Green Extraction and Fractionation of Chestnut Wood Waste: A Sustainable Pathway to Biopolymers and Antimicrobial Solutions.

ABSTRACT: The disposal of agri-food biomass waste, such as chestnut wood waste (CWW), poses significant environmental and industrial challenges, contributing to resource depletion and waste accumulation. The development of sustainable strategies for biomass valorization is crucial for reducing waste and promoting a circular economy. In this study, microwave-assisted subcritical water extraction (MASWE) is investigated as an efficient and environmentally friendly method for the extraction of high-value bioactive compounds such as condensed tannins (CTs), hydrolyzable tannins (HTs), and low-weight polyphenols from CWW. The extraction process is followed by sequential membrane filtration and resin purification, adhering to green extraction principles to maximize yield and avoid water wastage. Furthermo

SUBMITTER: Aimone C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12456377 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature