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    Smart Recycling and Sustainable Lignocellulosic Waste Management
    (Springer Nature Singapore, 2025) Gupta, N.; Wijenayake, W.P.T.; Roy, D.; Kumar, R.; Rangot, M.; Chugh, P.; Santoyo, G.; Chattaraj, S.; Bhaskar, S.S.; Andjelković, Snežana; Guerra-Sierra, B.E.; Mitra, D.
    Lignocellulosic waste management and smart recycling strategies are critical components of a sustainable bioeconomy and environmental stewardship. The increasing generation of lignocellulosic waste from agricultural, forestry, and industrial activities poses significant environmental and economic concerns. Conventional disposal methods such as landfilling and incineration contribute to pollution and resource depletion. In response, smart recycling techniques have emerged as viable solutions for converting lignocellulosic waste into valuable resources while minimizing environmental impact. Mechanical, chemical, and biological processes are integral to smart recycling, enabling the conversion of waste biomass into biofuels, biochemicals, biopolymers, and other high-value products. Advanced technologies such as pyrolysis, hydrothermal processing, enzymatic hydrolysis, and fermentation offer efficient pathways for lignocellulosic waste valorization, contributing to energy security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The integration of circular economic principles into lignocellulosic waste management promotes material reuse, recycling, and resource efficiency. This approach emphasizes the transformation of waste streams into secondary raw materials, thereby reducing dependence on finite resources and mitigating environmental degradation. Case studies and real-world applications have underscored the feasibility and scalability of smart recycling techniques across diverse waste streams and regions. However, challenges persist in terms of technological maturity, economic viability, and regulatory frameworks, necessitating interdisciplinary collaboration and policy interventions to facilitate its widespread adoption and implementation. Hence, keeping in view the necessity of the synthesis of innovative technologies, sustainable practices, and policy initiatives is imperative for advancing lignocellulosic waste management.