Clean Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(4), P. 1326 - 1339
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
In
this
current
research,
various
amino
acids
(lysine,
betaine,
and
cysteine)
peptides
(oxidised
or
reduced
glutathione)
were
considered
as
potential
environmentally
friendly
alternatives
to
wool
bleaching.
A
greener
methodology
was
also
applied
dyeing.
Different
agro-wastes
(red
cabbage,
peppercorns,
red
yellow
onion
peels)
served
raw
pigment
materials.
The
process’s
efficiency
characterised
by
the
whiteness
degree,
colour
strength,
fastness
accelerated
washing
perspiration.
higher
index
value
observed
in
cysteine-based
formulations.
peel
exhibited
significant
tinctorial
properties
due
presence
of
some
natural
mordants.
All
proposed
treatments
designed
with
a
primary
focus
on
environmental
sustainability.
These
offer
sustainable
alternative
traditional
bleaching
dyeing
methods
for
wool.
They
reduce
costs
energy
consumption
while
creating
added
valorising
waste.
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
107, P. 106914 - 106914
Published: May 21, 2024
Ultrasound-assisted
extraction
(UAE)
is
an
innovative
process
for
recovering
valuable
substances
and
compounds
from
plants
various
biomaterials.
This
technology
holds
promise
resource
recovery
while
maintaining
the
quality
of
extracted
products.
The
review
comprehensively
discusses
UAE's
mechanism,
applications,
advantages,
limitations,
focusing
on
extracting
essential
oils
(EOs)
diverse
terrestrial
plant
materials.
These
exhibit
preservation,
flavor
enhancement,
antimicrobial
action,
antioxidant
effects,
anti-inflammatory
benefits
due
to
range
specific
in
their
composition.
Conventional
techniques
have
been
traditionally
employed,
limitations
prompted
introduction
novel
methods.
Therefore,
emphasizes
that
use
UAE,
alone
or
combination
with
other
cutting-edge
technologies,
can
enhance
EOs.
By
promoting
recovery,
reduced
energy
consumption,
minimal
solvent
use,
UAE
paves
way
a
more
sustainable
approach
harnessing
properties
With
its
applications
food,
pharmaceuticals,
industries,
further
research
into
synergies
technologies
required
unlock
full
potential
product
preservation.
Waste,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(3), P. 258 - 278
Published: July 27, 2024
This
review
aims
to
streamline
the
approach
assessing
most
used
valorization
methods
for
fruit
and
vegetable
waste
(FVW)
that
are
eco-friendly,
cost-effective,
sustainable
within
a
circular
economy
framework.
Green
processing
technologies
extraction
of
bioactive
compounds
from
FVW,
their
applications,
technico-economical
assessment
FVW’
biorefinery
support
highlighted.
Important
value-added
products
generated
by
FVW
include
compounds,
pectin,
protein
isolates,
such
as
soy,
natural
pigments
anthocyanins,
quinones,
carotenoids,
betalains,
chlorophyll.
At
this
time,
prospects
using
have
increased
in
food
supplements,
edible
packaging,
agriculture,
energy,
water
purification
fields.
The
findings
report
proper
management
not
only
minimizes
addition
landfills
absence
composting,
but
also
promotes
efficient
utilization
resources
development
innovative
materials
with
wide
range
beneficial
applications.
Implementing
possible
solutions
described
paper
would
reduce
environmental
impact,
open
up
new
economic
opportunities
through
FVW.
Journal of Food Process Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
47(9)
Published: Aug. 28, 2024
Abstract
Lycopene
is
a
coloring
substance
with
significant
value
as
natural
food
color,
along
recognized
medicinal
and
therapeutic
properties.
Fruit
waste
produced
in
huge
amounts
by
fruit
processing
industries.
The
extraction
of
lycopene
from
this
promising
strategy,
for
its
application
food,
pharmaceutical
cosmetic
This
review
summarizes
the
innovative
techniques
utilized
extracting
tomato,
papaya,
pink
guava,
seabuckthorn
berries,
apricots.
goal
to
assess
effectiveness
contemporary
methods
underscore
their
ability
improve
sustainability
efficiency
valuable
substance.
Conventional
have
long
been
pigment
materials,
but
these
several
drawbacks.
Novel
such
ultrasound‐assisted
extraction,
microwave‐assisted
pulsed
electric
field‐assisted
enzyme‐assisted
high
hydrostatic
pressure‐assisted
super‐critical
fluid
provide
higher
yields
compared
conventional
techniques,
using
smaller
amount
solvents.
These
offer
improved
efficiency,
reduced
time,
increased
selectivity,
minimized
degradation,
preserved
bioactivity
lycopene,
environmental
friendliness.
Packaging Technology and Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
37(10), P. 941 - 954
Published: July 6, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
changes
in
lifestyle
patterns
and
the
adoption
of
a
busy
life
have
led
to
widespread
acceptance
ready‐to‐cook
(RTC)
products,
particularly
meat
products.
Chicken
patties,
being
preprocessed
RTC
product,
are
consumed
worldwide.
This
study
investigates
impact
perforated
modified
atmosphere
packaging
(MAP)
on
physicochemical,
sensory
microbial
attributes
chicken
patties
stored
at
4
°C
for
14
days.
focus
is
assessing
consequences
package
damage
occurring
any
stage
supply
chain.
Perforations
measuring
0.2
mm
0.4
were
introduced
into
polypropylene
boxes,
wherein
subsequently
packaged
under
five
distinct
gas
concentrations
CO
2
(ranging
from
0%
50%)
O
50%),
alongside
constant
level
50%
N
.
A
control
group
containing
normal
air
along
with
perforations
was
included
comparison
other
groups
atmospheres.
results
indicated
that
(PP
CON9
)
highest
concentration
(50%)
lowest
(0%)
most
effective
preserving
quality
during
storage
by
reducing
moisture
loss
(3%),
protein
denaturation
(0.38%),
lipid
oxidation
(0.54%),
cooking
(0.72%),
shrinkage
(0.18%),
water
holding
capacity
(5.67%),
losses
spoilage.
occurred
A2
).
highlights
even
if
damaged,
it
still
efficiently
preserves
compared
damaged
air.
However,
leakage
significantly
impacts
efficiency
MAP,
necessitating
solutions
prevent
occur
this
issue.
International Journal of Food Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2025(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Surplus
banana
crops
that
are
not
marketable,
but
still
of
suitable
quality
for
consumption,
indeed
a
challenge
in
terms
underutilization
as
post‐harvest
by‐product.
However,
this
situation
also
presents
an
exciting
opportunity:
these
by‐products
can
serve
valuable
raw
material
the
production
extruded
snacks.
This
study
examines
impact
incorporating
passion
fruit
and
mango
pulp
(6%
w
/
)
into
green
flour
on
physicochemical
properties,
pre‐
postextrusion
cooking,
bioactive
compound
content,
alongside
their
bioaccessibility
during
vitro
digestion.
Proximate
composition
analysis
revealed
there
were
no
significant
changes
lipid
protein
content
following
extrusion.
was
notable
decrease
fiber
due
to
alterations
starch.
Initial
values
zinc,
sodium,
calcium
0.678
mg/100
g,
9.237
14.214
respectively.
Extrusion
resulted
increase
zinc
(1.032,
0.736,
0.999
g),
sodium
(21.904,
17.608,
18.787
(28.217,
16.884,
58.207
g)
extrudates
without
pulp,
with
The
addition
significantly
enhanced
total
phenolic
compounds
carotenoids,
though
thermal
degradation
reduced
postextrusion.
Texture
demonstrated
differences
among
samples,
which
found
have
hardness
crispness
consistent
those
reported
literature,
at
20–25
N
100–117
crispness.
In
digestion
increased
compounds,
flavonoids,
carotenoids
extrudate
samples
compared
mixtures.
enhancements
41%–72%
phenolics,
100%
22%–78%
carotenoids.
utilization
surplus
represents
alternative
produce
healthy
functional
snacks
enriched
pulps.
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
118, P. 107357 - 107357
Published: April 19, 2025
The
consumer
demand
for
sustainable,
nutrient-rich,
and
clean-label
beverages
is
growing
rapidly,
so
there
an
urgent
need
to
meet
this
demand.
In
response,
the
present
study
introduced
new
concept
of
functional
foods
beverages.
objective
research
was
develop
novel
ready-to-serve
drink
formulations
by
blending
strawberry
cantaloupe
juices
(35
%
each),
with
addition
Spirulina
platensis
orange
peel
extracts
as
ingredients,
either
alone
or
in
combination,
at
concentrations
2.5
5.0
%,
without
any
chemical
additives
preservatives.
Ultrasound-assisted
extraction
under
optimized
conditions,
pulsating
mode
(10
s
on,
5
off),
power
300
W,
frequency
25
kHz,
time
30
min,
temperature
40
°C,
natural
deep
eutectic
solvent
composed
lactic
acid
choline
chloride
(2:1)
used
obtain
S.
extracts.
This
innovative
method
achieved
highest
extract
yield
compared
other
techniques,
making
these
ideal
ingredients
due
their
highly
efficient,
eco-friendly
process.
were
subsequently
homogenized
via
ultrasonication
mild
parameters
(power
100
°C)
improve
overall
stability
drink.
Comprehensive
analysis
revealed
that
T6
formulation,
containing
extract,
exhibited
most
promising
results
across
various
parameters,
including
improved
proximate
composition,
enriched
mineral
content,
elevated
bioactive
compounds,
enhanced
antioxidant
activity,
potent
antimicrobial
properties,
superior
sensory
acceptance.
By
introducing
validating
beverages,
paves
way
future
innovations
align
evolving
demands
health-conscious
consumers,
environmental
sustainability.
Waste Management Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(3), P. 101 - 108
Published: July 8, 2024
This
research
investigates
the
management
of
waste
vegetables
in
Lagos,
Nigeria,
aiming
to
enhance
sustainability
and
reduce
environmental
impact.
study
explores
existing
practices
assesses
their
effectiveness
through
a
mixed-method
approach
combining
quantitative
data
collection
on
volumes
qualitative
interviews
with
stakeholders.
Significant
findings
indicate
steady
increase
vegetable
generation
from
120,000
tons
2016
140,000
2020.
Current
primarily
involve
landfilling,
minimal
recycling.
However,
pilot
projects
composting
biogas
production
show
promising
results
reducing
landfill
use
providing
renewable
energy.
For
instance,
initiatives
have
successfully
decreased
usage
100%
2019
60%
2024,
community
participation
programs
has
grown
10%
85%
over
same
period.
The
concludes
that
while
Lagos
faces
significant
challenges,
sustainable
like
can
effectively
address
these
issues.
underscores
need
for
policy
support
increased
engagement
expand
initiatives,
suggesting
potential
model
other
developing
cities
similar
challenges.
Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 119 - 137
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
Globally
there
is
a
huge
attention
towards
natural
products
and
in
this
case
antioxidants.
The
has
been
driven
by
consumer
demands
documented
detrimental
effects
of
synthetic
antioxidants
on
human
health.
In
view
this,
review
evaluated
range
scientific
studies
experimental
investigations
providing
comprehensive
analysis
oxidation
related
phenomena
variety
edible
oils
used
the
food
industry.
By
systematically
deeply
evaluating
mechanisms,
effectiveness
potential
limitations
antioxidants,
contributes
valuable
insights
into
ongoing
debate
surrounding
application
culinary
sectors.
findings
aids
unravelling
complex
interactions
between
oil
stability
as
well
highlighting
impacts
nutritional
quality
shelf
life
oils.
Evidence
from
reviewed
indicates
that
may
hold
solution
to
vegetable
stability.
This
serves
reliable
up-to-date
resource
for
technologists,
researchers
consumers
interested
making
informed
decisions
selection
enhancing
