Sustainable Production Innovations: Bioremediation and Other Biotechnologies

Sustainable Production Innovations is a groundbreaking new volume that covers the latest technologies and practices in this ever-changing field, focusing on providing solutions and practical applications of smart and efficient energy systems. It addresses several bioprocesses that are integral to our daily lives, such as biofuel production, energy and food security, and wastewater management. The book explores various procedures used in biomass biorefineries and bioprocessing for the production of biofuels, biobased chemicals, and bioproducts, as well as advancements in utilizing oleaginous microorganisms for biofuels and nutraceuticals, biological wastewater treatment, and microplastic detection techniques in water. It is a valuable resource for scholars in chemical engineering, applied microbiology, biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and related fields, offering new insights into the sustainable use of renewable energy and biochemicals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2023
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Sustainable production innovations are essential for addressing the pressing challenges posed by global and climate change. Factors such as rising population, economic growth, and industrialization have led to an increase in atmospheric CO2, pollution, deforestation, water scarcity, and hunger. To ensure a green and sustainable future, it is crucial to harness renewable resources for the production of fuels, chemicals, and materials.

Sustainable Production Innovations, a groundbreaking new volume, explores the latest technologies and practices in this ever-changing field. It provides solutions and practical applications of smart and efficient energy systems, focusing on harnessing renewable resources for the production of fuels, chemicals, and materials.

The book addresses several bioprocesses that are integral to our daily lives, including biofuel production, energy and food security, and wastewater management. Biotechnological processes, utilizing biocatalysts such as enzymes, bacteria, plant cells, or animal cells in bioreactors, have gained significant commercial interest due to their ability to produce medications, health supplements, foods, biofuels, and chemicals.

Switching to bioproducts offers several key benefits, such as sustainability, CO2 sequestration, effective waste utilization, and meeting the increasing demand for clean water. The book explores various procedures used in biomass biorefineries and bioprocessing for the production of biofuels, biobased chemicals, and bioproducts. It also delves into advancements in utilizing oleaginous microorganisms for biofuels and nutraceuticals, biological wastewater treatment, and microplastic detection techniques in water.

Additionally, the book covers topics such as biolubricant technologies, bioproperties, and biorefineries. By adopting sustainable production innovations, we can contribute to a greener and more sustainable future, mitigating the impact of global and climate change and ensuring a better quality of life for generations to come.

Weight: 853g
ISBN-13: 9781119791904