Production of Cellulose from Waste Cones of the 'Agave tequilana'

摘要

The paper shows the experiments and conclusions obtained in the pulping process of leaves and cones of the maguey tequilero (Agave tequilana). The cones may be considered as an available important raw-material that till now has not been utilized for cellulose production. They represent the residuals of tequila production.