Wenzhong Huang

Biotechnology Research Center, Cuixi Academy of Biotechnology, Zhuji, 311800, China
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Journal of Energy Bioscience, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 1   doi: 10.5376/jeb.2024.15.0003
Received: 03 Dec., 2023    Accepted: 08 Jan., 2024    Published: 18 Jan., 2024

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Ding D.Y., 2024, Valorization of sugarcane by-products from waste to wealth, Journal of Energy Bioscience, 15(1): 20-27 (doi: 10.5376/jeb.2024.15.0003)

The global sugarcane industry shows great potential in the development of sugar, energy and by-products. Sugarcane by-products such as bagasse, molasses and filter mud are converted into biofuels, chemicals and other high value-added products through value-added technology, reducing waste emissions and improving resource recycling. The study points out that sugarcane bagasse and molasses can be used to produce ethanol, biomass energy and a variety of chemicals, while filter mud and sugarcane waste liquid can be used as organic fertilizers and soil amendments. Despite technical, economic and policy challenges, the value-added utilization of sugarcane by-products offers new opportunities for sustainable development through technological innovation and policy support.

Sugarcane by-products; Value-added; Biofuels; Environmental sustainability; Resource recycling