Chemical and Anatomical Study of Gleditsia triacanthos to Identify Opportunities for Wood and Non-Wood Uses

In Uruguay and neighbouring countries, Gleditsia triacanthos is an exotic tree species categorized as invasive; it produces severe ecological impact as it displaces native species, changing the structure of the native forest community. One way to mitigate its negative impact is to identify opportuni...

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Published in:Environmental Sciences Proceedings 2021-08, Vol.13 (1), p.9
Main Authors: Claudia Marcela Ibañez, Michael Romero, Alvaro Camargo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
cellulose tenor
Gleditsia triacanthos
heat capacity
lignin tenor
polyphenols
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Summary:In Uruguay and neighbouring countries, Gleditsia triacanthos is an exotic tree species categorized as invasive; it produces severe ecological impact as it displaces native species, changing the structure of the native forest community. One way to mitigate its negative impact is to identify opportunities to use it by revaluating its biological products. This work studies the applicability of this species as a source of both combustible and non-wood products. The heat capacity, chemical composition, and anatomical description of its wood was determined. Polyphenols extracted by way of an adhesive for timber products were finally added, partially substituting petroleum derivatives; it showed promising results.
ISSN:2673-4931
DOI:10.3390/IECF2021-10814