Standardized Production of Artisanal Paper from Gynerium sagittatum Residues as a Sustainable Strategy for Zenú Handicrafts
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study presents the development of a standardized process for producing artisanal paper from Gynerium sagittatum (locally known as Caña Flecha) residues, a byproduct of Zenú handicraft production, carried out at the Industrial Engineering Laboratory of Universidad del Sinú Elías Bechara Zainúm. The objective was to obtain a paper with appropriate strength, appearance, and quality using accessible and low-cost techniques. The methodology involved mechanical and chemical fiber treatment, followed by sieving, pressing, and drying. Various process parameters were tested, including cooking time (2–3 hours), chemical agents (NaOH, CaCO₃, CaO), water volume, and drying time (2–4 days). The final product exhibited satisfactory mechanical and esthetic properties. The novelty of this research lies in transforming local agro-industrial waste into a sustainable material for artisanal use, aligning traditional craftsmanship with the principles of innovation, recycling, and environmental responsibility
Authors: Yehys. C. Osorio López, José Fernando Pineda Vergara, Alicia Humánez Alvarez, Javier Darío Canabal Guzmán, Helmer Muñoz Hernández, Joaquín Fernando Canabal Guzmán, Yehys. C. Osorio López, José Fernando Pineda Vergara, Alicia Humánez Alvarez, Javier Darío Canabal Guzmán, Helmer Muñoz Hernández, Joaquín Fernando Canabal Guzmán
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanics of Materials
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4410059380