Prakash Kumar Sarangi

Dr. Prakash Kumar Sarangi is the senior most Scientist at the Central Agricultural University in Imphal, India. He has a Ph.D. degree in Microbial Biotechnology from the Ravenshaw University, India and MTech. degree from Department of Agriculture and Food Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India. Dr. Sarangi’s research is focused on bioprocess engineering, biochemicals and sustainable development. His expertise is in bioconversion of biomass into biochemicals and nutraceuticals, as well as environmental waste remediation. He has taken leading roles as the principal investigator in different R&D projects on biomass conversion and biodegradation into value-added products. He has more than 14 years of teaching and research experience in Biochemical Engineering, Microbial Biotechnology, Downstream Processing and Environmental Sustainability. He is serving as the Editorial Board member for many international journals like Critical Review in Biotechnology, PLOS One, 3 Biotech, Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining. He is serving as guest editor in Science for total Environment, International Journal of Biological molecules, Journal of Biomass conversion and Biorefinery, Chemical Engineering and Technology and Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining. He has published more than 130 research articles in peer-reviewed journals and authored in more than 75 book chapters. His all research publications have good ratings with cumulative impact factor more than 650. He has presented at many national and international conferences. He is associated with many scientific societies and published 25 books on the field of biomass conversion and value addition by Elsevier, Springer and Taylor and Francis.

Abstract : Sustainable Valorization of Pineapple Wastes: Potential Resources for Bioenergy, Biochemicals and food security for circular economy approach

The effective utilization of pineapple waste offers a promising pathway towards sustainable resource management within a circular economy framework. Potential of pineapple residues, including peels, crowns, and cores act as valuable feedstocks for bioenergy production and the synthesis of high-value biochemicals. Rich in organic compounds and essential nutrients, these agro-industrial byproducts can be transformed through processes such as anaerobic digestion, fermentation, and enzymatic hydrolysis. The resultant outputs, including bioethanol, biogas, and bioplastics precursors, not only contribute to renewable energy systems but also support environmental conservation by minimizing waste disposal challenges. By integrating advanced biotechnological strategies and green processing methods, it emphasizes the waste valorization in one hand and reducing environmental footprints and fostering the development of sustainable bio-based economies in other hand. These findings highlight the critical role of pineapple waste in addressing global challenges related to energy, novel biochemical synthesis, waste management, and resource recycling.

Keywords: Pineapple, valorization, bioenergy, circular Economy, resources