Dr. Surajbhan Sevda completed his doctoral degree in 2013 from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology Warangal, India. Prior to this, he was a technical officer (research scientist) at IIT Guwahati, India. He has published more than 40 articles in scientific journals and 32 book chapters. His research experience lies in industrial wastewater treatment, biofuels and bioenergy, life cycle analysis, metal recovery, biosensor development, green chemistry, and microbial electrosynthesis.Dr. Garima Chauhan is an experienced professional in the field of waste management, renewable energy, and heavy oil upgrading. She holds a PhD degree in chemical engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India and is currently working at the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Canada. She has authored a book, several book chapters, and 30+ research articles in peer-reviewed journals. Passionate about skill attainment and continuous learning, Dr. Chauhan has been a member of several editorial boards, as well as a recognized reviewer in peer-reviewed journals and professional development campaigns.

• Foreword. Preface. The Use of Biological Methods to Process Solid Waste. Anaerobic Digestion of Solid Organic Waste to Generate Biogas. Kinetics of Biochemical Degradation of Municipal Solid Waste in Landfills. Biogas Generation from Solid State Anaerobic Digestion of Waste Material. Municipal Solid Waste Management and Effect of Process Parameters on the Treatment Methods. Biological Treatment of Leather Industry Solid Waste: Current Status and Future Perspectives. Biorefining of Organic Solid: Current Technology and Future Perspectives. Sustainable Management of Municipal Solid Waste by a Combination of Biological and Chemical Process Approaches. The Recent Development of Waste to Energy System for Municipal Solid Management System in Developing Countries. Treatment of Solid Food Waste Using Solid-State Fermentation: Its Current Use and Future Perspectives. Solid Waste Treatment Using Vermicomposting: Its Current Use and Future Perspectives. Application of Anaerobic Digestion Approach for the Treatment of Agro-Residue Waste. Applications of Mechanical Biological Pre-Treatment Methods of Municipal Solid Waste. Integration of Site-Specific Data into Life Cycle Assessment Method, with a Focus on Municipal Solid Waste Treatment Technologies. Biotechnological Approaches for Addressing the Plastic Waste Treatment. Index.

Dr. Surajbhan Sevda completed his doctoral degree in 2013 from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology Warangal, India. Prior to this, he was a technical officer (research scientist) at IIT Guwahati, India. He has published more than 40 articles in scientific journals and 32 book chapters. His research experience lies in industrial wastewater treatment, biofuels and bioenergy, life cycle analysis, metal recovery, biosensor development, green chemistry, and microbial electrosynthesis.Dr. Garima Chauhan is an experienced professional in the field of waste management, renewable energy, and heavy oil upgrading. She holds a PhD degree in chemical engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India and is currently working at the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Canada. She has authored a book, several book chapters, and 30+ research articles in peer-reviewed journals. Passionate about skill attainment and continuous learning, Dr. Chauhan has been a member of several editorial boards, as well as a recognized reviewer in peer-reviewed journals and professional development campaigns.

• Foreword. Preface. The Use of Biological Methods to Process Solid Waste. Anaerobic Digestion of Solid Organic Waste to Generate Biogas. Kinetics of Biochemical Degradation of Municipal Solid Waste in Landfills. Biogas Generation from Solid State Anaerobic Digestion of Waste Material. Municipal Solid Waste Management and Effect of Process Parameters on the Treatment Methods. Biological Treatment of Leather Industry Solid Waste: Current Status and Future Perspectives. Biorefining of Organic Solid: Current Technology and Future Perspectives. Sustainable Management of Municipal Solid Waste by a Combination of Biological and Chemical Process Approaches. The Recent Development of Waste to Energy System for Municipal Solid Management System in Developing Countries. Treatment of Solid Food Waste Using Solid-State Fermentation: Its Current Use and Future Perspectives. Solid Waste Treatment Using Vermicomposting: Its Current Use and Future Perspectives. Application of Anaerobic Digestion Approach for the Treatment of Agro-Residue Waste. Applications of Mechanical Biological Pre-Treatment Methods of Municipal Solid Waste. Integration of Site-Specific Data into Life Cycle Assessment Method, with a Focus on Municipal Solid Waste Treatment Technologies. Biotechnological Approaches for Addressing the Plastic Waste Treatment. Index.

Dr. Surajbhan Sevda completed his doctoral degree in 2013 from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology Warangal, India. Prior to this, he was a technical officer (research scientist) at IIT Guwahati, India. He has published more than 40 articles in scientific journals and 32 book chapters. His research experience lies in industrial wastewater treatment, biofuels and bioenergy, life cycle analysis, metal recovery, biosensor development, green chemistry, and microbial electrosynthesis.Dr. Garima Chauhan is an experienced professional in the field of waste management, renewable energy, and heavy oil upgrading. She holds a PhD degree in chemical engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India and is currently working at the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Canada. She has authored a book, several book chapters, and 30+ research articles in peer-reviewed journals. Passionate about skill attainment and continuous learning, Dr. Chauhan has been a member of several editorial boards, as well as a recognized reviewer in peer-reviewed journals and professional development campaigns.

• Foreword. Preface. The Use of Biological Methods to Process Solid Waste. Anaerobic Digestion of Solid Organic Waste to Generate Biogas. Kinetics of Biochemical Degradation of Municipal Solid Waste in Landfills. Biogas Generation from Solid State Anaerobic Digestion of Waste Material. Municipal Solid Waste Management and Effect of Process Parameters on the Treatment Methods. Biological Treatment of Leather Industry Solid Waste: Current Status and Future Perspectives. Biorefining of Organic Solid: Current Technology and Future Perspectives. Sustainable Management of Municipal Solid Waste by a Combination of Biological and Chemical Process Approaches. The Recent Development of Waste to Energy System for Municipal Solid Management System in Developing Countries. Treatment of Solid Food Waste Using Solid-State Fermentation: Its Current Use and Future Perspectives. Solid Waste Treatment Using Vermicomposting: Its Current Use and Future Perspectives. Application of Anaerobic Digestion Approach for the Treatment of Agro-Residue Waste. Applications of Mechanical Biological Pre-Treatment Methods of Municipal Solid Waste. Integration of Site-Specific Data into Life Cycle Assessment Method, with a Focus on Municipal Solid Waste Treatment Technologies. Biotechnological Approaches for Addressing the Plastic Waste Treatment. Index.