Upcycling Waste and Byproduct Streams Generated During Oilseed and Grain Processing
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editor
Interests: water–food–energy nexus; biomass conversion; value-added processing; food security; waste minimization; green processing
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Dear Colleagues,
Grains and oilseeds are two essential commodity groups that play a critical role in meeting the basic caloric and nutritional needs of a growing global population. These crops serve as staple foods in many regions and are vital sources of essential nutrients including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and micronutrients. In recent decades, both sectors have experienced rapid growth, driven by rising per capita income, population expansion, increased industrial applications, and evolving dietary preferences. However, despite this progress, the production, processing, and equitable availability of grains and oilseeds continue to face significant challenges, including climate variability, resource constraints, supply chain disruptions, and environmental concerns.
This Special Issue aims to explore the multifaceted role of major grains and oilseeds in promoting global food security, enhancing environmental sustainability, and supporting the resilience of food systems. It will examine how various processing techniques, both conventional and advanced, impact waste minimization, improve the nutritional and functional quality of final products, and enable the upcycling of waste streams and byproducts. By showcasing innovative approaches to processing, this Special Issue will highlight strategies that reduce the environmental footprint of grain and oilseed processing while unlocking new value-added opportunities. Case studies and research findings will illustrate how these technologies contribute to circular economy models, reduce post-harvest losses, and support the development of sustainable food ingredients and materials.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Biomass.
Prof. Dr. Nurhan Dunford
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- grain processing
- oilseed processing
- value-added processing of byproducts and waste streams
- waste minimization
- food security
- sustainability
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