Production of Hydrogels from Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Fractionation of Blackcurrant Pomace.

ABSTRACT: The exploitation of unavoidable food supply chain wastes resulting from primary and secondary processing for chemicals, materials, and bioenergy is an important concept in the drive towards circular-based, resource-efficient biorefineries rather than petroleum refineries. The potential production of hydrogels (materials) from unavoidable food supply chain wastes, which are naturally rich in biopolymers such as cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, and lignin, represents an interesting opportunity. However, these intertwined and interconnected biopolymers require separation and deconstruction prior to any useful application. Thus, this study aims to explore the formation of hydrogels from defibrillated celluloses (MW-DFCs) produced via acid-free stepwise microwave hydrothermal processing of bla

SUBMITTER: Inthalaeng N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10530458 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature