From Nature to Function: Unlocking the Potential of Bio-Derived Materials from Lignocellulosic Biomass for Multifunctional Applications

From stone fruit waste to functional bioproducts: Integrated biorefinery strategies for sustainable valorization of Prunus by-products

Wood Vinegar from Lignocellulosic Biomass in the Context of Forest Biorefineries: Opportunities, Challenges, and Pathways Toward Standardization

Wood vinegar (WV), also known as pyroligneous acid, is the aqueous condensate produced during lignocellulosic biomass pyrolysis, generated alongside biochar and non-condensable gases. In forest biorefineries, it represents a promising value-added coproduct capable of transforming forestry and agroforestry residues into...

Valorization of invasive lignocellulosic species for sustainable nanocellulose production: recent developments and applications

Increasing environmental concerns regarding petroleum-based products have intensified the search for sustainable, biodegradable alternatives. Nanocellulose, derived from lignocellulosic biomass, represents a promising solution due to its high strength, biodegradability, and potential for surface functionalization. This...

Valorization of Agro-Industrial By-Products in the Development of Bio-Polymer Films, Biodegradable Plasticulture, and Intelligent Food-Packaging Materials

The increasing environmental impact of petroleum-based plastics has intensified the need for renewable, biodegradable, active, and intelligent materials for food packaging and agricultural plasticulture. This review critically analyzes the potential to valorize agro-industrial by-products and underutilized biomass to p...

Production and characterization of structural nanocellulose from young palm fruit residues for reinforcement in bionanocomposite fabrication: from waste to nanomaterials

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), a bio-based nanoscale material derived from lignocellulosic biomass, have recently attracted significant attention as an additive to fabricate multifunctional nanocomposites owing to their physicochemical, thermomechanical, microstructural, and morphological properties and eco-friendly na...

Integrated Valorization of Banana Leaves and Sugarcane Bagasse into Oyster Mushrooms and Biofertilizer: Advancing a Circular Bioeconomy Approach

The increasing generation of lignocellulosic agricultural residues presents both an environmental challenge and an opportunity for resource recovery within the circular bioeconomy. In Tanzania, banana leaves and sugarcane bagasse are among the most abundant biodegradable wastes generated from agricultural activities, l...