Alternativas ambientales para el aprovechamiento de residuos sólidos y líquidos agroindustriales provenientes de la palma de aceite (Elaeis guineensis)

Abstract

Currently, Colombia is considered the first

Alternativas ambientales para el aprovechamiento de residuos sólidos y líquidos agroindustriales provenientes de la palma de aceite (Elaeis guineensis).

producer of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) in Latin America, its cultivation and production have expanded considerably in the territory, in turn, the agro-industrial activity has had relevance at the environmental level, where the generation of solid and liquid waste has been evident; since 72% of the harvested product becomes waste. Therefore, in this review article, an overview of the amount, type of waste, and current treatment alternatives for the use of residual biomass produced by the palm sector are presented; where different value-added products can be obtained, such as bioenergy (biogas, biodiesel, bio-oil, bioethanol); biocomposites (activated carbon, filters, pellets), biofertilizers, bioactive and compounds such as cellulose, among others; that contribute to sustainable production, with zero waste.

Keywords:  Residual biomass, circular bio-economy, oil palm, agro-industrial waste, treatment, by-products, utilization.