Extração de taninos de Acacia sp. com potencial uso na coagulação: um contributo para a bioeconomia

Autor: Ferreira, Ricardo, D'arc Coura, Renata, Ferraz, Ana, Nunes, Leonel, Rodrigues, A. C.
Přispěvatelé: Universidade do Minho
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Popis: Coagulation-flocculation is one of the most important steps in water treatment. In Water Treatment Plants, pre-polymerized inorganic coagulants are traditionally used; however, recent studies have shown the potential of condensed tannins for the production of natural coagulants as an alternative to chemical coagulants. In this context, the present work intends to highlight the importance of the development of nature-based solutions that can be alternative to conventional processes, due to the environmental, social and economic benefits they can provide. The study focused on optimizing condensed tannin extraction process from Acacia dealbata barks, as a strategy for valuing forest residues, promoting the territory bioeconomy and sustainability. In the tested extraction conditions, the best yield was obtained at a temperature of 40 oC, using 50% ethanol (v/v) as the solvent, without stirring and an extraction time of 30 min. The highest concentrations of condensed tannins and phenolic compounds were observed in samples of Acacia sp. with higher vegetative development (trunk perimeter of 20 cm), corresponding to 246,2 ± 9,4 miligrams per gram of dry extract (mg ges-1) and 706,2 ± 27,2 mg ges-1, respectively.
Este trabalho foi desenvolvido no âmbito do projeto TECH - Tecnologia, Ambiente, Criatividade e Saúde, Norte-01-0145-FEDER-000043, cofinanciado pelo Programa Operacional Regional do Norte (NORTE 2020), através do Portugal 2020 e do Fundo Europeu de Desenvolvimento Regional (FEDER). Leonel Nunes foi apoiado pela proMetheus - Unidade de Investigação & Desenvolvimento em Materiais, Energia e Ambiente para a Sustentabilidade- UIDP/05975/2020, financiado por fundos nacionais através de FCT — Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia.
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