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  • Biomass valorization
  • Green chemistry
  • Materials science

Background:

  • Citrus processing waste is an abundant biowaste, exceeding 100 million tonnes annually.
  • Chemical-free isolation of cellulose from this waste remains a significant research challenge.
  • Valorization of biowaste is crucial for sustainable industrial practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel, chemical-free method for isolating cellulose from citrus processing waste.
  • To characterize the properties of the isolated cellulosic material.
  • To assess the potential for mass-scale production of a functional material from citrus waste.

Main Methods:

  • Application of hydrodynamic cavitation using a Venturi-type reactor.
  • Extraction of bioproducts from citrus waste using only water.
  • Isolation of the water-insoluble cellulosic fraction, termed CytroCell.

Main Results:

  • Successful isolation of a cellulosic material, CytroCell, from lemon and grapefruit processing waste.
  • CytroCell exhibits low crystallinity, high porosity, and good water-holding capacity.
  • The material demonstrates good dispersibility in water, indicating its functional potential.

Conclusions:

  • Hydrodynamic cavitation offers an effective, water-only method for citrus waste valorization.
  • CytroCell is a promising functional material derived from an abundant and inexpensive biowaste.
  • This approach paves the way for sustainable, large-scale production of valuable biomaterials.