Green Technologies for Waste Management: A Wealth from Waste Approach

Proper  waste disposal is still a serious concern worldwide. This book  addresses various types of wastes such as industrial, agricultural, and  municipal solid and liquid wastes, their generation, and the status of  waste management in developed and developing countries. It discusses  advanced green technologies used in harnessing energy and bioproducts  from wastes such as electricity, biofuel, biopolymers, fertilizers, and  chemicals without damaging the quality of the environment but rather  creating a source that is an added value to the environment. Through  many applications and case studies, this comprehensive book helps  readers build a state-of-the-art knowledge on waste utilization and  energy generation.

FEATURES

• Provides  a comprehensive, state-of-the-art coverage of waste management  practices, their challenges, and solutions from a global perspective
• Discusses  conceptual principles and practices of various green technologies that  can be used to generate valuable products from waste and improve  environmental quality
• Includes case studies from the United States and Japan, providing detailed explanations of advanced bioremediation technologies
• Takes a holistic approach to waste management and bioproducts recovery
• Offers  an easy-to-understand and target-oriented approach that helps both  students and professionals advance their knowledge in creating wealth  from waste

Written for undergraduate and  graduate students taking courses in environmental biotechnology,  environmental microbiology, non-conventional energy sources, waste  treatment technologies, environmental waste utilization, energy, and  environment taught in universities and colleges. The book can also be  used by professionals and researchers at different levels in related  fields.