Publications by authors named "Adriana Bispo Pimentel"
Prep Biochem Biotechnol
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- Lignocellulosic residues like cocoa bean shells are produced in large amounts from agro-industrial activities and need effective management for better resource utilization.
- Solid state fermentation (SSF) of these cocoa bean shells can improve their structural properties, increasing crystallinity by 36.6% and reducing amorphous components.
- Analysis techniques (FTIR, SEM, XRD, TGA/TG) reveal that SSF enhances the fiber's porosity, hydrophilicity, and thermal stability, making the fermented product (FF) more suitable for industrial applications compared to the original residue (FI).
