Agricultural Waste to Value-Added Products

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Agricultural Waste to Value-Added Products

Technical, Economic and Sustainable Aspects

Botany and plant sciences Biotechnology Agricultural science

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Collection: Earth and Environmental Science

Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 27th November 2023

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9789819944729


Overview

This edited book provides a comprehensive review of the current agricultural waste disposal techniques focusing on the ongoing research in the production of various agro waste-derived value-added products. Further topic includes the techno-economic aspects in up-scaling the technology from lab scale to commercial/pilot scale. Sustainable waste management and alternative renewable energy sources are the most important requirements in this era of rapid industrialization and urbanization.

Importance of Agricultural Waste

Agricultural waste, which is one of the major contributors to overall waste production, has the ability to be an essential source of renewable energy and other valuable products. The ongoing research and technical advancements in agro-waste treatment lead to the efficient conversion of waste into different value-added products.

Target Audience

This book is of primary interest to academicians, researchers, scientists and engineers working in the field of agro-residue management, and biomass to bio-energy conversion technologies. Also, the book serves as reading material for students of Environmental Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Agricultural Engineering. Rural Management authorities, Industrial and Government policy-making agencies may also find it useful read.

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