Estudo do uso sustentável do Babaçu (Orbignya speciosa) para produção de biodiesel e implementação do mecanismo Redd+ no estado do Tocantins

Abstract

Babassu is a palm tree widely distributed in an area of approximately 14.5 million acres. Characterized by having a high economic potential, all parts of the fruit can be harnessed. The noblest part of the babassu is the almond which is composed of about 60% of fatty acids, the oil extracted can be perfectly used in the production of biodiesel. The babassu mesocarp can be employed for ethanol production due to the high concentration of starch, furthermore, the epicarp has great potential for use in the production of wood pellets and briquettes and can also be used for direct burning to produce thermal energy. The babassu endocarp can be used as a substitute for wood and coal and can be used for burning in boilers and industrial furnaces. The purpose of this article is to describe the main uses of the babassu coconut in agribusiness, in a vision of recovery of protected forest and sustainable development of the communities located in regions that have the babassu in native forests.