Biochemical Approaches for Waste and Biomass Valorization for Fuels and Chemicals

Biochemical Approaches for Waste and Biomass Valorization for Fuels and Chemicals, the latest release in the Woodhead Bioenergy series, brings together the latest advances in biochemical conversion technologies, practical insights for industrial applications, and a critical assessment of process parameters. The book begins by introducing biomass and waste valorization, characterization methods, biomass availability and collection, and biorefineries before detailed chapters focus on advanced pre-treatment technologies, fermentation, anaerobic digestion and dark fermentation, lignin valorization, and other emerging techniques. The final chapters address process integration, techno-economic analysis, and policy frameworks, as well as case studies and business models for real-world applications.

This volume will be of interest to all those working in the field of waste and biomass valorization, biochemical conversion routes, and biofuels, including researchers, faculty, advanced students, scientists, engineers, industrial practitioners, and policymakers.

• Provides a comprehensive overview of biochemical approaches in valorizing waste and biomass
• Covers underlying mechanisms, process optimization, and innovations in biocatalysts that enhance efficiency and yield of biochemical conversions
• Addresses challenges and strategies for transferring laboratory-scale processes to industrial scale applications
• Addresses the technoeconomic aspects of the commercial implementations of biochemical conversion processes
• Describes case studies and real-world applications of biorefineries to valorize waste and biomass