In Silico Analysis of Energy Cogeneration in the Amazon Using Açaí Waste

Currently, it has been extremely important to study the açaí production chain with a view to the sustainable destination of the waste generated. Given this scenario, the use of in silico tools would solve part of the problems and provide opportunities for implementing productive solutions on site. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Brazil has 1.3 billion tons of waste annually, with 1/3 of food intended for consumption being wasted due to the lack of viable recycling strategies. The generation of electrical energy via cogeneration of biomass waste would solve the major problem of tons of açaí waste produced and would favor the development of local Amazonian communities and regional agribusiness.