Description
Sustainable Agricultural Waste Management presents a thorough and forward-looking examination of the multifaceted challenges and opportunities in managing agricultural waste sustainably. The volume guides readers through the ecological, technological, and socio-economic dimensions of agrowaste, from its impact on soil, air, and water to the latest advances in circular economy strategies, biochar, and nanotechnology-driven solutions.Expertly curated chapters address the valorization of agrowaste into bioactive compounds, clean energy, and eco-friendly nanomaterials, while also evaluating economic viability, policy frameworks, and regulatory mechanisms. The book's integrative approach bridges traditional practices with next-generation innovations, offering actionable insights for immediate application and inspiring future research.This essential resource is designed for advanced students, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and environmental advocates seeking to drive meaningful changes in agricultural systems worldwide.- Showcases emerging rural technologies and grassroots innovations that empower local communities to manage agrowaste efficiently and sustainably.- Examines the role of advanced sensing and monitoring techniques, including nanosensors, in optimizing agrowaste recycling and elimination processes.- Offers in-depth analysis of co-processing agricultural waste in industrial systems, such as cement kilns, to harmonize ecological goals with industrial productivity.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to sustainable agricultural waste management2. Sustainable agricultural waste management: Socioeconomic issues and traditional practices3. Impacts of agricultural wastes on soil, air, and water dynamics4. Agro-waste green solutions: Circular economy tactics and sustainable principles5. Bioactive compounds in agro-waste: Potential nutraceuticals for human health promotion6. Rural technology for agro-waste management7. Biodegradation of agro-waste and nutrient recovery practices8. Advances in agricultural waste composting: Modern methods and applications9. Innovative biochar solutions for sustainable agro-waste management in Sri Lanka: Feasibility, environmental and economic benefits10. Harmonizing ecology and industry: A comprehensive study on sustainable waste management via coprocessing in cement kilns11. Agro-waste empowerment: Technologies and opportunities for clean energy production12. Transforming agro-waste into ecofriendly nanomaterials for wastewater treatment: Embracing the principles of green chemistry and the circular economy13. Nanotechnology-infused strategies for recycling and elimination of agro-waste using advanced nanosensors14. Next-generation innovations in agro-waste valorization: Technological frontiers15. Economic viability and cost-benefit analysis of agro-waste management16. Policy frameworks and regulatory mechanisms for agro-waste management17. Emerging trends and future directions in agro-waste management research
