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Techno-Functional Properties and Potential Applications of Peptides from Agro-Industrial Residues

Chaichawin Chavapradit¹, Wonnop Visessanguan², Suwan Panjanapongchai¹, Anil Kumar Anal^1,*

1 Department of Food, Agriculture and Bioresources, Asian Institute of Technology, Klong Luang, 12120, Thailand
2 National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khlong Luang, 12120, Thailand

* Corresponding Author: Anil Kumar Anal. Email:

(This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent Advances on Renewable Materials)

Journal of Renewable Materials 2025, 13(3), 553-582. https://doi.org/10.32604/jrm.2025.058857

Received 23 September 2024; Accepted 17 December 2024; Issue published 20 March 2025

Abstract

The growing population and industrialization have led to significant production in agro-industrial sectors, resulting in large amounts of agro-industrial residues often left untreated, posing potential environmental issues. Therefore, finding effective ways to utilize these bio-based residues is crucial. One promising approach is to use these low- or no-value agro-industrial wastes as raw materials for producing renewable biomaterials, including proteins and peptides. Research has extensively explored peptide extraction using plant and animal-based agro-industrial residue. Due to lower processing costs and beneficial bioactive properties, peptides derived from waste could replace synthetic peptides and those extracted from food sources. The isolation, purification, and analysis processes of these peptides are thoroughly examined to optimize their extraction and ensure their purity and efficacy. These peptides’ bioactive properties and mechanisms are being analyzed for their potential applications in the biomedical field. Additionally, the applications of bioactive peptides in medical fields, such as drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and bioprinting, are discussed.

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