Sustainable utilization of pineapple wastes for production of bioenergy, biochemicals and value-added products: A review

Agricultural residues play a pivotal role in meeting the growing energy and bulk chemicals demand and food security of society. There is global concern about the utilization of fossil-based fuels and chemicals which create serious environmental problems. Biobased sustainable fuels can afford energy and fuels for future generations. Agro-industrial waste materials can act as the alternative way for generating bioenergy and biochemicals strengthening low carbon economy. Processing of pineapple generates about 60% of the weight of the original pineapple fruit in the form of peel, core, crown end, and pomace that can be converted into bioenergy sources like bioethanol, biobutanol, biohydrogen, and biomethane along with animal feed and vermicompost as described in this paper. This paper also explains about bioconversion process towards the production of various

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Agricultural residues are crucial for meeting society's growing energy and bulk chemicals demand, as well as ensuring food security. The use of fossil-based fuels and chemicals has raised global concern due to their negative environmental impacts. Biobased sustainable fuels offer a solution for future generations. This paper focuses on the potential of utilizing agro-industrial waste materials, specifically pineapple processing waste, for bioenergy generation, animal feed, and vermicompost production.