Background The very recently released EFSA's scientific opinion on the safety of dried
(whole or ground) Tenebrio molitor larvae (yellow mealworm) considering their uses in …

Yellow mealworm larvae (YML; Tenebrio molitor) are considered as a valuable insect
species for animal feed due to their high nutritional values and ability to grow under different …

In this study, biodegradation of polystyrene (PS) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) by
Zophobas atratus larvae was characterized to investigate fragmentation of ingested …

The present study aimed to evaluate the potential of yellow mealworms (Tenebrio molitor)
reared using local agricultural by-products as an alternative feed for monogastric and …

Simple Summary Protein-rich insects are becoming more popular as livestock feed
alternatives to fish and soy meal. A variation of different diets was used to rear mealworm …

Nowadays, it is urgent to produce in larger quantities and more sustainably to reduce the
gap between food supply and demand. In a circular bioeconomy vision, insects receive …

Polylactic acid (PLA) is biodegraded rapidly under composting or thermophilic temperature
but slowly under natural conditions with substantial microplastics generated. In this study …

Insects are a pathway through which agro-food waste can become a high-quality source of
nutrients for both livestock and humans. Yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor L., Coleoptera …

About one-third of the food produced annually worldwide ends up as waste. A minor part of
this waste is used for biofuel and compost production, but most is landfilled, causing …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) have been actively studied in academia and industry for
their properties comparable to petroleum-derived plastics and high biocompatibility …