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Advances in Eco‐Friendly Extraction of Fruit Bioactive Compounds: Technologies, Challenges and Future Directions

Analytical Science Advances, Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2026.
Fruit bioactive compounds offer antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and preventive benefits, yet extraction is hindered by poor solubility and conventional methods using toxic solvents and high energy. This review evaluates traditional and advanced eco‐friendly technologies, highlighting efficiency, selectivity, and sustainability.
Abadi Gebreyesus Hndeya, Desta Berhe Sbhatu, Gebreselema Gebreyohannes   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Valorization of Banana Biomass: Nutritional and Phytochemical Insights With Applications in Food and Allied Industries

eFood, Volume 7, Issue 2, April 2026.
Composition, biological activity and food application of banana biomass. ABSTRACT The global banana processing industry generates substantial organic waste in the form of peels, leaves, stems, and flowers, posing both environmental challenges and opportunities for valorization within a circular economy framework.
Bushra Iram Fatima, Saeed Akhtar, Muhammad Zulqarnain Khan, Muhammad Qamar, Tariq Ismail, Wisha Saeed, Elham Assadpour, Tuba Esatbeyoglu, Seid Mahdi Jafari   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Potential of Pineapple Leaf Fibers and Their Modifications for Development of Tile Composites

Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022
The research article focuses on succinct characterization of pineapple leaf fibers before and after different chemical modification techniques so as to ease its usage in developing light weight composite tiles for bathroom floor or wall tiles in building
Jyoti Jain, Shishir Sinha
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of domestic cooking process on the chemical and biological properties of dietary phytochemicals [PDF]

, 2019
peer-reviewedFoods are good sources of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibers as well as phytochemicals, which are beneficial for the human body as nutritional supplements.
Cao, Hui, Capanoglu, Esra, Guan, Yi, Lai, Shanshan, Liu, Bin, Liu, Yuanyuan, Miao, Song, Riviere, Céline, San Cheang, Wai, Xiao, Jianbo, Zhao, Chao, Zhao, Kewei   +11 more
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Characterization of mechanical behavior of pineapple leaf fiber composite

IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2020
Abstract In the current era, the need for an alternate material from the alloy has shown an abundant growth. For various reasons, the alloys are being replaced with composites. On this hand, natural fibers have discovered a speedy growth in the industry due to eco-friendly nature and availability.
S Hamritha, M Hemanth, B Rajesh
openaire   +1 more source

Bio‐Based Multilayer Composites Based on Blended Electrospun Fibers and Luffa Cylindrica for Enhanced Low‐Frequency Noise Absorption

Journal of Polymer Science, Volume 64, Issue 7, Page 1568-1582, 1 April 2026.
Bio‐based multilayer composites consisting of Luffa Cylindrica and electrospun microfibers exhibit enhanced sound absorption, shifting peak performance towards lower frequencies. The multilayer configuration improves acoustic wave dissipation, providing a tunable and sustainable solution for urban and traffic‐related noise mitigation.
Paraskevas Kyriacou, Viktoria Theodorou, Michal Matysík, Iveta Plšková, Ivo Kusák, Theodora Krasia‐Christoforou   +5 more
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Perceptions of African Migrant Women Regarding Food Consumption During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period in Australia: A Qualitative Study

Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Volume 39, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Women face challenges maintaining a healthy diet during pregnancy and the postpartum period. These challenges may be heightened for African migrant women who have cultural dietary preferences that can complicate food decision‐making. This study aimed to understand African women's food related perceptions after migrating to Australia.
Bolanle R. Olajide, Paige van der Pligt, Vidanka Vasilevski, Fiona H. McKay   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bakery Products Enriched With Fruit and Vegetable Wastes: A Functional Approach

AgriFood: Journal of Agricultural Products for Food, Volume 2, Issue 1, Page 47-56, March 2026.
Enrichment of bakery products with bioactive compounds from fruit and vegetable wastes. ABSTRACT Bread and other bakery goods are among the most critical components of the human diet, which make them attractive carriers for functional ingredients aimed at improving public health.
Sena Bakir
wiley   +1 more source

A Comprehensive Review of Biotechnological Innovations in Valorization of Food Waste: Enhancing Nutritional, Techno‐Functional Properties, and Process Optimization for Sustainable Product Development

Food Frontiers, Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2026.
This review highlights recent biotechnological innovations in the valorization of food waste through enzyme‐assisted processing and microbial fermentation to enhance nutritional, techno‐functional, and shelf‐stable properties for developing sustainable, plant‐based functional foods and nutraceuticals.
Md. Sakhawot Hossain, Md Abdul Wazed, Mst. Sultana Akhter Preya, Zakia Sultana, Md. Mostafa Kamal, Tanvir Ahmad, Islam Md Shimul   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of Fiber Volume and Fiber Length on Thermal and Flexural Properties of a Hybrid Natural Polymer Composite Prepared with Banana Stem, Pineapple Leaf, and S-Glass

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2021
There is more demand for natural fiber-reinforced composites in the energy sector, and their impact on the environment is almost zero. Natural fiber has plenty of advantages, such as easy recycling and degrading property, low density, and low price ...
K. B. Prakash, Yahya Ali Fageehi, Rajasekaran Saminathan, P. Manoj Kumar, S. Saravanakumar, Ram Subbiah, B. Arulmurugan, S Rajkumar   +7 more
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