scholarly journals Valorisation of Ribes nigrum L. Pomace, an Agri-Food By-Product to Design a New Cosmetic Active

Cosmetics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Hortense Plainfossé ◽  
Manon Trinel ◽  
Grégory Verger-Dubois ◽  
Stéphane Azoulay ◽  
Pauline Burger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Waste Materials ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Ribes Nigrum ◽  
Cosmetic Ingredients ◽  
In Vitro Bioassays ◽  
By Products

The ethical and ecological concerns of today’s consumers looking for both sustainable and efficient ingredients in finished products, put a lot of pressure on the cosmetic market actors who are being driven to profoundly modify the strategies adopted to innovate in terms of actives while notably being urged to switch from petroleum- to plant-based ingredients. To produce such natural cosmetic ingredients, agri-food by-products are advocated as raw material due to their reduced carbon footprint as they actively contribute to the worldwide improvement of waste management. The process to transform plant waste materials into such powerful and objectified “green” cosmetic actives in compliance with circular economy principles is a long-term integrated process. Such a development is thoroughly exemplified in the present paper through the description of the design of liquid anti-age ingredients based on Ribes nigrum L. extract. This was obtained by maceration of blackcurrant pomace. and the embodiment of this extract following its phytochemical analysis notably by HPLC-DAD-ELSD and its bioguided fractionation using in vitro bioassays.

scholarly journals Long-Term Toxicological Monitoring of a Multibarrier Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant Comprising Ozonation and Granular Activated Carbon with In Vitro Bioassays

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 3245
Author(s):  
Lam T. Phan ◽  
Heidemarie Schaar ◽  
Daniela Reif ◽  
Sascha Weilguni ◽  
Ernis Saracevic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Plant ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Granular Activated Carbon ◽  
Advanced Treatment ◽  
Modes Of Action ◽  
In Vitro Bioassays

A set of CALUX in vitro bioassays was applied for long-term toxicity monitoring at an advanced wastewater treatment plant comprising ozonation and granular activated carbon filtration for the abatement of contaminants of emerging concern (CEC). During the 13-month monitoring, eight reporter gene assays targeting different modes of action along the cellular toxicity pathway were accessed to evaluate the suitability and robustness of the technologies. Two approaches were followed: on the one hand, signal reduction during advanced treatment was monitored; on the other hand, results were compared to currently available effect-based trigger values (EBTs). A decrease of the corresponding biological equivalent concentrations after the multibarrier system could be observed for all modes of action; while the estrogenic activity decreased below the EBT already during ozonation, the potencies of oxidative stress-like and toxic PAH-like compounds still exceeded the discussed EBT after advanced treatment. Overall, the long-term monitoring confirmed the positive effect of the multibarrier system, commonly evaluated only by CEC abatement based on chemical analysis. It could be demonstrated that advanced WWTPs designed for CEC abatement are suitable to significantly decrease toxicity responses not only in the frame of pilot studies but under real-world conditions as well.

scholarly journals Droplet vitrification technique for cryopreservation of a large diversity of blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.) cultivars

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saija Rantala ◽  
Janne Kaseva ◽  
Anna Nukari ◽  
Jaana Laamanen ◽  
Saara Tuohimetsä ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Core Collection ◽  
Gene Bank ◽  
Ribes Nigrum ◽  
Ex Vitro ◽  
Droplet Vitrification ◽  
Successful Transfer ◽  
Future Utilization

AbstractThe aim of plant gene banks is to preserve genetic resources selected based on their phenotypic, agronomic, historical or other cultural values for future utilization. In the present study the modified PVS2 droplet vitrification technique was tested and optimized for cryopreservation of a large diversity of blackcurrant (R. nigrum L.) accessions propagated in vitro and selected into a national gene bank core collection. Out of four accessions tested to optimize the method, three recovered and regenerated by 89–97% on average, but one recalcitrant in vitro line only by 25%. The tested post-cryopreservation recovery media with different macronutrient and growth regulator levels showed no generalized effect on regenerated shoots, but the effect of recovery media was different between cultivars. When the whole regeneration chain from cryopreservation via micropropagation to greenhouse conditions was tested, shoots at least 1 cm in length were found necessary for successful transfer ex vitro. The long-term cryopreservation of 22 blackcurrant accessions was finally conducted, with practices slightly modified from the tested protocol. The estimated recovery of shoot tips after 9 weeks in vitro was 17–94% with at least 75% recovery in seven accessions and at least 40% recovery in 19 out of 22 accessions. Only one accession had no cryopreservation success. The results demonstrated that the modified droplet vitrification technique is appropriate for a large diversity of blackcurrant accessions. However, cultivar-related differences and recovery procedures are to be considered for success in regeneration and ex vitro adaptation.

scholarly journals Advancing the Circular Economy Through Organic by-Product Valorisation: A Multi-criteria Assessment of a Wheat-Based Biorefinery

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Hagman ◽  
Roozbeh Feiz
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Product Management ◽  
Assessment Framework ◽  
Waste Streams ◽  
Management Options ◽  
By Products ◽  
Biobased Economy

Abstract The transition toward a circular and biobased economy requires the biorefineries and bio-based industries to become more resource efficient with regards to their waste and by-product management. Organic by-products and waste streams can be an important source of value if used in feasible pathways that not only have a low environmental impact but also preserve or recover their energy, nutrients, and other potentially valuable components. Through development of a multi-criteria assessment framework and its application on a real case, this article provides methodological and practical insights on decision making for enhanced by-product management. Our framework includes 8 key areas and 18 well-defined indicators for assessing the environmental performance, feasibility, and long-term risk of each alternative. We studied six different management options for the stillage by-product of a Swedish wheat-based biorefinery and our results shows that the most suitable options for this biorefinery are to use the stillage either as animal fodder or as feedstock for local biogas production for vehicle fuel. This multi-criteria approach can be used by bio-based industrial actors to systematically investigate options for by-product management and valorisation for a circular and bio-based economy. Graphic Abstract

scholarly journals Geopolymers based on plasma incineration waste as a material for circular economy

2021 ◽  
Vol 942 (1) ◽  
pp. 012008
Author(s):  
K Plawecka ◽  
B Figiela ◽  
A Grela ◽  
K E Buczkowska
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Waste Treatment ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Mineralogical Composition ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Waste Materials ◽  
Treatment Technology ◽  
Incineration Plant

Abstract Plasma waste treatment technology is one of the promising methods of reducing problematic waste, but the technology itself create other kind of waste that must be effectively used to recognize this technology as a suitable for circular economy. The aim of the article is to show the possibility of using waste materials from a plasma incineration plant as a raw material for the production of geopolymeric materials. The samples were made based on waste from plasma incineration plant in Liberec (Czech Republic), fly ash from thermal power plants in Skawina (Poland) and sand mixed with an aqueous chemical solution. Next they mechanical properties, microstructure and mineralogical composition have been investigated. The results show the combination of these raw materials can increase the strength of the material and, consequently find applications in the utilization of plasma incineration waste. The article show the geopolymerization could be effective process for using waste materials from a plasma incineration plant as a raw material for creating the products for construction industry.

scholarly journals The Potential of Selected Agri-Food Loss and Waste to Contribute to a Circular Economy: Applications in the Food, Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Industries

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 515
Author(s):  
Lady Laura Del Rio Osorio ◽  
Edwin Flórez-López ◽  
Carlos David Grande-Tovar
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Pharmaceutical Products ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Food Loss ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industries ◽  
Scarcity Of Resources ◽  
By Products

The food sector includes several large industries such as canned food, pasta, flour, frozen products, and beverages. Those industries transform agricultural raw materials into added-value products. The fruit and vegetable industry is the largest and fastest-growing segment of the world agricultural production market, which commercialize various products such as juices, jams, and dehydrated products, followed by the cereal industry products such as chocolate, beer, and vegetable oils are produced. Similarly, the root and tuber industry produces flours and starches essential for the daily diet due to their high carbohydrate content. However, the processing of these foods generates a large amount of waste several times improperly disposed of in landfills. Due to the increase in the world’s population, the indiscriminate use of natural resources generates waste and food supply limitations due to the scarcity of resources, increasing hunger worldwide. The circular economy offers various tools for raising awareness for the recovery of waste, one of the best alternatives to mitigate the excessive consumption of raw materials and reduce waste. The loss and waste of food as a raw material offers bioactive compounds, enzymes, and nutrients that add value to the food cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. This paper systematically reviewed literature with different food loss and waste by-products as animal feed, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products that strongly contribute to the paradigm shift to a circular economy. Additionally, this review compiles studies related to the integral recovery of by-products from the processing of fruits, vegetables, tubers, cereals, and legumes from the food industry, with the potential in SARS-CoV-2 disease and bacterial diseases treatment.

scholarly journals The Physical and Mechanical Characteristics of Geopolymers Using Mine Tailings as Precursors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petrica Vizureanu ◽  
Dumitru Doru Burduhos Nergis ◽  
Andrei Victor Sandu ◽  
Diana Petronela Burduhos Nergis ◽  
Madalina Simona Baltatu
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Mine Tailings ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Waste Materials ◽  
Mining Wastes ◽  
Physical Density ◽  
Different Types

Mine tailings are waste materials that resulted from the extraction and processing of raw materials to form mineral products. These dusty particles present negative environmental effects after being deposited in different types of dumping areas. Based on the circular economy concepts and the presently pushing need of identifying wastes as a potential replacement for natural resources, this chapter aims to present the physical (density, microstructure) and mechanical (compressive strength, flexural strength) characteristics of different types of geopolymers which use mine tailings as precursors or blended systems (mixes of different raw materials). The main reasons of approaching this topic are the need to decrease the consumption of natural resources, reduce environmental pollution and create an economic system aimed to capitalize the mining wastes. Accordingly, this chapter includes information regarding the availability of this waste and its potential utilization as a raw material in civil engineering applications. Therefore, reports of specific agencies and multiple research studies which approach tailing based geopolymers or blended systems have been summarized.

scholarly journals Implementing circular economy concept by converting cassava pulp and wastewater to biogas for sustainable production in starch industry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruenrom Lerdlattaporn ◽  
Chantaraporn Phalakornkule ◽  
Sivalee Trakulvichean ◽  
Warinthorn Songkasiri
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Net Present Value ◽  
Cassava Starch ◽  
Resource Efficiency ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Water Recovery ◽  
Cassava Pulp ◽  
Starch Industry ◽  
By Products

Abstract An adoption of the circular economy concept to utilize the wastes and by-products in the cassava starch industry to produce the biogas is a high potential option. Thai cassava starch industry generates wastes and by-products, as such the wastewater of 21.00 million m3 y-1 and the cassava pulp of 9.50 million t y-1. This research analyzed the key drivers and challenges to increase the demand of biogas system, increasing the energy security, resource efficiency, and decreasing the environmental problem. Three-scenarios of (1) a factory has no biogas system, (2) a factory produces biogas using wastewater as a raw material, and (3) a factory produces biogas using both wastewater and cassava pulp as raw materials, were analyzed. The economic assessment, resource efficiency, water recovery, land use, and global warming potential were the parameter of comparison. Scenario 3 generated a highest net present value, and a shortest payback period for the 10-year operational period with 6.14 million USD and 4.37 y, respectively. Moreover, scenario 3 had the highest resource efficiency and water recovery with the lowest land (18.90 ha with 500 t starch d-1) use and global warming (144.33 kg CO2eq t-1 starch).

scholarly journals EFFECTIVE MINERAL POLICY AS A KEY FACTOR FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY

2021 ◽  
pp. 34-40
Author(s):  
Guenter TIESS ◽  
Iryna SOKOLOVA ◽  
Serhii KLOCHKOV
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Mineral Resources ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Main Task ◽  
Mineral Raw Materials ◽  
Mineral Policy ◽  
By Products

The paper analyzes the changes in commodity market distortions, competing land use types, raw material demand for development, and rapid diffusion of key enabling technologies meeting the requirements of constant, dynamic development of major European industries. The author gives the relationship between the dynamics for mineral resources consumption growth, and changes in the conditions of production of these resources. Contains a critical review of methods for predicting the mineral resources dependency, including an estimated forecasting method based on guidelines for the evaluation of needs for natural resources and their substitutes.    One of the principles is comprehensive and integrated resource recovery. In a nutshell, this new approach argues that any operation should disturb a mine site only once and extract all useful materials using an optimised integrated flowsheet. This principle also requires that all by-products and residues are (re)used and that by-products and tailings at the end of life to be ‘future-proofed’, i.e. they should retain their ability to continue to be of value into the distant future where technology/economy may make feasible their use.    It is noted that access to and affordability of mineral raw materials are crucial for the sound functioning of the EU’s economy. A new 2020 list of critical mineral raw materials is presented and ways to compensate for the CRM deficit are described in detail.    Separately noted that the mineral policy is needed to be meticulously treated to facilitate company investment security, streamline permitting and access to minerals in a line with the European Green Deal, the Circular Economy Action Plan, the Bioeconomy Strategy and the European Industrial Strategy. Concerning, the latest steps towards Europe economically resilient by a framework for raw materials and the Circular Economy – creation of European Raw Materials Alliance recognized as particularly effective.    Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management represented as a robust, fit-for-purpose international standard for the safer management of tailings storage facilities.    The argument is given that since the land issue is one of the most delicate in a densely populated areas heavily dependent on agriculture, housing, infrastructure or other nonmineral development, a fair and equitable distribution of land is important for a mineral perspective.    There is also the need for strategic and open network between political, industrial and local communities through the exchange of information to enhance knowledge, experience and skills between stakeholders. Social acceptance of that idea is a fundamental element that must be addressed to develop a confl ict-free area for mineral development activities.    The conclusions indicate that we would like to emphasize that the main task of today is to create an effective system for monitoring the movement of raw materials along the entire added-value chain. The ability to quickly identify and respond to challenges in mineral policy will provide leadership in EU strategic technologies and industries. This process has already started with the creation of the European Raw Materials Alliance ERMA. State institutions, businesses, scientific institutions, and civil society in the close dialogue are able to ensure sustainable development and security of civilization as a whole. 

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