Tropical agroindustrial biowaste revalorization through integrative biorefineries—review part II: pineapple, sugarcane and banana by-products in Costa Rica

This article explores the role of biorefineries in sustainably valorizing lignocellulosic agricultural residues, focusing on Costa Rica’s main crops: pineapple, sugarcane, and banana. It highlights opportunities to generate biofuels, energy, and value-added products, moving beyond traditional waste management approaches. The review emphasizes innovation as key to addressing rising biomass volumes and enhancing environmental and industrial sustainability in tropical agricultural systems.