Development and Characterization of Agglomerated Panels Using Residues from the Sustainable Production of Heart of Palm from Pejibaye (Bactris Gasipaes) Palms

Abstract

Currently, there is a growing demand of the adequacy of modern consumer society to a life with less impact on the environment. Therefore, the search for materials coming from renewable and biodegradable resources is continuously growing. However, to the transition from an unrestricted consumption to a conscious one to occur, it is necessary to change not only the materials that are being produced but also the production logistics and manufacturing processes used. With this regard, in this work agglomerated panels using residues from the sustainable production of heart of palm obtained from pejibaye (Bactris gasipaes) palms were developed and their flexural mechanical properties were characterized. The results show that although the panels were produced using manufacturing processes with low technological complexities, and with low implementation costs and reduced environmental impact, they have suitable mechanical properties.