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This book is written to foster discussions on the valorization of agro-industrial waste as a raw material for bioactive compounds that can assist in disease containment, the protection of soil resources, and consequently, human health. The agro-industry encompasses a broad spectrum of activities focused on transforming raw materials from agriculture, livestock, aquaculture, and forestry. In addition to producing a diverse range of goods, these processes generate substantial amounts of residual biomass from various cultivation and processing systems. In this context, the intensification of climate change and the overexploitation of natural resources have been major drivers of emerging infectious diseases. A recent and impactful example is SARS-CoV-2, which escalated into a global pandemic with severe mortality rates. Additionally, Latin America has experienced a sharp rise in dengue cases, prompting the Pan American Health Organization to issue an epidemiological alert due to the increasing incidence of arboviruses across the region. Given the need to explore possibilities for valuing and utilizing agro-industrial waste, this book presents the potential of this material in the context of human health. The authors present a comprehensive review of recent research on pyroligneous liquid as a rich source of bioactive compounds, alongside the use of biochar and bone char in water treatment and herbicide immobilization in soil. Additionally, the book provides an in-depth analysis of methodologies for extracting bioactive compounds from “açaí” (Euterpe oleracea and E. precatoria) waste, highlighting its potential for high-value applications. In this way, the book highlights the challenges and opportunities to transform these materials into beneficial resources, both for the environment and for society, contributing to the advancement of public health and environmental conservation in the context of climate change.

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Allana Katiussya Silva Pereira is currently a PhD student at the University of São Paulo and a research member in the Bioenergy and Forest-Based Bioproducts research group, focusing on the valorization of biomass residues, residual wood from urban afforestation, bioenergy, and pyrolysis. Together with her team, she develops research and extension projects aimed at the valorization of agro-industrial residues and the reuse of forest residues through the manufacture of value-added products, in addition to the expansion and application of knowledge and technology to biomass under the action of heat. All of their work aims to reach and engage with the entire community and communicate science clearly to all sectors of society. In this way, their research aims to inform decision-making that helps mitigate the impacts of climate change and achieve a global circular economy. Ananias Francisco Dias Júnior currently works at the Forest Sciences and Wood Department, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Brazil. He leads the Bioenergy and Forest-Based Bioproducts research group, which focuses on developing knowledge and technologies for biomass treatment and application under thermal processes. His work aims to create economically viable and environmentally sustainable products and processes while addressing social considerations and balancing the diverse uses of biomass with human needs. Together with his team, he explores innovative pyrolysis-based processes and heat treatments to enhance the value of wood and charcoal as energy sources. Additionally, his research extends to the valorization of agro-industrial waste as raw material for various applications, contributing to sustainability and climate change mitigation.

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