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The rapid growth of industries has resulted in the generation of high volume of solid and liquid waste. Today, there is a need of Clean and Green technology for the sustainable waste management. Biochemical and Environmental Bioprocessing: Challenges and Developments explore the State-of-art green technologies to manage the waste and to recover value added products. Microbes play an important role in the bioremediation. Bioprocess engineering an interdisciplinary connects the Science and Technology. The bioconversion and bioremediation is essentially required for the management of various hazardous substances in the environment. This book will give an intensive knowledge on the application of Biochemical and Bioprocess technologies for the eco-friendly management of pollution. This book serves as a fundamental to the students, researchers, academicians and Engineers working in the area of Environmental Bioremediation and in the exploration of various bioproducts from waste. Features Reviews various biological methods for the treatment of effluents from Industries by using biomass and biopolymers. Highlights the applications of various bioreactors like Anaerobic Sequential Batch Reactor, Continuously stirred anaerobic digester, Up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor, Fluidized and expanded bed reactors. Presents the cultivation of algae in Open Pond, Closed loop System, and Photo-bioreactors for bioenergy production. Discusses the intensified and integrated biorefinery approach by Microwave Irradiation, Pyrolysis, Acoustic cavitation, Hydrodynamic cavitation, Electron beam irradiation, High pressure Autoclave reactor, Steam explosion and photochemical oxidation. Outlines the usage of microbial fuel cell (MFC) for the production bioelectricity generation in different modules Tubular MFC, Stacked MFC, Separate electrode modules Cutting edge research of synthesis of biogenic nanoparticles and Pigments by green route for the health care and environment management.

Environmental Sustainability Using Green Technologies explains the role of green engineering and social responsibility in the development of chemicals, processes, products, and systems. Examining the relationship between economy, ecology, and equality—key factors in developing a sustainable society—this book covers several aspects of environmental sustainability, explores ways to use resources and processes more responsibly, and describes the tools required to overcome various challenges. It outlines the biotechnological applications, techniques, and processes needed to secure sustainable development and ensure long-lasting future success.Insightful and highly comprehensive, this body of work addresses: Wastewater treatment technologiesNanomaterials in environmental applicationsGreen synthesis of ecofriendly nanoparticlesThe role of phytoremediation in maintaining environmental sustainabilityAlgal biosorption of heavy metalsMass production of microalgae for industrial applicationsIntegrated biological system for the treatment of sulfate rich wastewaterAnaerobic digestion of pharmaceutical effluentTreatment of textile dye using bioaccumulation techniquesProduction of biosurfactants and their applications in bioremediationBiodegradable polymersMicrobial fuel cell (MFC) technologyBiodiesel from nonedible oil using a packed bed membrane reactorProduction of ecofriendly biodiesel from marine sourcesPretreatment techniques for the enhancement of biogas productionA review of source apportionment of air pollutants by receptor models and more Environmental Sustainability Using Green Technologies provides excellent reference material that aids and supports sustainability, and offers practical guidance for professors, research scholars, industrialists, biotechnologists, and workers in the applied field of environmental engineering.

This book summarizes the state-of-the-art approaches and novel technologies developed for the sustainable production of energy and structural and functional materials. Each chapter includes a detailed review of current aspects pertaining to the energy and material system supported by sustainability assessment tools. It covers sustainable utilization of biomass for energy in the form of green hydrogen, bio-oil, biodiesel, algal fuel, biogas, bioethanol, and electrochemical conversion using microbial fuel cells and materials in the form of bioadsorbents and so forth.Presents an up-to-date review of biomass processing technologiesOffers insights into the use of sustainability assessment tools for the design of material and energy systemsHighlights the sustainable production of energy from biomass, including algae and fungal processingReviews pertinent sustainability assessment toolsCovers the production of sustainable structural and functional material from biomassThis book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in chemical engineering, bioenergy, bioprocessing, and green technology.

Bioprocess Engineering for a Green Environment examines numerous bioprocesses that are crucial to our day-to-day life, specifically the major issues surrounding the production of energy relating to biofuels and waste management. The nuance of this discussion is reflected by the text’s chapter breakdown, providing the reader with a fulsome investigation of the energy sector; the importance of third-generation fuels; and the application of micro- and macroalgae for the production of biofuels. The book also provides a detailed exploration of biocatalysts and their application to the food industry; bioplastics production; conversion of agrowaste into polysaccharides; as well as the importance of biotechnology in bio-processing. Numerous industries discharge massive amounts of effluents into our rivers, seas, and air systems. As such, two chapters are dedicated to the treatment of various pollutants through biological operation with hopes of achieving a cleaner, greener, environment. This book represents the most comprehensive study of bioprocessing—and its various applications to the environment—available on the market today. It was furthermore written with various researchers in mind, ranging from undergraduate and graduate students looking to enhance their knowledge of the topics presented to scholars and engineers interested in the bioprocessing field, as well as members of industry and policy-makers. Provides a comprehensive overview of bioprocesses that apply to day-to-day living. Is learner-centered, providing detailed diagrams for easy understanding. Explores the importance of biocatalysts and their applications to the food industry, as well as bioplastics production. Examines the unique capabilities of bioprocess engineering and its ability to treat various pollutants. .

Environmental Sustainability Using Green Technologies explains the role of green engineering and social responsibility in the development of chemicals, processes, products, and systems. Examining the relationship between economy, ecology, and equality—key factors in developing a sustainable society—this book covers several aspects of environmental sustainability, explores ways to use resources and processes more responsibly, and describes the tools required to overcome various challenges. It outlines the biotechnological applications, techniques, and processes needed to secure sustainable development and ensure long-lasting future success.Insightful and highly comprehensive, this body of work addresses: Wastewater treatment technologiesNanomaterials in environmental applicationsGreen synthesis of ecofriendly nanoparticlesThe role of phytoremediation in maintaining environmental sustainabilityAlgal biosorption of heavy metalsMass production of microalgae for industrial applicationsIntegrated biological system for the treatment of sulfate rich wastewaterAnaerobic digestion of pharmaceutical effluentTreatment of textile dye using bioaccumulation techniquesProduction of biosurfactants and their applications in bioremediationBiodegradable polymersMicrobial fuel cell (MFC) technologyBiodiesel from nonedible oil using a packed bed membrane reactorProduction of ecofriendly biodiesel from marine sourcesPretreatment techniques for the enhancement of biogas productionA review of source apportionment of air pollutants by receptor models and moreEnvironmental Sustainability Using Green Technologies provides excellent reference material that aids and supports sustainability, and offers practical guidance for professors, research scholars, industrialists, biotechnologists, and workers in the applied field of environmental engineering.

This book comprises select proceedings of the International Conference on Energy and Environment - Global Challenges (ICEE 2018). The book focuses on applications of green technologies in chemical and biochemical engineering, wastewater treatment, energy and environmental sustainability. It covers current environmental issues such as air pollution and control, solid waste management and wastewater treatment, and suggests potential solutions to tackle them. The contents of this book will be useful to students and researchers working in the field of energy and environmental engineering.

This book comprises select proceedings of the International Conference on Energy and Environment - Global Challenges (ICEE 2018). The book focuses on applications of green technologies in chemical and biochemical engineering, wastewater treatment, energy and environmental sustainability.

This book presents select peer-reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Development in Energy and Environment (ICSDEE) 2019.