Uso de metanálise para avaliação do potencial energético do uso da biomassa residual da extração da fibra de sisal.

Abstract

Agave, also called sisal, is a plant with origins in Mexico. In Brazil sisal is cultivated for the extraction of plant fiber; however, only 5% of the plant's weight is converted into fiber. The other 95% is converted into lignocellulosic residue. This residual biomass is not efficiently or economically utilized and is usually disposed of near the fiber extraction site. Considering this, the present work aimed to gather elements that can contribute to the sustainable development of the semi-arid region by providing information about the energy use of sisal residue. From the 48 papers analyzed it was possible to observe that sisal waste biomass possesses the characteristics of lignocellulosic biomass and that it is possible to convert this material through fermentation and pyrolysis into value-added products such as ethanol (biofuels) or biochar.