Characterization of a bioadditive for well cementing derived from the by-product of tannin extraction
Bioadditive, Lignosulfonate additive, Anadenanthera colubrina, Anacardium occidentale L., lignocellulosic byproduct.
The inadequate management of agro-industrial waste is a growing challenge, especially in Brazil, where the by-product of tannin extraction, abundant in lignocellulosic materials, represents an opportunity for generating bioenergy and bioproducts. The aim of this study was to develop and characterize a bioadditive from the lignocellulosic by-product of tannin extraction from Anadenanthera Colubrina, for application in cement pastes used in oil wells. The lignocellulosic by-product was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV spectrophotometry, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA/DTG), compositional analysis to determine the content of extractives, cellulose and hemicellulose; and lignin by the Klason method to isolate lignin. The bioadditive was synthesized using sodium hydroxide (NaOH) with persulfate, using alkaline routes. The effectiveness of the bioadditive was evaluated in cement pastes using rheological and consistometry tests, focusing on the retarding effect on setting time and the concentration of the additives. The results obtained highlight the viability of lignocellulosic waste as a sustainable resource in the formulation of additives for industry and technological innovation.