Integrated manufacturing of REciclable multi-material COmposites for the TRANSport sector
Rice straw as a valuable source of cellulose and polyphenols: Applications in the food industry
Rice plants generate a large amount of straw after harvesting, which is currently managed mainly by incineration or used as animal bedding, animal fodder or wrapping of materials during transport. Other technological uses, such as the production of energy and biofuels, pulp and paper production or construction materials have also been described. However, due to the current European Union (EU) restrictions, alternatives for waste management must be sought. Valorisation of rice straw is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals agenda set by the EU, since interesting biocompounds have been described in their composition and, after a successful extraction and purification, they can be used in various sectors.
» Author: Marina Ramos, Emily Laveriano, Laura San Sebastián, María Perez, Alfonso Jiménez, Rosa María Lamuela-Raventos, María Carmen Garrigós, Anna Vallverdú-Queralt
» Publication Date: 01/01/2023
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº 768737
