Furfural As a Low-volume, High-value Asset from Agricultural Residues: A Review on Production, Agricultural Applications and Environmental Sustainability

Overview

Journal Heliyon

Specialty Social Sciences

Date 2024 Aug 19

PMID 39157344

Authors

Ashok Pundir

Mohindra Singh Thakur

Suraj Prakash

Neeraj Kumari

Niharika Sharma

Zhongqi He

Sunghyun Nam

Sangram Dhumal

Kanika Sharma

Sujata Saxena

Sunil Kumar

Sheetal Vishal Deshmukh

Manoj Kumar

Affiliations

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Abstract

This comprehensive review explores furfural production from agricultural residues, focusing on its significance as a low-volume, high-value asset crucial for environmental sustainability. It covers diverse production technologies, recent advancements, and applications in agriculture, evaluating furfural's potential to enhance crop resilience and yield. Showing its role in a circular economy, the review discusses how furfural can replace conventional petrochemical processes, thereby reducing environmental impact. Case studies, such as successful implementations with cotton biomass byproducts, illustrate furfural's practical applications and environmental benefits. The study underscores the need for ongoing research, supportive policies, and furfural's growing role in sustainable agriculture and industry. It is focused on furfural's essential contribution to promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable practices. By examining furfural's role as a value-added product from agricultural residues, this review provides insights into its economic viability and potential challenges.

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