Description
Sustainable Technologies for Value Addition to Biomass Waste introduces readers to revolutionary approaches for converting waste biomass into commercially viable products such as biofuels, materials, and microbial derivatives. This book explores detailed methodologies for transforming biomass waste, highlighting advanced techniques, reactor designs, and sustainable strategies. It provides critical insights into the feasibility, limitations, and applications of these technologies, making it a vital resource for professionals seeking to understand the intersection of sustainability and innovation in waste management.Beyond production technologies, the book delves into the physicochemical composition of biomass waste, explores marine biomass recycling, and examines the integration of artificial intelligence for efficient waste management. It offers a life cycle assessment framework to evaluate waste generation and conversion, emphasizing its role in advancing a circular economy while addressing environmental challenges. Readers will also benefit from discussions on commercial scalability and the broader impacts of these technologies on resource conservation and pollution reduction.Sustainable Technologies for Value Addition to Biomass Waste introduces readers to revolutionary approaches for converting waste biomass into commercially viable products such as biofuels, materials, and microbial derivatives. This book explores detailed methodologies for transforming biomass waste, highlighting advanced techniques, reactor designs, and sustainable strategies. It provides critical insights into the feasibility, limitations, and applications of these technologies, making it a vital resource for professionals seeking to understand the intersection of sustainability and innovation in waste management.- Actively contributes to a greener and more sustainable future by recognizing the vast potential of waste biomass as a valuable resource- Offers detailed production process flowsheets for various value-added products to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved- Provides insights in commercially viable production processes for value-added products to embark on entrepreneurial ventures in the field- Inspires and enables harnessing the potential of waste biomass for positive environmental and economic impact
Table of Contents
Section I Sustainable technologies for waste biomass to biofuels1. Valorization of waste biomass to bioethanol2. Valorization of waste biomass to biodiesel3. Valorization of waste biomass to butanol4. Valorization of waste biomass to hydrogen5. Valorization of waste biomass to refuse-derived fuel6. Valorization of waste biomass to aviation fuelSection II Sustainable technologies for waste biomass to value-added materials7. Artificial neural network and adaptive neurofuzzy inference system for improved production of biogas and biofertilizer from agricultural residues8. Recovery of silica from waste biomass9. Conversion of biomass to activated carbon and biochar10. Conversion of biomass waste to photothermal materials11. Sustainable methods for transforming biomass waste into Xylitol and Palatinose12. Conversion of biomass waste to foams13. Conversion of biomass waste to leather14. Conversion of biomass waste to lubricants and plasticizers15. Conversion of biomass waste to resinsSection III Sustainable technologies for waste biomass to value-added microbial products16. Production of industrial enzymes17. Production of exopolysaccharides18. Production of biosurfactants19. Production of pigments20. Valorization of biodegradable waste to biopolymers: Current and future perspectives21. Production of organic acids22. Microbial enzyme technology for methane mitigation and production of methane-derived value-added productsSection IV Sustainable technologies for biomass waste management and recycling23. Treatment and management of municipal solid waste24. Sustainable treatment and management of marine waste25. Treatment and management of biomass waste using artificial intelligence and machine learning tools26. Life cycle assessment of biomass waste management processes
