Valorization of Agri-Food Waste Biomass
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: upcycled foods, consumers' behavior, sensory analysis, eco-innovation
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Interests: Bioprocesses applied to food production, product development and process optimization based on biotechnology
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Special Issue Information
The valorization of food residues represents a critical scientific and technological frontier in the context of global efforts to enhance sustainability, reduce food waste, and promote circular economy practices. This Special Issue of Applied Sciences seeks to gather high-impact, innovative research that addresses the transformation of agri-food by-products and processing waste into valuable ingredients, materials, or products through scientifically grounded approaches.
We invite original contributions that advance the understanding and application of food residue valorization in diverse areas, including sensory science, bioactive compound extraction and characterization, novel product development, green processing technologies, and other fields. Manuscripts should demonstrate methodological rigor, innovation, and relevance to real-world challenges in food systems, providing meaningful contributions to the scientific community and offering scalable, sustainable solutions.
Submissions that integrate interdisciplinary approaches and propose novel uses of underutilized raw materials are especially encouraged. The overarching goal is to promote scientific dialog and technological development that support global sustainability agendas, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This Special Issue aims to be a reference point for cutting-edge research that redefines waste as a resource and strengthens the role of science in building resilient, efficient, and environmentally responsible food systems.
Prof. Dr. Voltaire Sant'Anna
Prof. Dr. Lilian Raquel Hickert
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- upcycled foods
- food residues
- food byproducts
- circular economy
- food waste
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