Description
Aquatic Waste Valorization: Innovative Approaches and Sustainable Strategies is a comprehensive guide for researchers and practitioners in food and environmental sciences, focusing on the critical intersection of waste management and sustainability within the aquatic food industry. The book explores the multifaceted dimensions of aquatic food industry waste, from its chemical composition and economic implications to a thorough introduction of valorization techniques for the use in functional food products and nutraceuticals. It covers emerging methodologies—including physical, chemical, and enzymatic processes—as well as approaches such as microbial conversion and nanotechnology, all aimed at transforming waste into valuable resources.In addition, it discusses the recovery of valuable components such as proteins, lipids, and bioactive compounds, highlighting their applications across various industries, including biofuels, bioplastics, and functional food ingredients. Through practical applications, it not only addresses the pressing issue of waste management but also presents innovative strategies to bolster both environmental and economic sustainability. Concluding sections examine global policies and regulations shaping the future of aquatic waste valorization.- Explores the latest methods in aquatic waste valorization, including bioprocessing, biotechnology, and circular economy strategies- Provides information on how aquatic industry waste affects marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and climate change- Highlights the recovery of valuable aquatic waste components such as lipids, proteins, and bioactive peptides for functional food and nutraceutical use- Offers solutions for implementing sustainable practices that minimize waste generation, optimize resource use, and reduce environmental impact
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction to Aquatic Food Industry Waste1. Overview of Aquatic Food Industry Waste2. Chemical composition and properties of Aquatic Food Industry Waste3. Economic Implications and Market TrendsSection 2: Fundamentals of Valorization Techniques4. Physical Processes5. Chemical Processes6. Enzymatic Processes7. Genetic and Metabolic Engineering for aquatic Waste Valorization8. Microbial Conversion Methods9. Nanotechnology and Closed-Loop Systems in the Aquatic Food IndustrySection 3: Recovery of Valuable Components10. Protein, Lipids and Bioactive Peptides11. Chitin and chitosan12. Collagen and Gelatin13. Enzymes, Vitamins and Minerals14. Other Bioactive CompoundsSection 4: Product Applications and Functionalities15. Biofuels and Bioplastics16. Industrial Colloids and Cosmeceuticals17. Applications of Recovered Components in Various Industries18. Functional Food Ingredients and Nutraceutical Uses19. Industrial Applications: Bioplastics, Cosmetics, and TextilesSection 5: Environmental and Economic Sustainability20. Environmental Benefits of aquatic Waste Valorization21. Economic Viability and Market Opportunities in Aquatic Waste Valorization22. Global Policies and Regulations in Aquatic Waste Valorization: Standards, Challenges, and Opportunities
