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The Food–Materials Nexus: Next Generation Bioplastics and Advanced Materials from Agri‐Food Residues

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This review explores how food waste and agricultural byproducts can be transformed into useful bioplastics and advanced materials. By breaking down food residues into their component building blocks—like cellulose, pectin, and proteins—scientists can create eco-friendly plastics suitable for packaging, medical devices, and electronic applications. This approach supports a circular economy where waste becomes a valuable resource rather than an environmental burden.

Harnessing Aspergillus fumigatus for Sustainable Development: Biotechnological and Industrial Relevance

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Aspergillus fumigatus is a fungus commonly known for causing lung infections, but scientists have discovered it can be harnessed for environmentally friendly industrial processes. This fungus produces powerful enzymes useful in making biofuels, detergents, and textiles, and can even create tiny nanoparticles with antibacterial properties. By leveraging these capabilities while developing safer strains through genetic engineering, this fungus could play a major role in sustainable development and circular economy initiatives.

Microbes’ role in environmental pollution and remediation: a bioeconomy focus approach

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Microbes like bacteria and fungi can break down pollutants and transform harmful waste into useful products through biological processes called bioremediation. By employing these naturally occurring or genetically modified microorganisms, we can clean up contaminated soil and water while producing valuable products like proteins and biofuels. This approach offers an environmentally friendly and economically sustainable solution to waste management that reduces pollution while creating a circular bioeconomy.

Nutrients and Nutraceuticals from Vitis vinifera L. Pomace: Biological Activities, Valorization, and Potential Applications

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Wine production generates millions of tons of grape pomace (the leftover skins, seeds, and stems) annually, which has traditionally been discarded as waste. This review shows that grape pomace is actually rich in valuable nutrients and compounds like polyphenols and fiber that provide significant health benefits including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and disease-fighting properties. By using grape pomace in functional foods, supplements, and cosmetics, the wine industry can reduce waste while creating sustainable products that promote human health.

Sustainable Innovations in Food Microbiology: Fermentation, Biocontrol, and Functional Foods

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This review explores how microorganisms can make food production more sustainable and healthier. It discusses traditional fermented foods like yogurt and sauerkraut, modern biotechnology techniques to reduce food waste and create natural preservatives, and special food ingredients with beneficial bacteria that support digestive and mental health. The paper shows how applying microbial science could help address global food challenges while meeting consumer demands for natural, safe, and healthy products.

Indigenizing fungal biotechnology for planetary health: an opinion paper

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This paper proposes a framework for using fungi in sustainable ways that respects Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge and rights. Rather than large corporations controlling fungal biotechnology, the authors suggest local communities should develop their own fungal products using local species and waste materials. By combining traditional Indigenous practices with modern biotechnology and digital tools, communities can grow food, medicines, and materials while protecting fungal biodiversity and sharing in the economic benefits.

The value of microbial bioreactors to meet challenges in the circular bioeconomy

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Scientists are using specially designed containers called bioreactors to grow helpful microorganisms and mushrooms that can solve environmental and health problems. These bioreactors can produce medicines like natural diabetes treatments from mushrooms, create eco-friendly plastics, clean up polluted water, and turn waste products into valuable materials. This approach is sustainable, safe, and scalable, supporting the United Nations’ goals for a healthier planet.

Research on Development and Challenges of Forest Food Resources from an Industrial Perspective—Alternative Protein Food Industry as an Example

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This research examines how forests can provide alternative protein sources to help solve global hunger and food security issues. Scientists are developing new foods from insects, plants, fungi, and laboratory-grown meat, with markets growing rapidly and companies making significant investments. However, challenges remain including high production costs, consumer concerns about safety and taste, and varying regulations across countries that complicate bringing these products to market globally.

Research on Development and Challenges of Forest Food Resources from an Industrial Perspective—Alternative Protein Food Industry as an Example

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This research examines how forests can provide alternative protein sources including insects, plants, fungi, and lab-grown meat to help feed our growing global population. The market for these forest-based proteins is rapidly expanding, with insect protein reaching USD 3.2 billion in 2023 and plant-based alternatives growing even faster. However, challenges remain including high production costs, consumer skepticism, and varying regulations across countries that must be overcome for these innovations to reach mainstream markets.

Research Keyword: bioeconomy