Prickly Pear Biomass — Circular valorization of prickly pear biomass
A submitted proposal to valorize prickly pear biomass into biochar, cellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose for U.S. sustainable materials markets.
Research direction
This proposal explores the circular valorization of prickly pear biomass into biochar, cellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). Submitted to USA–Tunisia Funds in 2026, it connects biomass processing with potential sustainable materials applications in U.S. markets.
Intended applications
The intended direction is to turn biomass into materials with potential commercial uses. The proposal includes a sustainable materials export perspective; market access and commercial outcomes remain objectives of the proposed work.
- Programme / framework
- USA–Tunisia Funds
- Project status
- Submitted
- Period
- 2026
- Research focus
- Biomass valorization
Circular economy
Sustainable materials export