Waste to Wealth: Resource Utilization of Agricultural Waste through Effective Biomass Management

Dear Colleagues,

Agricultural biomasses refer to organic materials produced seasonally on Earth. These biomasses, which are crucial for both the survival of animals and humans, occur naturally and are abundant. They serve as vital energy sources and can be transformed into various useful products. Crop residues and animal waste, constituting biomass, hold significant potential for energy conversion in the energy sector. Throughout their lifecycle, from production to disposal, biomass interacts with ecosystems, exhibiting distinct physicochemical properties.

This Special Issue aims to demonstrate the latest advancements in the conversion of agricultural waste and byproducts into high-value products, thereby facilitating a transition from research discoveries to real-world industrial implementations. The Guest Editors are looking for submissions that delve into the extraction and characterization of valuable biomolecules from agricultural waste/byproducts, investigating their applications across both food and non-food domains. This encompasses innovations in technology, sensory characteristics, and the use of agricultural waste/byproducts as feedstocks for eco-friendly biobased/biodegradable packaging solutions. Contributions of research papers, reviews, or short communications are welcome.

Dr. Anabel Fernandez
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Agronomy is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• valorization
• biorefinery
• circular economy
• waste agricultural
• waste management
• bioenergy potential
• amendment