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The massive generation of fruit and vegetable wasteFruit and Vegetable Waste (FVW) (FVW) presents a significant challenge in managing this type of organic wasteOrganic waste. Conventional disposal methods such as landfilling and incineration pose environmental risks by potentially polluting water, soil, and air. However, emerging conversion technologiesConversion technologies offer promising solutions by transforming FVW into valuable bio-based products. FVW is considered a cost-effective feedstock for the bioenergyBioenergy industry and aligns well with the waste-to-energyWaste-to-energy concept. This chapter explores the sources of FVW generation and highlights its distinctive characteristics. More importantly, it provides an analysis of thermochemical, biochemical, and physical conversion technologiesConversion technologies used to convert FVW into various forms of biofuels such as bio-oil, biodieselBiodiesel, biogasBiogas, syngasSyngas, biocharBiochar, and compacted energy-dense units. These biofuels can be utilized in a range of applications including residential heating, cooking, electricity generation, and transportation which reduces dependence on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Ultimately, the development of conversion technologiesConversion technologies and supportive policies for utilizing FVW in bioenergy production fosters a circular economyCircular economy and promotes sustainable practices.

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Fruits and Vegetable Waste: Harnessing Potential Toward Sustainable Bioenergy Production

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    2026年

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  • Fozy Binhweel,
  • Mardiana Idayu Ahmad,
  • Hassan Pyar,
  • Mohd Asyraf Kassim,
  • Mohammad Aliff Shakir

摘要

The massive generation of fruit and vegetable wasteFruit and Vegetable Waste (FVW) (FVW) presents a significant challenge in managing this type of organic wasteOrganic waste. Conventional disposal methods such as landfilling and incineration pose environmental risks by potentially polluting water, soil, and air. However, emerging conversion technologiesConversion technologies offer promising solutions by transforming FVW into valuable bio-based products. FVW is considered a cost-effective feedstock for the bioenergyBioenergy industry and aligns well with the waste-to-energyWaste-to-energy concept. This chapter explores the sources of FVW generation and highlights its distinctive characteristics. More importantly, it provides an analysis of thermochemical, biochemical, and physical conversion technologiesConversion technologies used to convert FVW into various forms of biofuels such as bio-oil, biodieselBiodiesel, biogasBiogas, syngasSyngas, biocharBiochar, and compacted energy-dense units. These biofuels can be utilized in a range of applications including residential heating, cooking, electricity generation, and transportation which reduces dependence on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Ultimately, the development of conversion technologiesConversion technologies and supportive policies for utilizing FVW in bioenergy production fosters a circular economyCircular economy and promotes sustainable practices.