The massive availability of biomass generated by the common giant reed (Arundo donax L.) motivates the search for its possible industrial use for the generation of high added-value products through implementing a biorefinery approach. The literature demonstrates the potential of common cane to obtain different high-value compounds, such as levulinic acid, oligosaccharides, fermentable sugars, highly digestible fiber for animal feed, polyphenols, and natural fibers for composite materials, among others. The data shows the upward trend in Europe toward the generation of new green industries, grouped under the biorefinery concept. Therefore, this review summarizes the current knowledge on the use of Arundo to produce materials, fibers, and chemicals. Major environmental concerns related to this plant are also reviewed. Special attention has been paid to the potential use of Arundo to produce chemicals using green chemistry approaches, as a way to contribute to and advance the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. Recommendations for future research are also outlined.

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芦苇（Arundo donax L.）在生物精炼中的应用综述

普通巨型芦苇产生的大量生物量（芦竹L.) 通过实施生物精炼方法推动寻找其可能的工业用途以产生高附加值产品。文献证明了普通甘蔗获得不同高价值化合物的潜力，例如乙酰丙酸、低聚糖、可发酵糖、用于动物饲料的高消化纤维、多酚和用于复合材料的天然纤维等。数据显示，欧洲在生物精炼概念下产生新的绿色产业呈上升趋势。因此，这篇综述总结了目前关于使用芦竹生产材料、纤维和化学品。还审查了与该工厂相关的主要环境问题。特别注意了潜在的使用芦竹使用绿色化学方法生产化学品，作为促进和推动实现可持续发展目标的一种方式。还概述了对未来研究的建议。