Green Solvents and Their Applications on the Valorization of Forest and Agri-Food Wastes

Dear Colleagues,

Millions of tons of forest and agricultural waste are discarded each year during pruning operations. A large percentage of this waste comes in the form of wood such as bark, needles, pith, shoots, branches, etc. These residues have been used as compost due to their high mineral content or as food for certain animals. However, no clear application has been established for them, being mostly eliminated in controlled burning, causing an increase in environmental pollution. Recent studies have shown that these residues are rich in bioactive compounds of great interest, such as proteins, amino acids, polyphenols, stilbenes, etc.: compounds that have shown beneficial properties both for the environment and for human health itself. In this Special Issue, the aim is to collect recent advances focussing on green solvents for the extraction of said compounds and their valorisation into innovative materials, favouring the circular economy principles, as well as contributing to mitigating environmental pollution.

Dr. Bruno Medronho
Dr. Maria Jose Aliaño-González
Guest Editors

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