Microwave processing of oil palm wastes for bioenergy production and circular economy: Recent advancements, challenges, and future prospects

• Main Authors: Foong, Shin Ying, Chan, Yi Herng, Lock, Serene Sow Mun, Chin, Bridgid Lai Fui, Yiin, Chung Loong, Cheah, Kin Wai, Loy, Adrian Chun Minh, Yek, Peter Nai Yuh, Chong, William Woei Fong, Lam, Su Shiung
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd. 2023
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/105556/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128478
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

The valorization and conversion of biomass into various value-added products and bioenergy play an important role in the realization of sustainable circular bioeconomy and net zero carbon emission goals. To that end, microwave technology has been perceived as a promising solution to process and mana...