Abstract
Every year, the food processing industry generates a massive quantity of waste and disposal poses many economic and environmental issues. These challenges can be eradicated by transforming the food industry wastes (FIWs) into a variety of value-added materials. Nanocellulose, a natural nanomaterial with several attractive properties and multiple potential applications, can be produced from these FIWs. Studies have shown that nanocellulose can be produced from FIWs using various chemical, mechanical, or biological processes. These FIW-derived nanocelluloses exhibit good chemical properties, excellent morphology, good thermal stability, and high crystallinity with desirable zeta potential. In addition, because of their easy availability and low cost, the FIWs can fulfil the raw materials demand for nanocellulose production. Thus, this chapter presents a review of the current production methods and characteristics of two types of nanocelluloses (cellulose nanocrystals and cellulose nanofibres) derived from various FIWs. Furthermore, this chapter highlights the applications of these FIW-derived nanocelluloses in nanocomposite development, textile industry, environmental remediation, food industry, and biomedical and healthcare industries.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Food Waste Valorisation |
| Subtitle of host publication | Food, Feed, Fertiliser, Fuel and Value-Added Products |
| Publisher | World Scientific Publishing Co. |
| Pages | 363-396 |
| Number of pages | 34 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781800612891 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781800612884 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2023 |
Keywords
- biomedical
- cellulose nanocrystals
- cellulose nanofibres
- food waste
- lignocellulosic biomass
- nanocellulose
- nanocomposite
- packaging
- textile