A critical review on advances and future strategies in eco-friendly processing technologies of agro-based waste lignocellulosic fibers: driving sustainable innovation

Sustainable Utilization of Vegetable Waste Streams in Eco-Friendly Soap Production: Comparative Analysis of Extraction Techniques and Environmental Impacts

The increasing environmental concerns surrounding conventional soap manufacturing call for sustainable alternatives utilizing renewable resources and eco-friendly extraction technologies. This study evaluates the potential of various vegetable waste streams, such as fruit peels, agricultural byproducts, and plant ash r...

Recent advances and future prospects of sugarcane bagasse-derived cellulosic films for sustainable packaging

Sugarcane bagasse, a lignocellulosic by-product of the sugar industry, has emerged as a promising renewable feedstock for the development of sustainable packaging materials. Growing environmental concerns associated with petroleum-based plastics have accelerated the demand for biodegradable and eco-friendly alternative...

Emerging chemical and biotechnological approaches for sustainable treatment of food industrial wastewater and resource valorization: a review

Food industrial wastewater (FIWW) is a high‐strength and compositionally complex effluent generated from dairy, meat, beverage, fruit and vegetable, and agro‐processing industries. Characterized by high concentrations of organic matter (COD: 1000–6000 mg L −1 ; BOD: 600–4000 mg L −1 ), nutrients, oils, greases,...

Sustainable Single-Cell Protein Production from Agro-Industrial Wastes: Biotechnology, Fermentation, and Biorefinery Strategies

The growing global demand for sustainable protein sources and the increasing burden of agro-industrial waste have intensified interest in Single Cell Protein (SCP) as an alternative to traditional proteins. SCP, produced from microorganisms such as bacteria, yeasts, fungi, and algae, offers a promising solution for bot...

Development and Life Cycle Assessment of Wheat Bran-Derived Cellulose-Based Formulations for Extrusion Processing

The large volumes of lignocellulosic residues generated by the paper, wood, and agri-food sectors represent a valuable renewable resource for the sustainable production of chemicals, energy, and bio-based materials. This study explores the valorization of wheat bran, which can be employed in the production of cellulose...

Revisiting Biochar Production Technologies: A Multifaceted Tool for Environmental Sustainability