Sustainable Bioconversion of Waste to Value Added Products

Bioconversion is an environmentally friendly process that converts natural materials into usable items or energy sources by microorganisms. It is an alternative to chemical procedures and can produce valuable end-products from various feedstocks. This book focuses on the organic feedstock of animal and plant origin and provides solutions to bioconversion.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 393 pages
Publication date: 21 April 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The industrial revolution and urbanization have brought about a comfortable life for humans, but this has come at the cost of excessive use of natural resources. From food and food products to energy resources, materials, and chemicals, the demand for natural resources has increased significantly. This has led to higher fuel prices, a decline in natural resources, and a significant increase in the cost of raw materials. As a result, researchers are increasingly looking for environmentally friendly processes and techniques based on inexpensive and sustainable feedstock to achieve global targets.

Bioconversion, also known as biotransformation, is the process of converting natural materials, such as plant or animal waste, into usable items or energy sources through the action of microorganisms. It is an environmentally friendly alternative to the conventional chemical procedures used for producing chemicals and fuels.

The book focuses on the bioconversion of organic feedstock from animal and plant sources, providing solutions to convert these feedstocks into valuable end-products. It covers a wide range of feedstocks, including food waste, human manure, industrial waste, beverage waste, kitchen waste, organic waste, fruit and vegetable waste, poultry waste, solid waste, agro-industrial waste, cow dung, steroid, lignocellulosic residue, biomass, and natural gas.

The book discusses the various processes involved in bioconversion, such as fermentation, hydrolysis, and catalysis. It also explores the use of microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and algae, in the bioconversion of different feedstocks. The book provides detailed case studies and examples of successful bioconversion projects, showcasing the potential of this technology to address environmental and economic challenges.

In conclusion, this edited book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and professionals interested in exploring the potential of bioconversion in addressing the challenges of resource scarcity and environmental degradation. It provides a comprehensive overview of the process and techniques of bioconversion, focusing on organic feedstock, and offers solutions to convert these feedstocks into valuable end-products.

Weight: 982g
Dimension: 279 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030618391
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021