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{"title":"Mechanistic insights into slag formation and mineral evolution during olive kernel residue combustion","authors":"Maria Roulia,&nbsp;Vasiliki Mourti,&nbsp;Charalampos Vasilatos","doi":"10.1007/s13399-026-07157-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13399-026-07157-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Biomass combustion delivers renewable green energy through its inherently carbon-neutral cycle. The objective of this study is to elucidate the mechanism behind slag formation and mineral evolution during the industrial-scale combustion of olive kernel residues (OKR) with the dual aim of improving slag-mitigation strategies and identifying valorization routes for biomass-derived by-products. OKR feedstock was fully characterized for its chemical and thermal properties and slag deposits collected from a 5-MW boiler were investigated using SEM, XRF, and XRD/Rietveld methods to assess their micro-morphology, elemental makeup, and phase assemblage. Results showed that slag formation is driven by a two-step volatilization-condensation mechanism dominated by potassium and sulfates rather than sodium and chlorine. Compared with the 823 K OKR ash, the slag exhibited ∼50% reduction in Na, K, Ca and Mg, confirming extensive volatilization and redeposition. OKR slag consisted predominantly of an amorphous glassy matrix accompanied by crystalline phases, i.e., quartz, cristobalite, tridymite, wollastonite, sanidine, diopside, sylvite, arcanite and aphthitalite. The high aluminosilicate content combined with alkali vapors promoted the formation of low-melting eutectics and extensive vitrification. Slag micro-textures ranged from rock-like to compact reflecting the progressive accumulation and sintering of molten ash. The strong chemical and mineralogical similarity between boiler slag and bottom ash indicated shared utilization potential; these aluminosilicate-rich, nutrient-bearing materials can be useful in the construction industry and as alkaline soil amendments for pH restoration and nutrient elements’ release. Overall, the mechanistic insights obtained provide a basis for targeted slag-mitigation measures and support the broader circular-economy deployment of OKR biomass.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":488,"journal":{"name":"Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery","volume":"16 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s13399-026-07157-z.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147829775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Recovery of bioactive compounds from tomato and onion peels through different extraction methods and their use in active coatings","authors":"Nalan Yazicioglu,&nbsp;Lorin Renda,&nbsp;Başak Könker,&nbsp;Emel Özdemi̇r,&nbsp;Elmas Berfin Kaya,&nbsp;Naime Çolak","doi":"10.1007/s13399-026-07160-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13399-026-07160-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Producing active edible coating from tomato and onion peel as a method of waste disposal can be a favorable option, aligning with one of the primary goals of the food industry. This study investigates the valorization of tomato and red onion peels through the development of active edible coatings for bread preservation. In a novel approach that avoids chemical solvents, four different extraction techniques—microwave-assisted extraction (MAE), ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE), room temperature extraction, and high-temperature extraction—were evaluated to determine the most effective method for recovering phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity. Among these, MAE at 270 W for 7 min produced the highest yield (286.42 mg GAE/g dry extract), demonstrating both time efficiency and extraction effectiveness. Extracts obtained through MAE were then incorporated into edible coatings and applied to bread cubes at three concentrations (10, 50, and 100 mg/100 mL). Over a 7-day storage period, treated bread samples were evaluated for pH, moisture, weight loss, texture, and color parameters. Results showed that coatings with higher extract concentrations significantly reduced moisture loss and pH increase, delaying bread staling. Sensory analysis revealed that although the flavor of red onion extract influenced overall acceptability at higher doses, the formulation containing 50 mg extract per 100 mL successfully balanced preservation efficacy and sensory quality. This research provides a sustainable and functional solution for food waste utilization while offering an effective strategy to extend bread shelf life through bioactive edible coatings.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":488,"journal":{"name":"Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery","volume":"16 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s13399-026-07160-4.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147829774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bioplastics from wastewater: a systematic review on polyhydroxyalkanoate production in bioreactors within a circular bioeconomy framework","authors":"Rolando Calero,&nbsp;Juan Carlos Muyulema-Allaica,&nbsp;Erika Salavarría","doi":"10.1007/s13399-026-07150-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13399-026-07150-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are biodegradable bioplastics capable of replacing petroleum-based polymers. Their production from organic substrates in industrial wastewater offers a sustainable approach to mitigating plastic pollution while supporting circular bioeconomy strategies. Despite growing interest, the literature on wastewater-to-PHA bioconversion remains fragmented, with inconsistencies in bioreactor configurations, microbial enrichment strategies, and performance metrics that hinder scalability and cross-study comparability. This systematic review synthesizes recent advances in PHA production using aerobic and anaerobic bioreactors fed with wastewater-derived substrates, emphasizing microbial enrichment techniques and operational strategies such as aerobic dynamic feeding and feast-famine regimes. A comprehensive search was conducted across Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar, covering studies published between 1999 and 2025 with emphasis on works from 2008 onward. Findings reveal diverse bioreactor designs and microbial systems capable of converting volatile fatty acids into PHAs, with process performance depending on nutrient availability, microbial selection, and reactor design. Among configurations reviewed, sequencing batch reactors operated under feast-famine regimes with mixed microbial cultures demonstrated the strongest potential for scalable production, achieving 30 to 60 percent of cell dry weight (CDW) accumulation. Recent pilot-scale studies using membrane bioreactors further confirm that PHA production can be integrated with wastewater treatment while maintaining effluent quality standards. Future research should prioritize process scalability, techno-economic assessment, and standardized metrics to enable reliable sustainability evaluations within circular bioeconomy frameworks.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":488,"journal":{"name":"Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery","volume":"16 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147830074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhanced cationic dye adsorption using Stenotrophomonas indicatrix -modified MnFe2O4: performance evaluation and adsorption mechanism","authors":"Duygu Ozdes,&nbsp;Alper Dede,&nbsp;Fatma Asya Turfan,&nbsp;Serdal Seker","doi":"10.1007/s13399-026-07152-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13399-026-07152-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, MnFe₂O₄ magnetic nanoparticles were modified with the <i>Stenotrophomonas indicatrix</i> bacteria for the first time in the literature to develop an effective and novel bio-adsorbent for the remediation of toxic cationic dyes, specifically Rhodamine 6G (R6G) and Methylene Blue (MB), from contaminated aqueous media. MnFe₂O₄ and bacteria-loaded MnFe₂O₄ were thoroughly characterized using FTIR, XRD, and SEM-EDX analyses. XRD results confirmed that the cubic spinel structure of MnFe₂O₄ was preserved after bacterial modification, while FTIR spectra evidenced the successful incorporation of biological functional groups, including –NH, –OH, amide, and phosphate moieties, onto the nanoparticle surface. Adsorption performance of the dyes was evaluated in terms of parameters including aqueous solution pH, equilibrium time, bacteria-loaded MnFe₂O₄ dosage, and initial R6G and MB concentration. After investigating the effect of salt on adsorption efficiency, the applicability of the proposed adsorbent was assessed using real water samples. According to the experimental results, the optimum pH and equilibrium period for the uptake of both dyes were determined to be 8.0 and 60 min, respectively. Kinetic analyses showed that the pseudo-second order kinetic model exhibited a superior fit in representing the adsorption rates of both dyes, while isotherm studies indicated that both Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models fit the experimental data well. While the adsorption capacities of pure MnFe₂O₄ for MB and R6G were 19.5 mg g^− 1 and 15.3 mg g^− 1, respectively, these values reached 67.6 mg g^− 1 and 59.5 mg g^− 1 for the bacteria-loaded MnFe₂O₄. The obtained data revealed that bacterial modification significantly increased the adsorption capacity of MnFe₂O₄, suggesting that the developed bio-adsorbent stands out as an effective and promising candidate for the remediation of dye-contaminated effluents.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":488,"journal":{"name":"Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery","volume":"16 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s13399-026-07152-4.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147829773","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Utilizing crude exoenzyme of Priestia endophytica SSP strain in the transesterification of waste cottonseed oil, its optimization and fuel competence analysis in a diesel engine","authors":"M. A. Sundaramahalingam,&nbsp;M Ponmanian,&nbsp;Pavithra Vijayachandran,&nbsp;Porpatham Ekambaram,&nbsp;Senthil Kumar Arumugam,&nbsp;P. Sivashanmugam","doi":"10.1007/s13399-026-07143-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13399-026-07143-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The world’s energy demand is rising rapidly and conventional energy sources are at risk of exploitation. Uncontrolled emissions and a significant price increase in commercial fuel promoted the search for new diesel engine substitutes. This study focuses on biodiesel production from non-edible waste cottonseed oil (NWCSO), which could serve as a renewable and sustainable alternative for petroleum products. It involves using a novel crude exoenzyme (CEE) produced from <i>Priestia endophytica</i> SSP to transesterify NWCSO through the sonication process. The ultrasound-assisted enzyme-mediated transesterification process (UETP) was optimized using one variable analysis at a time and response surface methodology analysis to obtain the maximum biodiesel yield (99%). The optimized condition of UETP in converting NWCSO to biodiesel was found to be 8.26% of catalyst concentration, 5.38:1 ratio of Methanol to Oil molar ratio and 33.52 min of sonication time. The NWCSO biodiesel (NWCSOBD) was characterized using FTIR, TGA, GC-MS and proton H-NMR to elucidate its elemental composition. NWCSOBD was tested for its fuel compatibility by running it in a single-cylinder diesel engine alongside commercial diesel. The experimental results of the fuel competence analysis revealed that exhaust emissions, including carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and HC, were reduced across all biodiesel mixtures. However, they are much less than all blends in BD20. However, a slight increase in nitrogen oxides (NO_x) emissions was experienced for biodiesel mixtures. NWCSO and CEE of <i>Priestia endophytica</i> SSP strain could be a stronger source of biodiesel and a catalyst, respectively, for the transesterification reaction.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":488,"journal":{"name":"Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery","volume":"16 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147829252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mathematical modeling and thermodynamic adjustment of drying kinetics and determination of total carotenoids in dried tropical fruit residues from the Brazilian Amazon","authors":"Ingryd Rodrigues Martins,&nbsp;Tatyane Mylena Souza da Cruz,&nbsp;Fernanda Wariss Figueiredo Bezerra,&nbsp;Luiza Helena da Silva Martins,&nbsp;Tonye Gil Matos Waughon,&nbsp;Maria Regina Sarkis Peixoto Joele","doi":"10.1007/s13399-026-07144-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13399-026-07144-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, drying kinetics and their influence on the total carotenoid content in pineapple (AB), Barbados cherry (AC), and passion fruit (MA) pulp residues from Cooperativa Agrícola de Tomé–Açú (CAMTA) in Pará, Brazil, were evaluated with the goal of facilitating the application of these byproducts as functional vegetable flours. To this end, conversion drying was conducted in an air circulation oven at 60 and 70 °C for a total time of 180 min. On the basis of the experimental data of the kinetic process, eleven mathematical models were analyzed, which were evaluated via the coefficient of determination (R²), chi-square (X²), estimated error (SE), and root mean square error (RMSE), and the model that best predicted the results was subsequently identified. The kinetic curves for the residues indicated similar behaviors. However, at 70 °C, the moisture ratio decreased more rapidly. The total carotenoid content in the AB residues was higher at 70 °C than those in the other fruit pulp residues. In contrast, the total carotenoid contents in the AC and MA residues did not significantly differ between the two temperatures (<i>p</i> &gt; 0.05). Among the models considered, the Midilli model best fit the drying behaviors of all tropical fruit residues. Notably, the Midilli model optimally captured the drying kinetics data, and the thermodynamic parameters determined with this model were accurate. Thus, agroindustrial fruit pulp residues can serve as alternatives in vegetable flour production, thereby retaining a functional component after the drying process at the studied temperatures, which can facilitate the potential application of these fruit byproducts in various food system matrices.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":488,"journal":{"name":"Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery","volume":"16 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s13399-026-07144-4.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147829253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Transforming cheese whey into value-added protein hydrolysates: from bioactivity assessment to economic feasibility within a circular bioeconomy framework","authors":"Marcy Heli Paiva Rodrigues,&nbsp;Cláudia Andréia Gräff,&nbsp;William Jacobs,&nbsp;Fernanda Majolo,&nbsp;Daniel Neutzling Lehn,&nbsp;Claucia Fernanda Volken de Souza","doi":"10.1007/s13399-026-07148-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13399-026-07148-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study aimed to valorize cheese whey, an abundant dairy agro-industrial co-product, by producing bioactive protein hydrolysates, characterizing their techno-functional properties, and assessing the economic feasibility of the proposed process. Ultrafiltration of cheese whey yielded a concentrate with 37% (w/w) protein content on a dry basis. The whey protein hydrolysate (WPH) obtained after 8 h of enzymatic treatment with Flavourzyme reached a degree of hydrolysis of 17.5%. Following spray drying, the resulting hydrolysate (WPH8H) exhibited antioxidant and anti-aging activities. Techno-functional characterization revealed 98.4% solubility, 4.6% foaming capacity, and 4.0% foam stability, while hydrolysis reduced β-lactoglobulin (β-LG) antigenicity by approximately 77% in the peptide fraction below 3 kDa. Economic assessment of the WPH8H production demonstrated a 93% return on investment and a payback period of two years, supporting the financial viability of the process. Overall, this study highlights the potential to convert underutilized cheese whey into high-value bioactive ingredients through an integrated framework encompassing process development, functional characterization, and economic analysis. The results indicate that the production of bioactive whey protein hydrolysates represents a higher value-added alternative compared to conventional whey utilization pathways, supporting the development of integrated and resource-efficient processing strategies within the dairy sector.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":488,"journal":{"name":"Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery","volume":"16 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s13399-026-07148-0.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147829713","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sustainable valorization of agricultural wheat bran for Indole-3-acetic acid production and phosphate solubilization by Saccharothrix texasensis MB15","authors":"Abderrahmane Benadjila,&nbsp;Khadidja Allali,&nbsp;Yacine Goudjal,&nbsp;Miyada Zamoum,&nbsp;Abdelghani Zitouni","doi":"10.1007/s13399-026-07141-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13399-026-07141-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) production and Phosphate-solubilization represent critical plant growth-promoting traits that enhance agricultural productivity and soil fertility. This study aimed to optimize a wheat bran–based fermentation medium to enhance IAA production and phosphate solubilization by Saccharothrix texasensis MB15, the most promising strain among eighteen Saharan isolates, targeting a ≥ 2.5-fold increase in IAA production and phosphate solubilization through statistical optimization. Using one-factor-at-a-time approach, wheat bran concentration and fermentation duration were identified as key factors influencing IAA production and P-solubilization. Maximum IAA yields were achieved with 50–75 g/L wheat bran after 144 h of incubation. Further optimization through a fractional factorial design highlighted wheat bran, ammonium nitrate (NH₄NO₃), and sodium chloride (NaCl) as significant medium components. A central composite design coupled with response surface methodology determined their optimal concentrations at 87 g/L, 5.25 g/L and 5.5 g/L, respectively. Under these conditions, IAA production increased by 286% (141.79 µg/mL), and P-solubilization improved by 475% (395.03 µg/mL) compared to the non-optimized medium. These results underscore the potential of wheat bran as a sustainable substrate to optimize the dual-functionality of <i>S</i>. <i>texasensis</i> MB15 in simultaneously producing IAA and solubilizing phosphate, offering a promising strategy for multifunctional biofertilizer development in nutrient-poor environments.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":488,"journal":{"name":"Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery","volume":"16 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147796978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Turning biomass into nanozymes: iron-based nanoparticles from Cupressus sempervirens for enzyme-mimetic detection of H2O2","authors":"Halis Enes Ünal,&nbsp;Deniz Uzunoğlu Doğruyol,&nbsp;Ayla Özer","doi":"10.1007/s13399-026-07127-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13399-026-07127-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Recent advancements in nanotechnology have led to the development of peroxidase-like nanozymes, which show promise in detection systems for H₂O₂. The sustainable transformation of biomass into functional nanomaterials is a growing field of interest for detection applications. In this study, we present a novel preparation of iron-based nanozymes by using <i>Cupressus sempervirens</i>, a naturally occurring hyperaccumulator plant located near an iron–steel industrial zone, as peroxidase-like catalysts for detection of H₂O₂. The nanozymes, iron-based nanoparticles (FeNPs), were prepared using the leaching method developed by us, and the nanozymes were characterized via SEM, EDS, XRD, DSC, FT-IR and XPS. FeNPs exhibited an inverse spinel crystal structure, contained Si, O, Fe, Al, Mg, and K elements, and had a spherical structure with 17 ± 3.1 nm particles size. FTIR analysis confirmed the formation of iron oxide with characteristic Fe–O vibrations and surface hydroxyl groups, while XPS revealed a mixed-valence Fe²⁺/Fe³⁺ surface chemistry with hydroxylated oxygen species, consistent with an Fe₃O₄-like structure. The as-prepared FeNPs demonstrated intrinsic peroxidase-like catalytic activity, enabling the colorimetric detection of H₂O₂ using 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine as a chromogenic substrate. The colorimetric detection of H₂O₂ using FeNPs revealed a wide linear range and a low limit of detection (0.95 µM), making it favorable for sensitive H₂O₂ quantification. The findings designated that the colorimetric detection of H₂O₂ could be selectively performed by using FeNPs in the presence of various components. The analytical performance of FeNPs-based detection method was validated against a conventional titanyl oxalate method, with no statistically significant difference observed. This study demonstrates a novel and eco-friendly route for the valorization of hyperaccumulator plant biomass into catalytically active nanozymes, offering a sustainable strategy for the development of cost-effective, robust, and selective colorimetric catalysts for environmental or analytical applications.</p>\u0000 <span>AbstractSection</span>\u0000 Graphical Abstract\u0000 <div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div>\u0000 \u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":488,"journal":{"name":"Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery","volume":"16 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s13399-026-07127-5.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147796969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Recent advances in the sustainable production of bacterial cellulose from agro-industrial waste and its application in agriculture and the food industry","authors":"Khumballambam Roshibina Devi,&nbsp;Keisham Niranjan Singh,&nbsp;Amit Seth","doi":"10.1007/s13399-026-07142-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13399-026-07142-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Bacterial cellulose (BC), an exopolysaccharide, is known for its unique physicochemical properties, including high purity, tensile strength, and biocompatibility. These features have sparked growing interest in its use as a sustainable alternative to synthetic polymers in agriculture and the food industry. This review highlights the cellulose biosynthetic machinery, sustainable BC production from agro-industrial waste, and advancements in bioreactor design for scaling up production, aiming to reduce costs and improve yield. The review also explores the emerging applications of BC in food packaging, where it serves as a biodegradable, edible, antimicrobial film and as a carrier matrix for probiotics, ensuring viability during storage and gastrointestinal transit. In agriculture, BC has shown promise in controlled-release systems and as a soil moisture-retention aid. Analysis of recent studies indicates that the use of low-priced feedstocks and process optimization are key factors for improving the economic viability of BC production. Regardless of its potential, challenges such as high production cost, scalability issues continue to limit commercialization. Future research should focus on developing cost-effective production strategies, green purification methods, and multifunctional BC composites to enhance their applicability across different sectors. An overview of current research gaps is also provided to guide future development. Bacterial cellulose represents a versatile, eco-friendly material with wide-ranging applications, and thus, continued research is encouraged to fully explore its agricultural and industrial potential and support global sustainability efforts.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":488,"journal":{"name":"Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery","volume":"16 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147752379","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}