Patil Hrishikesh, Naik Ravindra, Paramasivam Suresh Kumar
ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Regional Station, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Regional Station, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Dec;282(Pt 3):137065. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.137065. Epub 2024 Oct 30.
Banana (Musa spp.) is a tropical fruit cultivated in over 130 countries, producing significant lignocellulosic biomass. However, much of the agro-industrial waste from banana plants is neglected, contributing to environmental pollution. Around 60 % of the plant's biomass is generated after fruit harvesting, representing an untapped resource. This review examines the potential of banana plant waste for developing biocomposite and biodegradable materials. It covers the extraction and modification of banana fibers for composites, with a focus on the fabrication of nano biocomposites using banana fibers as reinforcement and polysaccharides or proteins as matrices. The review also evaluates the biodegradability and environmental impact of these materials through Life Cycle Assessment studies. Future research directions include refining processing methods, improving fiber-matrix compatibility, and enhancing the durability of banana fiber composites for packaging applications.
香蕉（芭蕉属）是一种在130多个国家种植的热带水果，会产生大量木质纤维素生物质。然而，香蕉植株产生的大量农业工业废弃物被忽视了，这造成了环境污染。大约60%的植株生物质是在果实收获后产生的，这是一种未被开发的资源。本综述探讨了香蕉植株废弃物在开发生物复合材料和可生物降解材料方面的潜力。它涵盖了用于复合材料的香蕉纤维的提取和改性，重点是使用香蕉纤维作为增强材料、多糖或蛋白质作为基体来制造纳米生物复合材料。本综述还通过生命周期评估研究评估了这些材料的生物降解性和环境影响。未来的研究方向包括改进加工方法、提高纤维与基体的相容性，以及增强香蕉纤维复合材料在包装应用中的耐久性。
