TY - JOUR
T1 - Green Biorefinery systems for the production of climate-smart sustainable products from grasses, legumes and green crop residues
AU - Gaffey, James
AU - Rajauria, Gaurav
AU - McMahon, Helena
AU - Ravindran, Rajeev
AU - Dominguez, Carmen
AU - Ambye-Jensen, Morten
AU - Souza, Macella F.
AU - Meers, Erik
AU - Aragonés, Marta Macias
AU - Skunca, Dubravka
AU - Sanders, Johan P.M.
PY - 2023/9
Y1 - 2023/9
N2 - Grasses, legumes and green plant wastes represent a ubiquitous feedstock for developing a bioeconomy in regions across Europe. These feedstocks are often an important source of ruminant feed, although much remains unused or underutilised. In addition to proteins, these materials are rich in fibres, sugars, minerals and other components that could also be used as inputs for bio-based product development. Green Biorefinery processes and initiatives are being developed to better capitalise on the potential of these feedstocks to produce sustainable food, feed, materials and energy in an integrated way. Such systems may support a more sustainable primary production sector, enable the valorisation of green waste streams, and provide new business models for farmers. This review presents the current developments in Green Biorefining, focusing on a broad feedstock and product base to include different models of Green Biorefinery. It demonstrates the potential and wide applicability of Green Biorefinery systems, the range of bio-based product opportunities and highlights the way forward for their broader implementation. While the potential for new products is extensive, quality control approval will be required prior to market entry.
AB - Grasses, legumes and green plant wastes represent a ubiquitous feedstock for developing a bioeconomy in regions across Europe. These feedstocks are often an important source of ruminant feed, although much remains unused or underutilised. In addition to proteins, these materials are rich in fibres, sugars, minerals and other components that could also be used as inputs for bio-based product development. Green Biorefinery processes and initiatives are being developed to better capitalise on the potential of these feedstocks to produce sustainable food, feed, materials and energy in an integrated way. Such systems may support a more sustainable primary production sector, enable the valorisation of green waste streams, and provide new business models for farmers. This review presents the current developments in Green Biorefining, focusing on a broad feedstock and product base to include different models of Green Biorefinery. It demonstrates the potential and wide applicability of Green Biorefinery systems, the range of bio-based product opportunities and highlights the way forward for their broader implementation. While the potential for new products is extensive, quality control approval will be required prior to market entry.
KW - Biorefinery
KW - Carbohydrates
KW - Grass
KW - Protein
KW - Sustainability
U2 - 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2023.108168
DO - 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2023.108168
M3 - Article
C2 - 37146921
AN - SCOPUS:85158821122
SN - 0734-9750
VL - 66
JO - Biotechnology Advances
JF - Biotechnology Advances
M1 - 108168
ER -