGA analysis of MNFC showed three decomposition reactions. The SEM, TEM, and AFM evaluations demonstrated the presence of micro- and nanosized dimensions of particles after the acid hydrolysis of pineapple stems. Adding 1 wt% MNFC to PVAc and UF adhesives increased their thermal stability in similar manner. Viscosity diminished in both modified adhesives with MNFC; however, this reduction did not affect the adhesion properties in the tropical wood tested. MNFC added to PVAc and UF adhesives improved shear strength (SS) of the glue line in the three tropical species tested. The highest SS increase was obtained when adding 0.5 wt% MNFC to PVAc in V. ferruginea, and 1 wt% MNFC concentration in the case of C. alliodora and G. arborea. In the case of UF adhesives, the application of 1 wt% MNFC produced significant differences in SS for the three tropical species studied.

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“…In addition, high levels of irrigation and fertilizer are required to sustain high yields of A. comosus (Obiefuna et al, 1987 ; Alvarez et al, 1993 ; Carr, 2012 ). And while leaves can be used as a source of fiber or bioenergy (Moya and Camacho, 2014 ; Zainuddin et al, 2014 ), such applications will likely be only regional in scale and application given that A. comosus can only be grown in tropical regions. Moreover, climate projection models suggest that while climate change will expand suitable cropland in northern latitudes, tropical regions could become less suitable for agriculture (Notaro et al, 2012 ; Zabel et al, 2014 ).…”

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Agave as a model CAM crop system for a warming and drying world

Stewart

2015

Front. Plant Sci.

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As climate change leads to drier and warmer conditions in semi-arid regions, growing resource-intensive C3 and C4 crops will become more challenging. Such crops will be subjected to increased frequency and intensity of drought and heat stress. However, agaves, even more than pineapple (Ananas comosus) and prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica and related species), typify highly productive plants that will respond favorably to global warming, both in natural and cultivated settings. With nearly 200 species spread throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Central America, agaves have evolved traits, including crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM), that allow them to survive extreme heat and drought. Agaves have been used as sources of food, beverage, and fiber by societies for hundreds of years. The varied uses of Agave, combined with its unique adaptations to environmental stress, warrant its consideration as a model CAM crop. Besides the damaging cycles of surplus and shortage that have long beset the tequila industry, the relatively long maturation cycle of Agave, its monocarpic flowering habit, and unique morphology comprise the biggest barriers to its widespread use as a crop suitable for mechanized production. Despite these challenges, agaves exhibit potential as crops since they can be grown on marginal lands, but with more resource input than is widely assumed. If these constraints can be reconciled, Agave shows considerable promise as an alternative source for food, alternative sweeteners, and even bioenergy. And despite the many unknowns regarding agaves, they provide a means to resolve disparities in resource availability and needs between natural and human systems in semi-arid regions.

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Production of Natural Fiber Obtained from the Leaves of Pineapple Plants (Ananas comosus) Cultivated in Costa Rica

Cited by 8 publications

References 13 publications

Biopulp from Pineapple Leaf Fiber Produced by Colonization with Two White-Rot Fungi: Trametes versicolor and Pleurotus ostreatus

Biopulp from Pineapple Leaf Fiber Produced by Colonization with Two White-Rot Fungi: Trametes versicolor and Pleurotus ostreatus

Micro- and Nanofibrillated Cellulose (MNFC) from Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Stems and Their Application on Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc) and Urea-Formaldehyde (UF) Wood Adhesives

Agave as a model CAM crop system for a warming and drying world

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