Bio-based Products from Lignocellulosic Waste Biomass

Abstract

This review presents data on the chemical composition of harvest residues and food <br /> industry by-products as widely abundant representatives of lignocellulosic waste biomass. Pretreatment methods, with special emphasis on biological methods, are presented <br /> as an important step in utilization of lignocellulosic waste biomass for the production of <br /> sustainable biofuels and high-value chemicals. Special attention was paid to the methods <br /> of lignin isolation and its possible utilization within lignocellulosic biorefinery. The objectives of circular bioeconomy and the main aspects of lignocellulosic biorefinery are <br /> highlighted. Finally, current data on industrial, pilot, and research and development <br /> plants used in Europe for the production of a variety of bio-based products from different <br /> feedstocks are presented.