Mohammad Taherzadeh – författare

Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Sustainable Food Waste Management: Resource Recovery and Treatment covers the latest methods of food waste management and resource recovery from a sustainability perspective and is suitable for universities, municipalities, and companies working in the field. This book provides a comprehensive account of food waste chemistry, the latest techniques for food waste treatment and recycling, sustainability assessment (social, economic, environmental), and challenges in food waste management. The book explores recycling to value-added products using sustainable concepts and methodologies, and is useful as a course or reference book for biochemical engineering, environmental sustainability, and waste management. Covers recycling to value-added products using sustainable concepts and methodologies Provides an exhaustive description of general treatment options and their evaluation guidelines in terms of cost, energy consumption, and waste generation, enabling readers to understand the principles behind various recovery and treatment schemes Describes existing and emerging food waste recycling technologies, products obtained, and process efficiencies Offers a thorough account of critical factors and challenges in food waste valorization, such as handling of new emerging contaminants, end-product purity, and life-cycle assessment

Circular Bioeconomy: Technologies for Waste Remediation covers information about the strategies and approaches facilitating the integration of technologies for wastewater and solid waste remediation. The book highlights the models developed to valorize wastes to produce biobased products. Various chapters presented in the book put a focus on sustainability approaches as a central theme in order to facilitate industries and policymakers to adopt circular economy goals. Since the principal idea of a circular bioeconomy is to transition from a linear economy, it involves advanced technological and designing breakthroughs to reduce waste with a closed looped system. Covers the integration of technologies and processes for waste remediation Narrates recent developments and perspectives on value added products from wastes Summarizes recent developments in lifecycle assessment and techno economic analysis using wastes for sustainable development Offers academicians, engineers, researchers and stakeholders help in adapting suitable technologies for solid waste and wastewater management

Advances in Bioprocess Engineering, the latest release in the Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering series, provides a comprehensive overview of bioprocess systems, kinetics, bioreactor design, batch and continuous reactors and introduces key principles that enable bioprocess engineers to engage in analysis, optimization and design with consistent control over biological and chemical transformations. The bioprocessing sector is also updating its technologies with state-of-the art techniques to keep up with the rising demand of the industry and R&D. This book covers these aspects, taking readers through a step-by-step journey of bioprocessing while also guiding them towards a new era and future. Covers state-of-the-art, technological advancements in the field of bioprocessing Includes design and scale-up of bioreactors, monitoring and control systems, advances in upstream and downstream processing Includes design and development of fermentation processes such as the suitability of experimental design, full factorial, central composite design, Box-Behnken, Plackett-Burman, and more

Filamentous Fungi Biorefinery, the latest release in the Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering series, builds on knowledge on the classification of filamentous fungi and presence and roles played in ecosystems. The importance of filamentous fungi is then further corroborated through a description of their present applications in biotechnological processes. Knowledge on fungal biology is extended through discussion on structure and composition together with a description of growth potentialities of filamentous fungi in/on a wide range of substrates. In addition, the morphology of filamentous fungi is then described and its implications during integration in industrial processes is discussed.

The book then provides an overview on the use of filamentous fungi for the production of a wide range of value-added products, including feed and food products, alcohols, organic acids, pigments, enzymes, antibiotics and biopolymers. All provided state-of-arts are extended to a description of the present degree of application of filamentous fungi towards the production of those products using low-value substrates, identification of research gaps, and proposes future research avenues.

Presents the first book dedicated to the use of filamentous fungi for process development within waste management Discusses the transfer of research knowledge into industrial processes and marketable products Includes industrial applications of filamentous fungi towards valorization of low-value substrates Provides up-to-date knowledge on research and application fields that can benefit from the integration of filamentous fungi

Sustainable Technologies for Value Addition to Biomass Waste introduces readers to revolutionary approaches for converting waste biomass into commercially viable products such as biofuels, materials, and microbial derivatives. This book explores detailed methodologies for transforming biomass waste, highlighting advanced techniques, reactor designs, and sustainable strategies. It provides critical insights into the feasibility, limitations, and applications of these technologies, making it a vital resource for professionals seeking to understand the intersection of sustainability and innovation in waste management.Beyond production technologies, the book delves into the physicochemical composition of biomass waste, explores marine biomass recycling, and examines the integration of artificial intelligence for efficient waste management. It offers a life cycle assessment framework to evaluate waste generation and conversion, emphasizing its role in advancing a circular economy while addressing environmental challenges. Readers will also benefit from discussions on commercial scalability and the broader impacts of these technologies on resource conservation and pollution reduction.Sustainable Technologies for Value Addition to Biomass Waste introduces readers to revolutionary approaches for converting waste biomass into commercially viable products such as biofuels, materials, and microbial derivatives. This book explores detailed methodologies for transforming biomass waste, highlighting advanced techniques, reactor designs, and sustainable strategies. It provides critical insights into the feasibility, limitations, and applications of these technologies, making it a vital resource for professionals seeking to understand the intersection of sustainability and innovation in waste management.Actively contributes to a greener and more sustainable future by recognizing the vast potential of waste biomass as a valuable resourceOffers detailed production process flowsheets for various value-added products to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities involvedProvides insights in commercially viable production processes for value-added products to embark on entrepreneurial ventures in the fieldInspires and enables harnessing the potential of waste biomass for positive environmental and economic impact

Recent Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Thermochemical and Biochemical Bioprocess delves into the transformative role of AI and ML in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of bioprocess operations. The book covers everything from predictive modeling and bioreactor design to the integration of IoT in Bioprocess 4.0 while also synthesizing the latest scientific advancements and practical applications in the field of thermochemical and biochemical bioprocesses. It explores a wide array of topics, including deep learning applications in gasification, the role of artificial neural networks in process control, and the use of genetic algorithms in thermochemical processing.Each chapter offers invaluable insights into current methodologies and future perspectives, providing a solid foundation for applying AI and ML techniques to tackle pressing challenges in clean fuel production, waste management, and climate change mitigation.Explores cutting-edge applications of AI and ML tools in enhancing clean fuel technologies and energy security, providing readers with innovative strategies to tackle global energy challengesAnalyzes the integration of AI and ML in waste management and valorization processes, highlighting methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote a circular economy for sustainable developmentEvaluates the role of AI and ML in advancing thermochemical biomass conversion technologies, equipping researchers with insights into chemical kinetics, process intensification, and economic viability for biofuel productionDiscusses the implications of AI and ML on regulatory frameworks and policies, offering a comprehensive guide for academics, industry leaders, and policymakersPresents case studies and real-world applications, illustrating the transformative potential of AI and ML in addressing climate change mitigation and fostering a sustainable future

Sustainable Resource Recovery and Zero Waste Approaches covers waste reduction, biological, thermal and recycling methods of waste recovery, and their conversion into a variety of products. In addition, the social, economic and environmental aspects are also explored, making this a useful textbook for environmental courses and a reference book for both universities and companies.

Provides a novel approach on how to achieve zero wastes in a society Shows the roadmap on achieving Sustainable Development Goals Considers critical aspects of municipal waste management Covers recent developments in waste biorefinery, thermal processes, anaerobic digestion, material recycling and landfill mining

This book covers the applications of fungi used in biorefinery technology. As a great many different varieties of fungal species are available, the text focuses on the various applications of fungi for production of useful products including organic acids (lactic, citric, fumaric); advanced biofuels (ethanol, single cell oils);