Biobased Products from Food Sector Waste: Bioplastics, Biocomposites, and Biocascading

In the past, food waste has been used to produce biogas and biofuels, fertilizers, and animal feed. Using it as a feedsk for innovative biorefineries is not only an ethical issue but also a smart application of the circular economy. This book explores the zero-waste concept in the thriving biobased sector, proposing technologies and procedures to meet the sustainable development goals.

The volume categorizes food waste sources and proposes an impressive number of high value-added compounds...