Lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) is an abundant renewable energy resource. Hence, the
conversion of biomass into fuel and platform chemicals has recently attracted considerable …

Food waste (FW) contains many nutritional components such as proteins, lipids, fats,
polysaccharides, carbohydrates, and metal ions, which can be reused in some processes to …

Biorefineries are critical components for industrial conversion of sustainably sourced plant
biomass into fuels, chemicals and materials. Cascading of potential products from highest to …

Food waste represents a potential source to produce value-added materials replacing the
use of virgin ones. However, the use of food waste as feedstock in biorefineries is still at an …

The circular economy and bioeconomy can contribute to transitioning towards more
sustainable production and consumption in the olive oil sector. This article is the first to …

By-products and waste from olive production (agriculture) and the olive oil industry (mills
and refineries) are an important environmental issue in Mediterranean areas. Industrial …

Olive oil is a characteristic product of Mediterranean countries, and its production is rapidly
expanding to many other regions due to the health benefits attributed to the consumption of …

Biorefineries will be strategic players in achieving the circular economy and sustainability
goals. This work presents a comprehensive review of the last decade of research on the …

Background Plant-derived wastes from agriculture, processing, distribution, and retail are
generated in large quantities. The majority of the wastes are underutilized and may cause …

Olive oil industry is one of the most important industries in the world. Currently, the land
devoted to olive-tree cultivation around the world is ca. 11× 106 ha, which produces more …