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Valorization of Horsehair from Seasonal Coat Shedding: Lipid Extraction by Supercritical CO2 and Processing into Nonwovens

  • Annabell Eder,
  • Claus-Ekkehard Koukal,
  • Fabian Stauss,
  • Stefano Barbini and
  • Emmerich Haimer

Horsehair generated during seasonal coat shedding represents an underutilized biogenic by-product with potential for textile valorization. In this Communication, we present a first proof-of-concept investigation of the suitability of equine body hair...

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Study on the Two-Enzyme Preparation and Antioxidant Activity of Walnut Oligopeptides

  • Xinchao Yang,
  • Chen Li,
  • Yuehui Liu,
  • Fang Wang,
  • Naxin Sun,
  • Yuanxiu Wang,
  • Chunjiang Ye and
  • Zhongzheng Wang

To realize the high-value valorization of cold-pressed walnut meal, walnut oligopeptides were fabricated via synchronous dual-enzyme hydrolysis combined with activated carbon decolorization and membrane separation purification. We optimized the overa...

  • Review
  • Open Access
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41 Pages

Agro-Industrial Residues in Brazil: A Review on Availability Data, Processing Routes and Technological Challenges for Biorefineries Deployment

  • Marília Gabriela Lopes Cavenaghi,
  • Giovana Correia de Assis Netto,
  • Ivaldir José Tamagno Junior,
  • Bruno Faccini Santoro and
  • Moisés Teles dos Santos

Brazil ranks among the world’s largest agricultural producers, generating substantial agro-industrial residues with significant potential for valorization in biorefinery systems. Comprehensive, updated data on the characterization, availability...

  • Article
  • Open Access
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Pyrolysis Kinetics and Biochar Production of Almond and Pistachio Shells in a Fixed-Bed Pyrolyzer

  • Hamed M. El Mashad,
  • Abdolhossein Edalati,
  • Bor-Sen Chiou,
  • Zach McCaffrey,
  • Trung Cao,
  • William Hart-Cooper,
  • Ruihong Zhang and
  • Frank Mitloehner

The effects of pyrolysis temperature (400–500 °C) and time (30–90 min) on the yield and chemical and physical properties of biochar produced from almond and pistachio shells were studied using a fixed-bed pyrolyzer. Thermogravimetric...

  • Article
  • Open Access
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Coffionic Fractionation of Horse Manure: Improving Methane Yield and Enzymatic Lignin Functionalization for Tailored PLA–Lignin Materials

  • Lindsay Dorschner Pelcoq,
  • Fenosoa Tatiana Randremahitsimanana,
  • Asmina Chanfiou,
  • Amani Belaiba,
  • Lily Dubosquelle,
  • Sanae El Moudni El Alami,
  • Arash Jamali,
  • David Mathiron,
  • Catherine Sarazin and
  • Eric Husson
  • + 1 author

Horse manure is an abundant lignocellulosic feedstock with potential for circular biorefineries to diversify and upgrade the methane value chain. However, integrated fractionation strategies enabling the simultaneous valorization of both polysacchari...

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Innovative Bioelectrochemical Leach-Bed Reactor for Enhanced Methane Production in Percolation Dry Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste

  • Yifei Wang,
  • Sudharshan Juntupally,
  • Keunje Yoo,
  • Hyunsu Kim,
  • Eunseok Lee and
  • Hyung-Sool Lee

Percolation-based dry anaerobic digestion (AD) is an attractive technology for treating high-solids food waste (FW) because it requires minimal water addition and eliminates the need for mechanical mixing. However, its methane production is often lim...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Valorization of By-Products from Biological and Chemical Processes in Waste and Wastewater Treatment)
  • Review
  • Open Access
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Circular Economy of Amazon Nuts: Production, Processing and New Technologies

  • Odilon Souza Leite-Barbosa,
  • Filipe Kayodè Felisberto dos Santos,
  • Erick Max Mourão Monteiro de Aguiar,
  • Clarissa Dias de Souza and
  • Valdir Florencio da Veiga-Junior

The transition from a linear to a circular economic model is critical for the sustainability of the Amazonian bioeconomy. Although Amazon nuts (internationally recognized as Brazil nuts, Bertholletia excelsa) represent a major natural bioresource, th...

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  • Open Access
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11 Pages

Biotransformation-Driven Enhancement of Tannins and Bioactivity in Opuntia ficus-indica Peel via Solid-State Fermentation

  • Arturo Coronado-Contreras,
  • Danitza Casas-Rodríguez,
  • Dulce W. González-Martínez,
  • Juan A. Ascacio-Valdes,
  • Thelma K. Morales-Martínez,
  • Raúl Rodríguez-Herrera,
  • Cynthia L. Barrera-Martínez,
  • Aidé Saenz-Galindo and
  • Leonardo Sepúlveda

Agro-industrial residues such as prickly pear peel represent an underutilized source of bioactive compounds. However, comparative evidence on green extraction versus biotransformation strategies remains limited. This study evaluated solid-state ferme...

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  • Open Access
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17 Pages

Effects of Resin Tapping on the Wood Properties of Pinus pinaster Ait

  • Dalila Lopes,
  • José Luís Louzada,
  • Letícia Moreira,
  • Fábio Pereira and
  • Maria Emília Silva

Pinus pinaster Ait. forests have potential for resin tapping, a forestry activity that complements timber production and may increase the profitability of maritime pine stands. However, the viability of this co-production remains uncertain due to the...

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29 Pages

Brown macroalgae are a promising substrate for alginate production, yet the conventional acid–alkali route raises environmental and quality concerns due to its high reagent inventory, large saline effluents, and partial depolymerization of the...

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  • Open Access
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31 Pages

Radial Variability in Bamboo Properties: Implications for Sustainable Biochar Production and Agricultural Applications

  • Krisnna Sousa Alves,
  • Tiago Guimarães,
  • Angélica de Cássia Oliveira Carneiro,
  • Ana Márcia Macedo Ladeira Carvalho,
  • Sebastião Renato Valverde and
  • Marcelo Moreira da Costa

Anatomical, chemical, and physical properties are critical for optimizing bamboo applications. This study evaluated the radial variability of these properties in four bamboo species (Guadua chacoensis, Dendrocalamus strictus, Bambusa nutans, and Dend...

  • Review
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46 Pages

Pretreatment Strategy for Blending OFMSW–Agricultural Residue for Fermentable Sugar Recovery: Synergies, Limitations, and Feasibility Perspective

  • Md Mahfujul Islam,
  • Kundan Kumar,
  • Ming-Hsun Cheng,
  • Armando G. McDonald,
  • Ling Ding,
  • Yingqian Lin and
  • Maobing Tu

This review evaluates pretreatment strategies for blending the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) with agricultural residues to recover fermentable sugars. Three mechanistic benefits have been hypothesized for such blends: ash-mineral...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1,432 Views
24 Pages

The growing worldwide need for sustainable, high-quality protein sources has intensified interest in single-cell protein (SCP) production, particularly mycoproteins derived from filamentous fungi. This shift is further driven by global sustainability...

  • Article
  • Open Access
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19 Pages

Japan’s import market for wood pellets has expanded rapidly since the introduction of the feed-in tariff (FIT) scheme in 2012, with imports exceeding six million tonnes in 2024, positioning Japan as the world’s second-largest wood pellet...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,360 Views
23 Pages

Children are largely absent from circular economy and bioeconomy research, limiting opportunities for early development of systems thinking, sustainability competencies, and inclusive knowledge production. This paper presents a qualitative case study...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,559 Views
24 Pages

Ganoderma mushrooms produce bioactive metabolites with therapeutic potential, yet their tissue-level distribution is not well characterized. This study quantified triterpenoids, β-glucans, and phenolics across six anatomical sections of fruiting...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,730 Views
26 Pages

Growing global energy demand and concerns over climate change and fossil fuel depletion have increased interest in sustainable bioproducts such as ethanol. Unlike first-generation (1G) ethanol derived from food crops (e.g., corn), second-generation (...

  • Review
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,779 Views
36 Pages

Lignocellulosic bio-based materials, such as wood, biocomposites, and natural fibers, exhibit desirable structural properties. This comprehensive review emphasizes the foundational and latest advancements in bioinspired improvement strategies, such a...

  • Systematic Review
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4 Citations
2,507 Views
20 Pages

A Circular Bioeconomy Framework for Biodegradable Waste: Strategies and Opportunities

  • Salomeh Chegini,
  • Abdul Razak Mohamed Sikkander,
  • Mehran Masoudi,
  • Homeira Ekhtari,
  • Elham Mojaver and
  • Hirad Jafari

Biodegradable waste is commonly treated as a problem to be managed, but it can be a valuable resource when considered within a circular bioeconomy perspective. This article develops a practical and systems-based frame work for integrating biodegradab...

  • Article
  • Open Access
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17 Pages

Assessing Sugarcane Bagasse Biomethanation After a Pretreatment with Proteus mirabilis KC94

  • Kgodiso J. Rabapane,
  • Charles Rashama and
  • Tonderayi S. Matambo

Sugarcane bagasse (SCB) is a lignocellulosic byproduct with low biodegradability, limiting its potential for biological processes such as biogas production. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether a short-term biological pretreatment with...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,289 Views
12 Pages

Wood is a primary bioproduct widely utilized as timber in construction and carpentry. Characterization of its properties, particularly moisture response, is essential for industrial performance. The Fiber Saturation Point (FSP) influences the dimensi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,049 Views
14 Pages

Identification and Characterization of the Delta-12 Fatty Acid Desaturase from Euglena gracilis

  • Raj Kumar Thapa,
  • Bijaya Kumar Uprety,
  • R. J. Neil Emery and
  • Scott C. Farrow

Fatty acid desaturase 12 (FAD12) is a key enzyme in fatty acid biosynthesis, responsible for converting oleic acid to linoleic acid through desaturase activity. Euglena gracilis (Euglena) is an emerging platform for the industrial production of vario...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,599 Views
18 Pages

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that requires its emissions to be mitigated. A significant source for methane emissions is in the form of the biogas that is produced from anaerobic digestion in wastewater reclamation and landfill facilities. Bioga...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
1 Citations
6,894 Views
12 Pages

Influence of Pyrolysis Temperature on Critical Variables Related to Charcoal Spontaneous Combustion

  • Tayná Rebonato Oliveira,
  • Álison Moreira da Silva,
  • Gabriela Fontes Mayrinck Cupertino,
  • Fabíola Martins Delatorre,
  • Gabriela Aguiar Amorim,
  • Marina Passos de Souza,
  • José Otávio Brito and
  • Ananias Francisco Dias Júnior

Spontaneous combustion of charcoal is still not fully understood, generating uncertainties among producers, regulatory agencies, and the scientific community. This study evaluated the influence of final pyrolysis temperature (350, 450, 550, and 650 &...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,411 Views
21 Pages

Transforming Spent Railroad Ties into High-Value Biochar: A Sustainable Solution for Phosphorus and Nitrate Removal in Water Treatment

  • Shariat Mobasser,
  • Tosin O. Olanrewaju,
  • Chad T. Jafvert,
  • Cliff Johnston and
  • Abigail S. Engelberth

The growing challenge of managing end-of-life creosote-treated railroad ties, along with the increasing demand for effective water treatment solutions, has highlighted the potential of converting railroad tie biomass into functional biochar through p...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,692 Views
16 Pages

Filtrate from dewatering anaerobically digested biosolids is a side-stream of wastewater treatment that contains high concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus compounds that can serve as nutrients for cultivating microalgae biomass as biofilms for b...

  • Review
  • Open Access
4,115 Views
24 Pages

The Potential of Bioethanol from Agricultural Crop Residues: A Case Study of Algeria

  • Monirul Islam Miskat,
  • Aditta Chowdhury,
  • Sadiq M. Sait and
  • Rabiul Islam

Due to the ever-increasing energy demand, Algeria’s sustainable energy crisis is a significant problem. Plant and crop residues can be a solution to this problem if they are used for bioethanol production, a viable alternative to fossil fuels....

  • Review
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,627 Views
28 Pages

Heavy metals (HMs) including cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), arsenic (As), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), chromium (Cr), and nickel (Ni) pose significant challenges to bioenergy crop production due to their persistence, toxicity, and bioaccumulation in soils and p...

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