Potential Application of Banana Peel Flour in Biofilm

Abstract

Agribusiness is a major generator of waste, which generates significant environmental impacts. However, these residues can have several applications, thus having added value. Among all fruits, the banana has the highest rate of consumption in Brazil, consequently producing large amounts of peel. This work aims to get and characterize the banana peel flour for further application in biofilm production. We performed the physicalchemical characterization of the banana peel and the flour by crushing and drying in an oven (60 °C/24 h). Subsequently, we wash and delignification the pulp for its extraction. The results obtained 43% of total fiber in the flour and, at the end of the delignification process, 1.45 g of cellulose. Therefore, the banana peel presents itself as a potential matrix for application in the production of biofilm.