Nanocellulose hydrogels from banana peel waste for remediation of wastewater – Universidad de Guadalajara

This project aims to use banana peel wastes as raw material to obtain nanocellulose and synthesize a hydrogel capable of absorbing chemical substances or heavy metals present in wastewater. Organic waste that could be decomposed is used instead to create a value-added product that will give a feasible environmental proposal in the treatment and remediation of water, since the biomaterial, obtained from renewable sources is biodegradable and non-toxic. The project was developed in light of the rampant pollution in the oceans, lakes and other bodies of water.