Sustainable Management Strategies for Fruit Processing Byproducts for Biorefineries: A Review

Alfred Błaszczyk (), Sylwia Sady, Bogdan Pachołek, Dominika Jakubowska, Mariola Grzybowska-Brzezińska, Małgorzata Krzywonos and Stanisław Popek
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Alfred Błaszczyk: Department of Natural Science and Quality Assurance, Institute of Quality Science, Poznań University of Economics and Business, Al. Niepodległości 10, 61-875 Poznań, Poland
Sylwia Sady: Department of Natural Science and Quality Assurance, Institute of Quality Science, Poznań University of Economics and Business, Al. Niepodległości 10, 61-875 Poznań, Poland
Bogdan Pachołek: Department of Product Management, Institute of Marketing, Poznań University of Economics and Business, Al. Niepodległości 10, 61-875 Poznań, Poland
Dominika Jakubowska: Department of Market and Consumption, Faculty of Economics, Olsztyn University of Warmia and Mazury, Plac Cieszyński 1, 10-957 Olsztyn, Poland
Mariola Grzybowska-Brzezińska: Department of Market and Consumption, Faculty of Economics, Olsztyn University of Warmia and Mazury, Plac Cieszyński 1, 10-957 Olsztyn, Poland
Małgorzata Krzywonos: Department of Process Management, Faculty of Management, Wroclaw University of Economics and Business, Komandorska 118/120, 53-345 Wroclaw, Poland
Stanisław Popek: Department of Food Product Quality, Cracow University of Economics, Sienkiewicza 5, 30-332 Cracow, Poland

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 5, 1-22

Abstract: The fruit processing industry generates enormous amounts of byproducts, which are primarily removed through landfill or incineration. However, these processes cause carbon dioxide and methane emissions and release dioxin into the environment. The management of fruit processing byproducts is important for reducing the amount of food waste that is sent to landfills and for developing strategies through the reuse of these products for valorization and economic added value. Fruit processing byproducts are rich sources of bioactive compounds and fermentable and nonfermentable sugars. Therefore, these materials are very attractive feedstocks for developing integrated multifeed biorefineries that coproduce a wide range of natural products and bioenergy. The studies presented here have shown sustainable strategies for managing fruit processing byproducts via a biorefinery approach to achieve full valorization via a circular economy. The full valorization project proposed five main phases, namely, pretreatment, extraction, dark or aerobic fermentation, anaerobic digestion, and post-treatment, as well as two additional pathways to generate additional bioelectricity. When choosing the appropriate directions for the presented concept, a technoeconomic analysis should be carried out, considering the type of biomass and its availability at the site of the biorefinery and throughout the year of production. Applying the proposed concept of biorefineries in closed-loop technology is a promising way to enhance economic efficiency and decrease environmental influence in accordance with sustainable development.

Keywords: biochar; bioethanol; biogas; dye-sensitized solar cells; fruit byproducts; fuel cells; sustainable strategies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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