Thermodynamic properties of Buriti (Mauritia flexuosa) tree gum

Abstract Moisture adsorption and desorption isotherms from buriti tree gum (BG) were obtained at different temperatures (25 to 55 °C) in a water activity range of 0.1 to 0.9. The isotherms were classified as type II. The hysteresis loop and moisture of the monolayer decreased as temperature increased and Halsey’s equation proved able to predict with good precision the product’s sorption isotherms in the conditions studied. BG’s isosteric heats of moisture adsorption and desorption were close to the latent heat of vaporization of pure water for moisture levels above 30 g/100 g db and ex...