Alternative Uses of Water Hyacinth ( Pontederia crassipes ) from a Sustainable Perspective: A Systematic Literature Review

Celia Gabriela Sierra-Carmona, María Graciela Hernández-Orduña and Rene Murrieta-Galindo
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Celia Gabriela Sierra-Carmona: Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Xalapa, Xalapa 91096, Mexico
María Graciela Hernández-Orduña: Scientific Research Department, El Colegio de Veracruz, Xalapa 91000, Mexico
Rene Murrieta-Galindo: Scientific Research Department, El Colegio de Veracruz, Xalapa 91000, Mexico

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 7, 1-14

Abstract: Water hyacinth ( Pontederia crassipes ) is a floating hydrophyte plant considered one of the 100 most harmful invasive alien species in the world. Its main uses have been developed along three lines: (1) control, (2) eradication, and (3) wastewater bioremediation. The objective of this work was to conduct a systematic literature review (SLR) focused on the documented uses of Pontederia crassipes , and to determine if there is evidence of its use as a raw material (plant biomass) for the generation of biodegradable products. This systematic literature review was conducted in six international databases, considering three inclusion criteria and three exclusion criteria. The available information about Pontederia crassipes showed a small percentage of studies aimed at the use of its biomass as a raw material for the creation of various biodegradable products, such as cardboard, paper, packaging and some other products, since this species is adaptable and prolific in multiple regions of Mexico.

Keywords: aquatic ecosystems; plant biomass; invasive species; biodegradable products (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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