Citrus waste includes peels, pulp and membrane residue and seeds, constituting approximately 40–6... more Citrus waste includes peels, pulp and membrane residue and seeds, constituting approximately 40–60% of the whole fruit. This amount exceeds ~110–120 million tons annually worldwide. Recent investigations have been focused on developing newer techniques to explore various applications of the chemicals obtained from the citrus wastes. The organic acids obtained from citrus waste can be utilized in developing biodegradable polymers and functional materials for food processing, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The peel microstructures have been investigated to create bio-inspired materials. The peel residue can be processed to produce fibers and fabrics, 3D printed materials, carbon nanodots for bio-imaging, energy storage materials and nanostructured materials for various applications so as to leave no waste at all. The article reviews recent advances in scientific investigations to produce valuable products from citrus wastes and possibilities of innovating future materials and promote zero remaining waste for a cleaner environment for future generation.
Citrus contains a range of highly beneficial bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, carotenoid... more Citrus contains a range of highly beneficial bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, carotenoids, and vitamins that show antimicrobial and antioxidant properties and help in building the body’s immune system. On consumption or processing, approximately 50% of the fruit remains as inedible waste, which includes peels, seeds, pulp, and segment residues. This waste still consists of substantial quantities of bioactive compounds that cause environmental pollution and are harmful to the ecosystem because of their high biological oxygen demand. In recent years, citrus cultivation and the production of processed foods have become a major agricultural industry. In addition to being a substantial source of economy, it is an ideal and sustainable and renewable resource for obtaining bioactive compounds and co-products for food and pharmaceutical industries. In the present article, the various methods of extraction, conventional and modern, as well as separation and isolation of individual bioactive compounds from the extraction mixture and their determination have been reviewed. This article presents both aspects of extraction methods, i.e., on a small laboratory scale and on an industrial mass scale. These methods and techniques have been extensively and critically reviewed with anticipated future perspectives towards the maximum utilization of the citrus waste. Keywords: citrus waste; citrus byproducts; essential oils; waste management; limonene; phenolics; flavonoids; citric acid; environment friendly extraction; phytochemical extraction and purification
Citrus waste includes peels, pulp and membrane residue and seeds, constituting approximately 40–6... more Citrus waste includes peels, pulp and membrane residue and seeds, constituting approximately 40–60% of the whole fruit. This amount exceeds ~110–120 million tons annually worldwide. Recent investigations have been focused on developing newer techniques to explore various applications of the chemicals obtained from the citrus wastes. The organic acids obtained from citrus waste can be utilized in developing biodegradable polymers and functional materials for food processing, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The peel microstructures have been investigated to create bio-inspired materials. The peel residue can be processed to produce fibers and fabrics, 3D printed materials, carbon nanodots for bio-imaging, energy storage materials and nanostructured materials for various applications so as to leave no waste at all. The article reviews recent advances in scientific investigations to produce valuable products from citrus wastes and possibilities of innovating future materials and promote zero remaining waste for a cleaner environment for future generation.
Citrus contains a range of highly beneficial bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, carotenoid... more Citrus contains a range of highly beneficial bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, carotenoids, and vitamins that show antimicrobial and antioxidant properties and help in building the body’s immune system. On consumption or processing, approximately 50% of the fruit remains as inedible waste, which includes peels, seeds, pulp, and segment residues. This waste still consists of substantial quantities of bioactive compounds that cause environmental pollution and are harmful to the ecosystem because of their high biological oxygen demand. In recent years, citrus cultivation and the production of processed foods have become a major agricultural industry. In addition to being a substantial source of economy, it is an ideal and sustainable and renewable resource for obtaining bioactive compounds and co-products for food and pharmaceutical industries. In the present article, the various methods of extraction, conventional and modern, as well as separation and isolation of individual bioactive compounds from the extraction mixture and their determination have been reviewed. This article presents both aspects of extraction methods, i.e., on a small laboratory scale and on an industrial mass scale. These methods and techniques have been extensively and critically reviewed with anticipated future perspectives towards the maximum utilization of the citrus waste. Keywords: citrus waste; citrus byproducts; essential oils; waste management; limonene; phenolics; flavonoids; citric acid; environment friendly extraction; phytochemical extraction and purification
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perspectives towards the maximum utilization of the citrus waste.
Keywords: citrus waste; citrus byproducts; essential oils; waste management; limonene; phenolics; flavonoids; citric acid; environment friendly extraction; phytochemical extraction and purification
perspectives towards the maximum utilization of the citrus waste.
Keywords: citrus waste; citrus byproducts; essential oils; waste management; limonene; phenolics; flavonoids; citric acid; environment friendly extraction; phytochemical extraction and purification