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Caracterización del residuo de olote de Zea mays L. en la región de Misantla, Veracruz

Authors: Rodríguez Martínez, Guadalupe; Reyes González, David; Galaviz Villa, Itzel; Borroto Pentón, Yodaira; López Ramírez, Miguel Ángel;

Caracterización del residuo de olote de Zea mays L. en la región de Misantla, Veracruz

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Resumen El aumento en la producción de plásticos convencionales ha generado impactos ambientales significativos, impulsando el desarrollo de materiales alternativos de origen renovable. El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo caracterizar las propiedades fisicoquímicas del residuo agroindustrial del olote de Zea mays L. de la región de Misantla, Veracruz, para evaluar su potencial como materia prima en la formulación de biopolímeros. El residuo fue sometido a procesos de lavado, secado, molienda y tamizado. El contenido de humedad se determinó mediante el método gravimétrico AOAC 925.10 y el porcentaje de celulosa mediante el método de Licitra, Hernández y Van Soest (1996). Los resultados mostraron un contenido promedio de humedad de 3.19 %, lo que indica estabilidad del material y baja susceptibilidad a la degradación microbiana. Asimismo, se obtuvo un contenido promedio de celulosa de 75.81 %, confirmando al olote como una fuente lignocelulósica viable frente a materias primas tradicionales. La valorización de este residuo agroindustrial contribuye a la reducción de impactos ambientales y respalda su aplicación potencial en el desarrollo de bioplásticos y biocompuestos bajo un enfoque de economía circular. Abstract The increase in the production of conventional plastics has had significant environmental impacts, driving the development of alternative materials from renewable sources. The objective of this study was to characterize the physicochemical properties of Zea mays L. corn cob agro-industrial waste from the Misantla region of Veracruz, Mexico, to evaluate its potential as a raw material in the formulation of biopolymers. The waste was subjected to washing, drying, grinding, and sieving processes. The moisture content was determined using the AOAC 925.10 gravimetric method and the percentage of cellulose using the method of Licitra, Hernández, and Van Soest (1996). The results showed an average moisture content of 3.19%, indicating material stability and low susceptibility to microbial degradation. Likewise, an average cellulose content of 75.81% was obtained, confirming corn cobs as a viable lignocellulosic source compared to traditional raw materials. The valorization of this agro-industrial waste contributes to the reduction of environmental impacts and supports its potential application in the development of bioplastics and biocomposites under a circular economy approach.

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