A review of the use of giant reed (Arundo donax L.) in the biorefineries context
Author:
Ortega Zaida1ORCID, Bolaji Ife2ORCID, Suárez Luis1ORCID, Cunningham Eoin2ORCID
Affiliation:
1. Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica , Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria , Campus Universitario de Tafira Baja, 35017 , Las Palmas de Gran Canaria , Spain 2. School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Queen’s University Belfast , Stranmillis Road, BT9 5AH Belfast , UK
Abstract
Abstract
The massive availability of biomass generated by the common giant reed (Arundo donax L.) motivates the search for its possible industrial use for the generation of high added-value products through implementing a biorefinery approach. The literature demonstrates the potential of common cane to obtain different high-value compounds, such as levulinic acid, oligosaccharides, fermentable sugars, highly digestible fiber for animal feed, polyphenols, and natural fibers for composite materials, among others. The data shows the upward trend in Europe toward the generation of new green industries, grouped under the biorefinery concept. Therefore, this review summarizes the current knowledge on the use of Arundo to produce materials, fibers, and chemicals. Major environmental concerns related to this plant are also reviewed. Special attention has been paid to the potential use of Arundo to produce chemicals using green chemistry approaches, as a way to contribute to and advance the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. Recommendations for future research are also outlined.
Funder
Spanish Ministry of Universities. European Union towards Next Generation funds (Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia del Gobierno de España). Vicerrectorado de Investigación de la ULPGC Agencia Canaria de Investigación, Innovación y Sociedad de la Información Consejería de Economía, Conocimiento y Empleo del Gobierno de Canarias
Publisher
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Subject
General Chemical Engineering
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