Solid waste treatment and disposal is a global challenge for the development of a
sustainable society. The problem has been exacerbated by a rise in waste products as a …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are appealing as an important alternative to replace synthetic
plastics owing to its comparable physicochemical properties to that of synthetic plastics, and …

Recalcitrant nature of lignocellulosic biomass is a major hurdle in the holistic utilization of
cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin in biorefinery operations. Pretreatment of lignocellulosic …

Spent coffee grounds (SCG) are an important waste product millions of tons generated from
coffee consumption and could be effectively utilized for various applications due to their high …

The progress of versatile chemicals and bio-based fuels using renewable biomass has
gained ample importance. Furfural and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural are biomass-derived …

Lignocellulosic biomass is projected as a prospective renewable alternative to petroleum for
the production of fuel and chemicals. Pretreatment is necessary to disrupt the lignocellulosic …

The potential of green solvents, specifically deep eutectic solvents (DESs), has piqued the
interest of researchers in the field of lignocellulose pretreatment. To enhance the enzymatic …

Due to its high amount of organic and biodegradable components that can be recycled,
biowaste is not only a major cause of environmental contamination, but also a vast store of …

Global concerns related to environment and food security led circular bioeconomy as an
assuring approach to resolve global problems. The biomaterials (bioplastics) and bioenergy …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates are biopolymers produced by microbial fermentation. They have
excellent biodegradability and biocompatibility, which are regarded as promising substitutes …