Recent advances in biotechnological valorization of agro-food wastes (AFW): Optimizing integrated approaches for sustainable biorefinery and circular bioeconomy

Can bacteria and carbon-based nanomaterials revolutionize nanoremediation strategies for industrial effluents?

“…The use of nanocomposites in effluent treatment represents a breakthrough in environmental remediation because they can adsorb and decompose pollutants while supporting water recycling and material regeneration. This analysis highlights the potential of combining CBNs and microorganisms in nanobioremediation, offering sustainable solutions to environmental challenges (Singh et al, 2024a;Ezeorba et al, 2024). Case studies in industrial nanobioremediation have shown effective pollution removal, including hydrocarbon decomposition in oil waste, elimination of textile dyes, soil decontamination from heavy metals, and pesticide processing from agricultural waste, emphasizing the sustainability and effectiveness of these nanocomposite systems in environmental cleanup (Jatoi et al, 2024b;Yahyaee and Mofidi, 2024).…”

“…Table 1 presents a thorough examination of different bacteria and their role in the purification of industrial effluents through bioremediation. We provide a comprehensive analysis of the physiological mechanisms employed by bacteria, the specific genes involved in these mechanisms, the types of contaminants they can target, the industries where these pollutants are frequently encountered, and the varying degrees of degradation efficiency exhibited by different bacterial species (Aguilar-Romero et al, 2024;Ezeorba et al, 2024;Huang et al, 2024;Ray and Pattnaik, 2024;Sajjad et al, 2024;Yang et al, 2024).…”

“…Shows a cyclical method for treating industrial wastewater using bacteria and carbon nanomaterials. This approach promotes the circular economy by eliminating pollutants, converting waste into biomass, and minimizing environmental damage (Blažina et al 2022;Salehi and Wang 2022;Kumar et al 2023;Zhang et al 2023;Chen et al, 2024;Ezeorba et al 2024;Kaur et al 2024) Frontiers in Nanotechnology frontiersin.org…”

“…This method utilizes nanoparticles and carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNs) to effectively target both organic and inorganic pollutants. As a result, it greatly enhances the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of bioremediation practices, while also aligning with goals of environmental sustainability (Chauhan et al, 2023;Chauhan et al, 2023;Xiang et al, 2023;Dey et al, 2024a;Ningombam et al, 2024a;Singh et al, 2024a;Singh et al, 2024b;Ezeorba et al, 2024).…”

Characterizing the Chemical Composition of Eco-Enzymes Derived from Vegetable and Fruit Sources

“…Through the principles of modernization, the production and consumption process are expected to be the right step to increase competition in the agricultural sector. Efficient processing of food waste is expected to reduce environmental and health problems [1].…”