Valorization of Agricultural Residues: Challenges and Opportunities in the Production of Bio-Based Materials

Authors

  • Jun Liu Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5393-3187
  • Xiangyu Wang Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
  • Zhixiong Fan Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
  • Zhiren Liu Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
  • Ping Xu Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
  • Trupti Rohan Sawant Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
  • Guijuan Huang Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
  • Xinxin Deng Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
  • Jiaqi Guo Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
  • Jin Wang Kingdecor (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd., 20 South Tianhu Road, Quzhou 324022, China
  • Mengbo Zhou Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China

Keywords:

Biomass waste, Bio-based materials, Agricultural residue, Biochar, Nanocellulose

Abstract

Environmental pollution and resource waste resulting from the disposal of agricultural biomass waste have become a global issue. Consequently, the pursuit of sustainable strategies for recycling such waste biomass and achieving its efficient and high-value conversion has emerged as a critical challenge that presents for both the global academic and industrial communities. This work provides a comprehensive overview of the current advancements in recycling and conversion of agricultural biomass waste into a variety of bio-based materials, with a particular focus on the biochar, nanocellulose, and bio-based plastics. Potential applications of these bio-based materials in agriculture and beyond with high added-value, such as cosmetics and biomedicine, are discussed with representative cases study. This review also highlights the challenges and future prospects in converting agricultural residues into various bio-based materials. It is hoped that this review will contribute to the understanding and promotion of recycling and reutilization of agricultural biomass waste, offering promising solutions for sustainable development of agricultural production.

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Published

2025-02-18 — Updated on 2025-05-01

How to Cite

Liu, J., Wang, X., Fan, Z., Liu, Z., Xu, P., Sawant, T. R., … Zhou, M. (2025). Valorization of Agricultural Residues: Challenges and Opportunities in the Production of Bio-Based Materials. BioResources, 20(2), 4798–4820. Retrieved from https://ojs.bioresources.com/index.php/BRJ/article/view/24120

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 2 (2025)

Section

Scholarly Review