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ArticleChemSusChem2025

Green Extraction and Fractionation of Chestnut Wood Waste: A Sustainable Pathway to Biopolymers and Antimicrobial Solutions.

Clelia Aimone, Giorgio Capaldi, Salah Chaji, Emanuela Calcio Gaudino, Anastasia Anceschi, Alessia Patrucco, Silvia Bonetta, Manuela Macrì, Giorgio Grillo, Giancarlo Cravotto

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Article in ChemSusChem, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Clelia AimoneDepartment of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, Via P. Giuria 9, 10125, Turin (TO), Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1860-6356
Giorgio CapaldiDepartment of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, Via P. Giuria 9, 10125, Turin (TO), Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7858-6628
Salah ChajiDepartment of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, Via P. Giuria 9, 10125, Turin (TO), Italy.ORCID 0009-0005-7989-6341
Emanuela Calcio GaudinoDepartment of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, Via P. Giuria 9, 10125, Turin (TO), Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9602-0310
Anastasia AnceschiInstitute of Intelligent Industrial Technologies and Systems for Advanced Manufacturing (STIIMA), Italian National Research Council (CNR), Corso G. Pella 16, 13900, Biella (BI), Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-4234-0663
Alessia PatruccoInstitute of Intelligent Industrial Technologies and Systems for Advanced Manufacturing (STIIMA), Italian National Research Council (CNR), Corso G. Pella 16, 13900, Biella (BI), Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6105-0226
Silvia BonettaDepartment of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, University of Turin, Via Accademia Albertina 13, 10123, Torino, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4489-6991
Manuela MacrìDepartment of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, University of Turin, Via Accademia Albertina 13, 10123, Torino, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5280-4703
Giorgio GrilloDepartment of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, Via P. Giuria 9, 10125, Turin (TO), Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3538-4185
Giancarlo CravottoDepartment of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, Via P. Giuria 9, 10125, Turin (TO), Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7574-7350

Funding

INTERNATIONALIZATION - GFI 2021-2023
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The disposal of agri-food biomass waste, such as chestnut wood waste (CWW), poses significant environmental and industrial challenges, contributing to resource depletion and waste accumulation. The development of sustainable strategies for biomass valorization is crucial for reducing waste and promoting a circular economy. In this study, microwave-assisted subcritical water extraction (MASWE) is investigated as an efficient and environmentally friendly method for the extraction of high-value bioactive compounds such as condensed tannins (CTs), hydrolyzable tannins (HTs), and low-weight polyphenols from CWW. The extraction process is followed by sequential membrane filtration and resin purification, adhering to green extraction principles to maximize yield and avoid water wastage. Furthermore, tannins are utilized in the synthesis of biopolymers, offering a promising strategy for developing novel materials with tailored properties. Their antimicrobial activity and enzyme-inhibiting properties improve biopolymer formulations, unlocking diverse applications in sustainable materials. This approach through advanced extraction and fractionation protocols not only enhances biomass valorization-aligning with the circular economy in agri-food waste management-but also supports advancements in green technology and the development of eco-friendly materials.

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Anti-Infective AgentsChemical FractionationGreen Chemistry TechnologyWaste ProductsWoodBiomassBiopolymersMicrowavesTanninsAnti-Infective AgentsBiopolymersTanninsWaste Productsbiopolymerschestnut wood wastefractionationgreen extractiontannins

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PMID40740033
PMCPMC12456377

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