Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The sargassum problem in the Mexican Caribbean has become an environmental and economic crisis.The excessive proliferation of this seaweed affects tourism, fishing and pollutes beaches.The proposal of this work consists of transforming this problem into an opportunity, using sargassum as raw material for paper production.Because it is rich in cellulose, sargassum can replace wood pulp in the manufacture of paper, thus reducing the felling of trees and reducing the environmental impact of the paper industry.The proposed process involves collecting the sargassum from the sea by means of conveyor belts, avoiding damage to the beaches.The seaweed is then shredded and subjected to a washing and cellulose extraction process.The paper obtained could be marketed to paper companies, offering a more sustainable and economical alternative.The benefits of this project are multiple: Reduction of environmental impact: Reduces tree felling, reduces beach pollution and takes advantage of a resource that is currently a problem.Generation of economic benefits: Creates new business opportunities and reduces production costs for paper companies.Solution to an environmental problem: Helps control the proliferation of sargassum and improves water quality and the marine ecosystem.
Source: Journal of Engineering Research
Language: English
Subfield: Biomaterials
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4403674198