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Tatiana Budtova¹, Daniel Antonio Aguilera¹, Sergejs Beluns²

¹MINES ParisTech, PSL Research University, Center for Materials Forming (CEMEF), UMR CNRS 7635, CS 10207, 06904 Sophia Antipolis, France.

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Summary

This review explores using biomass in biorefineries to create advanced bio-aerogels. These sustainable materials offer promising environmental and biomedical applications.

Keywords:

aerogel alginate biomass carrageenan cellulose chitosan lignocellulose nanocellulose pectin starch

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Biotechnology
Sustainable Chemistry

Background:

Aerogels, traditionally inorganic or synthetic polymers, are now being developed from biomass.
Biorefining offers a sustainable pathway for processing biomass into valuable products.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the application of biorefinery concepts to biomass-derived aerogels (bio-aerogels).
To identify biomass sources and methods for creating bio-aerogels.
To highlight the environmental and biomedical applications of bio-aerogels.

Main Methods:

Literature review of biorefinery applications in aerogel synthesis.
Analysis of biomass sources suitable for aerogel production.
Survey of existing and potential applications of bio-aerogels.

Main Results:

Biomass sources like cellulose, lignin, and chitin can be utilized for bio-aerogel fabrication.
Various processing techniques enable the creation of tailored bio-aerogel structures.
Bio-aerogels demonstrate potential in areas such as environmental remediation and drug delivery.

Conclusions:

The biorefinery approach is a viable strategy for producing sustainable bio-aerogels.
Bio-aerogels present significant opportunities for eco-friendly materials and advanced biomedical technologies.
Further research, supported by initiatives like COST Action CA 18125, is crucial for unlocking the full potential of bio-aerogels.