Published as part of Elsevier’s Applied Biotechnology Reviews, Advances in Biogas Technology presents a curated reference addressing the most important aspects of biogas production technologies. This book examines the principles and mechanics of anaerobic digestion (AD), the microbiology of AD and advances in novel microbial consortia, biogas from different feedstocks, such as municipal waste, agricultural waste, and industrial wastewater, as well as advances in bioreactor design and configuration, and innovations in AD technology. The book presents several case studies and considers the social impacts of biogas technology. Intended for researchers, academics, and students working in and studying biotechnology and bioprocess engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, alternative fuels, renewable energy, and related areas, Advances in Biogas Technology will be a welcomed reference for those looking for up-to-date coverage of the latest advances in the field of biogas technology.Highlights the most advanced and innovative technologies for biogas productionIdentifies research gaps in the application of novel microorganisms, potential feedstocks and pretreatments, AI, reactor design and configuration, metabolic engineering, kinetic assessment and novel production methods to enhance biogas yieldsServes as an invaluable guide for those who produce effective and commercially viable biogas process technologies

Sustainable Solutions for Environmental Pollution: Urban Sustainability and Education for Waste Management explores methods for treating waste and pollution while examining strategies for managing environmental resources. It aims to underscore the critical role of education in promoting environmental sustainability, particularly in urban waste management. This book presents recent research and innovative ideas concerning sustainable environmental development, investigating the diverse impacts of pollution and the urgent need to address ecological costs associated with waste contamination. It also provides practical information for managing green resources through empirical analyses, reduction trials, and bioremediation techniques. - Highlights the fundamentals and practical relevance of a framework for environmental safety and the future of sustainability in the ecosystem- Reports emerging trends and developments in waste management, including environmental pollution and contamination- Provides broad case studies to show the interconnection of environmental pollution and the impacts of sustainable development

Sustainable Solutions for Environmental Pollution: Urban Sustainability and Education for Waste Management explores methods for treating waste and pollution while examining strategies for managing environmental resources. It aims to underscore the critical role of education in promoting environmental sustainability, particularly in urban waste management. This book presents recent research and innovative ideas concerning sustainable environmental development, investigating the diverse impacts of pollution and the urgent need to address ecological costs associated with waste contamination. It also provides practical information for managing green resources through empirical analyses, reduction trials, and bioremediation techniques.Highlights the fundamentals and practical relevance of a framework for environmental safety and the future of sustainability in the ecosystemReports emerging trends and developments in waste management, including environmental pollution and contaminationProvides broad case studies to show the interconnection of environmental pollution and the impacts of sustainable development

Advances in Biogas Technology Systems presents a consolidated, multi-scale reference for translating biogas innovation into reliable, commercially viable energy solutions. As biogas becomes increasingly important within the circular bioeconomy, it is being incorporated into energy systems through biomethane upgrading, grid injection, and transport-fuel applications. At the same time, advances in microbial engineering, process optimisation, and digital technologies-including artificial intelligence-are reshaping the monitoring, design, and scaling of anaerobic digestion systems. Nevertheless, literature remains fragmented across fundamentals, emerging technologies, and deployment-oriented topics, limiting end-to-end engineering decision making. The book assembles coverage across interconnected layers: substrate selection, pretreatment, and microbial dynamics; emerging and advanced technologies including metabolic engineering, kinetics, bioreactor design, and AI-enabled monitoring; and system-level implementation featuring upgrading and purification for high-quality biomethane, regulatory frameworks, circular economy integration, and industrial case studies. Chapters are designed to help readers connect lab-scale research to system optimisation and deployment challenges across regions and sectors. Advances in Biogas Technology Systems supports researchers, engineers, scientists, tertiary students, and biofuel professionals with practical, curated advances that address the full biogas value chain from feedstock to energy integration and climate-aligned performance.Integrates biogas fundamentals with system-level implementation across the full value chainUpdates upgrading and purification coverage for biomethane energy quality marketsLinks microbial dynamics, metabolic engineering, and kinetics to reactor and scale-up designApplies AI and digital monitoring approaches to improve predictability and performanceIncludes regulatory and circular-economy integration plus regional industrial case studies

This book presents state-of-the-art solid waste management in developing countries. It outlines the impact of poor solid waste management on human health and the environment and examines appropriate solid waste management technologies for the developing world. Contributions define waste recovery in a circular economy context and the informal sector's role, describe how sustainable and integrated solid waste management in developing countries contributes to reducing greenhouse gases and their effect on climate change, and analyze the financial and legislation aspects of solid waste management.Waste Management in Developing Countries will be an essential reference for researchers, scientists, and students in waste management and environmental sciences, as well as waste management practitioners, policymakers, municipal officials, and related industry professionals.

This book presents state-of-the-art solid waste management in developing countries. It outlines the impact of poor solid waste management on human health and the environment and examines appropriate solid waste management technologies for the developing world. Contributions define waste recovery in a circular economy context and the informal sector's role, describe how sustainable and integrated solid waste management in developing countries contributes to reducing greenhouse gases and their effect on climate change, and analyze the financial and legislation aspects of solid waste management.Waste Management in Developing Countries will be an essential reference for researchers, scientists, and students in waste management and environmental sciences, as well as waste management practitioners, policymakers, municipal officials, and related industry professionals.

Plantation crop residues are a significant waste product of modern horticulture. These residues, derived from numerous plantation crops, such as cocoa, coffee, rubber, tea, areca nuts, palmyra palm, and coconut, are usually left to decompose, leading to environmental degradation, groundwater pollution, and health hazards. However, with the growing demand for sustainable agricultural practices, innovative approaches are necessary to utilize these residues. This book aims to comprehensively explore the potential of plantation crop waste valorization, showcasing innovative technologies and applications that transform waste materials into value-added commodities, biofuels, and platform chemicals for a sustainable economy.Plantation  Crop Wastes: Valorization for Economic Sustainability addresses various aspects of the plantation crop waste-to-wealth paradigm and will be a valuable resource for academics, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking sustainable solutions for the management of plantation crop waste.

Plantation crop residues are a significant waste product of modern horticulture. These residues, derived from numerous plantation crops, such as cocoa, coffee, rubber, tea, areca nuts, palmyra palm, and coconut, are usually left to decompose, leading to environmental degradation, groundwater pollution, and health hazards. However, with the growing demand for sustainable agricultural practices, innovative approaches are necessary to utilize these residues. This book aims to comprehensively explore the potential of plantation crop waste valorization, showcasing innovative technologies and applications that transform waste materials into value-added commodities, biofuels, and platform chemicals for a sustainable economy.Plantation  Crop Wastes: Valorization for Economic Sustainability addresses various aspects of the plantation crop waste-to-wealth paradigm and will be a valuable resource for academics, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking sustainable solutions for the management of plantation crop waste.

The Southern African Sustainable Energy Conference (SASEC 2024) focuses on researching, developing, and deploying methodologies, technologies, and systems related to sustainable energy within the Southern African context and beyond. This conference offers researchers, engineers, practitioners, decision-makers, and policymakers an opportunity to share and discuss recent developments in the field.These proceedings provide a collection of the innovative research work presented at the conference from leading institutions of higher learning and research councils in South Africa, the Southern African Region, Africa, and globally on a wide range of topical renewable and sustainable energy themes. Topics covered include solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, solar thermal energy, wind energy, green hydrogen and Power2X, bioenergy and waste energy (thermochemical, biological, chemical, and physical conversation systems), the circularity of renewable energy technologies, power systems planning, demand side management, renewable energy resource assessments, and modeling and decision support tools, as well as just energy and decarbonization transitions.Presents current state-of-the-art research on sustainable energy;Discusses research challenges and opportunities in renewable energy;Explores entrepreneurship and commercialization in renewable energy innovation.

Published as part of Elsevier’s Applied Biotechnology Reviews, Advances in Biogas Technology presents a curated reference addressing the most important aspects of biogas production technologies. This book examines the principles and mechanics of anaerobic digestion (AD), the microbiology of AD and advances in novel microbial consortia, biogas from different feedstocks, such as municipal waste, agricultural waste, and industrial wastewater, as well as advances in bioreactor design and configuration, and innovations in AD technology. The book presents several case studies and considers the social impacts of biogas technology. Intended for researchers, academics, and students working in and studying biotechnology and bioprocess engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, alternative fuels, renewable energy, and related areas, Advances in Biogas Technology will be a welcomed reference for those looking for up-to-date coverage of the latest advances in the field of biogas technology.Highlights the most advanced and innovative technologies for biogas productionIdentifies research gaps in the application of novel microorganisms, potential feedstocks and pretreatments, AI, reactor design and configuration, metabolic engineering, kinetic assessment and novel production methods to enhance biogas yieldsServes as an invaluable guide for those who produce effective and commercially viable biogas process technologies

Sustainable Solutions for Environmental Pollution: Urban Sustainability and Education for Waste Management explores methods for treating waste and pollution while examining strategies for managing environmental resources. It aims to underscore the critical role of education in promoting environmental sustainability, particularly in urban waste management. This book presents recent research and innovative ideas concerning sustainable environmental development, investigating the diverse impacts of pollution and the urgent need to address ecological costs associated with waste contamination. It also provides practical information for managing green resources through empirical analyses, reduction trials, and bioremediation techniques. - Highlights the fundamentals and practical relevance of a framework for environmental safety and the future of sustainability in the ecosystem- Reports emerging trends and developments in waste management, including environmental pollution and contamination- Provides broad case studies to show the interconnection of environmental pollution and the impacts of sustainable development

Sustainable Solutions for Environmental Pollution: Urban Sustainability and Education for Waste Management explores methods for treating waste and pollution while examining strategies for managing environmental resources. It aims to underscore the critical role of education in promoting environmental sustainability, particularly in urban waste management. This book presents recent research and innovative ideas concerning sustainable environmental development, investigating the diverse impacts of pollution and the urgent need to address ecological costs associated with waste contamination. It also provides practical information for managing green resources through empirical analyses, reduction trials, and bioremediation techniques.Highlights the fundamentals and practical relevance of a framework for environmental safety and the future of sustainability in the ecosystemReports emerging trends and developments in waste management, including environmental pollution and contaminationProvides broad case studies to show the interconnection of environmental pollution and the impacts of sustainable development

Advances in Biogas Technology Systems presents a consolidated, multi-scale reference for translating biogas innovation into reliable, commercially viable energy solutions. As biogas becomes increasingly important within the circular bioeconomy, it is being incorporated into energy systems through biomethane upgrading, grid injection, and transport-fuel applications. At the same time, advances in microbial engineering, process optimisation, and digital technologies-including artificial intelligence-are reshaping the monitoring, design, and scaling of anaerobic digestion systems. Nevertheless, literature remains fragmented across fundamentals, emerging technologies, and deployment-oriented topics, limiting end-to-end engineering decision making. The book assembles coverage across interconnected layers: substrate selection, pretreatment, and microbial dynamics; emerging and advanced technologies including metabolic engineering, kinetics, bioreactor design, and AI-enabled monitoring; and system-level implementation featuring upgrading and purification for high-quality biomethane, regulatory frameworks, circular economy integration, and industrial case studies. Chapters are designed to help readers connect lab-scale research to system optimisation and deployment challenges across regions and sectors. Advances in Biogas Technology Systems supports researchers, engineers, scientists, tertiary students, and biofuel professionals with practical, curated advances that address the full biogas value chain from feedstock to energy integration and climate-aligned performance.Integrates biogas fundamentals with system-level implementation across the full value chainUpdates upgrading and purification coverage for biomethane energy quality marketsLinks microbial dynamics, metabolic engineering, and kinetics to reactor and scale-up designApplies AI and digital monitoring approaches to improve predictability and performanceIncludes regulatory and circular-economy integration plus regional industrial case studies

This book presents state-of-the-art solid waste management in developing countries. It outlines the impact of poor solid waste management on human health and the environment and examines appropriate solid waste management technologies for the developing world. Contributions define waste recovery in a circular economy context and the informal sector's role, describe how sustainable and integrated solid waste management in developing countries contributes to reducing greenhouse gases and their effect on climate change, and analyze the financial and legislation aspects of solid waste management.Waste Management in Developing Countries will be an essential reference for researchers, scientists, and students in waste management and environmental sciences, as well as waste management practitioners, policymakers, municipal officials, and related industry professionals.

This book presents state-of-the-art solid waste management in developing countries. It outlines the impact of poor solid waste management on human health and the environment and examines appropriate solid waste management technologies for the developing world. Contributions define waste recovery in a circular economy context and the informal sector's role, describe how sustainable and integrated solid waste management in developing countries contributes to reducing greenhouse gases and their effect on climate change, and analyze the financial and legislation aspects of solid waste management.Waste Management in Developing Countries will be an essential reference for researchers, scientists, and students in waste management and environmental sciences, as well as waste management practitioners, policymakers, municipal officials, and related industry professionals.

Plantation crop residues are a significant waste product of modern horticulture. These residues, derived from numerous plantation crops, such as cocoa, coffee, rubber, tea, areca nuts, palmyra palm, and coconut, are usually left to decompose, leading to environmental degradation, groundwater pollution, and health hazards. However, with the growing demand for sustainable agricultural practices, innovative approaches are necessary to utilize these residues. This book aims to comprehensively explore the potential of plantation crop waste valorization, showcasing innovative technologies and applications that transform waste materials into value-added commodities, biofuels, and platform chemicals for a sustainable economy.Plantation  Crop Wastes: Valorization for Economic Sustainability addresses various aspects of the plantation crop waste-to-wealth paradigm and will be a valuable resource for academics, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking sustainable solutions for the management of plantation crop waste.

Plantation crop residues are a significant waste product of modern horticulture. These residues, derived from numerous plantation crops, such as cocoa, coffee, rubber, tea, areca nuts, palmyra palm, and coconut, are usually left to decompose, leading to environmental degradation, groundwater pollution, and health hazards. However, with the growing demand for sustainable agricultural practices, innovative approaches are necessary to utilize these residues. This book aims to comprehensively explore the potential of plantation crop waste valorization, showcasing innovative technologies and applications that transform waste materials into value-added commodities, biofuels, and platform chemicals for a sustainable economy.Plantation  Crop Wastes: Valorization for Economic Sustainability addresses various aspects of the plantation crop waste-to-wealth paradigm and will be a valuable resource for academics, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking sustainable solutions for the management of plantation crop waste.

The Southern African Sustainable Energy Conference (SASEC 2024) focuses on researching, developing, and deploying methodologies, technologies, and systems related to sustainable energy within the Southern African context and beyond. This conference offers researchers, engineers, practitioners, decision-makers, and policymakers an opportunity to share and discuss recent developments in the field.These proceedings provide a collection of the innovative research work presented at the conference from leading institutions of higher learning and research councils in South Africa, the Southern African Region, Africa, and globally on a wide range of topical renewable and sustainable energy themes. Topics covered include solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, solar thermal energy, wind energy, green hydrogen and Power2X, bioenergy and waste energy (thermochemical, biological, chemical, and physical conversation systems), the circularity of renewable energy technologies, power systems planning, demand side management, renewable energy resource assessments, and modeling and decision support tools, as well as just energy and decarbonization transitions.Presents current state-of-the-art research on sustainable energy;Discusses research challenges and opportunities in renewable energy;Explores entrepreneurship and commercialization in renewable energy innovation.