Multipurpose, Integrated 2nd Generation Biorefineries
Lorenzo Bertin2016, BioMed Research International
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The special issue focuses on recent advances in using bioresidues as renewable feedstock in second generation biorefineries. It discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by lignocellulosic materials derived from organic waste and highlights various studies on bioconversion processes, including the production of lactic acid from brewer spent grains and phenolic compounds from oil palm waste. The findings aim to promote the integration of biorefineries into a sustainable biobased economy, turning waste disposal issues into opportunities.
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