Innovations in Waste Valorization, Vertical Farming, Agricultural Robots, Sustainable Fertilizers, and Biofuels

This edition of the Industrial Bioprocessing TOE features information on the deployment of high-temperature pyrolysis processes for the conversion of end-of-life tires (ELTs) into value added feedstock. The TOE covers innovations based on using automated vertical farms for growing various crops with high yields while ensuring high resource and cost efficiency. The TOE also provides attention on the use of autonomous strawberry harvesters that significantly minimizes labor requirements while reducing greenhouse emissions associated with indoor strawberry farming. The TOE highlights innovations based on utilizing sustainable fertilizers to enhance soil fertility while reducing emissions associated with fertilizer manufacturing. The TOE also provides the latest innovations based on the use of self-healing biomimetic membranes used for efficient desalination processes, and the use of novel biomass pre-treatment processes to produce cost-effective biofuels.



The Industrial Bioprocessing TOE provides intelligence on technologies, processes and strategic insights of industries involving bioprocessing, including innovations in the development and production of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, alternative fuels, chemical feedstocks, food and beverages, and consumer products.



Keywords: Vertical Farming, hydroponics, autonomous harvesters, sustainable fertilizers, biomimetic membranes, desalination, biomass pre-treatment, carbon capture, end-of-life tire management, waste valorization, pyrolysis.