Óleo da castanha de caju: oportunidades e desafios no contexto do desenvolvimento e sustentabilidade industrial

The new millennium is marked by a growing search for renewable fuels and alternative raw materials from biomass in the petrochemicals industry. However, there are many challenges to overcome regarding technological and human resources aspects. In this scenario, cashew nut oil, which is rich in natural phenols, is considered to be very promising for the development of synthetic and functional products and as a feedstock for production of fine chemicals and a wide variety of new materials.

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Main Authors: Mazzetto,Selma Elaine, Lomonaco,Diego, Mele,Giuseppe
Format: Digital revista
Language:Portuguese
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Química 2009
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-40422009000300017
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