Production of bio-based chemicals from pineapple processing wastes.

This thesis represents that pineapple processing waste provides an excellent opportunity to recover and produce valuable bio-based chemicals as a part of a biorefinery product portfolio. The current work highlights the scope and breadth of opportunity including scientific challenges that need to be addressed in valorising pineapple processing wastes. A techno-economic model is further developed to assess the economic feasibility of a biorefinery based on pineapple processing wastes. Such an integrated approach in utilizing this organic waste will establish a circular economy and diversify the market of bio-based products and chemicals.