Description
Fruit Seeds and Peels for Sustainable Biomaterials explores the utilization of fruit and vegetable waste in the production of bioplastics as environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics. The book presents innovative approaches to reducing the carbon footprint of the packaging industry while advancing principles of recyclability, sustainability, and the circular economy.The chapters provide an in-depth examination of various waste valorization techniques and compile global research efforts focused on the transformation of various fruit processing by-products. These industrial wastes are rich in polysaccharides, such as cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, which can be further treated to synthesize nanocellulose crystals or fibers using different physicochemical and nonconventional methods.The book highlights the application of these biomaterials in packaging, offering food professionals and other stakeholders sustainable alternatives to traditional plastic polymers. It delivers comprehensive insights into the potential of fruit seeds as a renewable source of biomaterials, and presents valuable scientific information on the technologies involved in using bio-based materials for food preservation. These insights aim to reduce the use of non-biodegradable plastic packaging materials.- Presents the potential of fruit seeds as a sustainable source of biomaterials- Showcases the technologies and knowledge on the utilization of bio-based materials in food preservation- Explores how to minimize the use of traditional non-biodegradable plastic packaging materials- Covers the development and commercialization of fruit seed-based biomaterials- Introduces new avenues for sustainable manufacturing and packaging solutions
Table of Contents
1. Fruit waste: Seeds, peels, and kernels for packaging2. Extraction and characterization of biomaterials from fruit seeds and peels3. Valorization of mango wastes for sustainable biomaterials4. Upcycling of peach pits for cellulose and lignin5. Valorization of plum seeds for packaging biomaterials6. Date seeds for food packaging applications7. Upcycling of jackfruit peel waste for bio-inspired sustainable food packaging, promisingly integrated with hydrophilic and/or hydrophobic natural deep eutectic solvents8. Upcycling of pomegranate peels in sustainable packaging9. Valorization of apple pomace for food packaging10. Valorization of grape pomace for packaging applications11. Banana peel waste: An emerging cellulosic material for packaging applications12. Citrus fruit peels: A sustainable bioresource for packaging13. Durian fruit rinds for packaging application
