{"product_id":"9783527355754","title":"Agro-Waste Management and Valorization","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAgro-Waste Management and Valorization\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePratibha S. Agrawal | Richa Tiwari | Pramod N. Belkhode | Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Agriculture \/ Sustainable Agriculture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePresents cutting-edge insights on transforming agricultural waste into renewable energy, sustainable materials, and economic opportunities\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe urgent need to transition toward sustainable development has propelled agro-waste management to the forefront of global research and policy initiatives. Agricultural residues, once treated as environmental burdens, now offer vast potential as renewable feedstocks for biofuels, compost, and biochar, as well as for driving innovations in the circular economy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAgro-Waste Management and Valorization\u003c\/i\u003e provides an authoritative and comprehensive overview of the scientific, technological, and economic frameworks required to turn agricultural waste into valuable resources. Through a multidisciplinary lens, the authors examine the chemistry, engineering, and environmental principles that shape modern waste-to-value pathways, while situating these approaches within relevant legislative and policy contexts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book integrates fundamental concepts, applied research, and real-world case studies to demonstrate how biological and thermochemical conversion processes, waste biorefineries, and digital innovations can advance sustainability goals. Detailed analyses of bio-additives, composting strategies, and algae-based biorefineries highlight the practical applications of waste valorization across diverse agricultural systems. In-depth chapters incorporate techno-economic analyses and life cycle assessments to equip readers with the tools needed to evaluate feasibility and long-term impact. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth synthesizing current knowledge and charting a pathway for future inquiry and technology transfer in the field, \u003ci\u003eAgro-Waste Management and Valorization\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores advanced bioconversion and thermochemical techniques with detailed process parameters and optimization strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights studies of waste-to-energy technologies and their integration into sustainable agricultural systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyzes international and national policy frameworks shaping agro-waste management and valorization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines waste biorefinery and algal biorefinery models with real-world scalability considerations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) of key technologies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInvestigates innovative uses of glycerol and biochar, as well as emerging digital tools such as IoT for efficient waste monitoring and processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAgro-Waste Management and Valorization\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential reference for graduate and postgraduate students in environmental chemistry, chemical engineering, agricultural sciences, and biotechnology, particularly in courses such as Environmental Sustainability, Waste Management, and Renewable Energy Systems. It is equally valuable for researchers, policymakers, and professionals in biotechnological and agricultural industries who are seeking practical and research-based approaches to agro-waste valorization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePratibha S. Agrawal\u003c\/b\u003e is a PhD Supervisor at Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University, Nagpur, India. With 16 years of teaching and research experience, she is a recognized authority in applied chemistry and sustainable resource management.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eRicha Tiwari\u003c\/b\u003e is pursuing her PhD. at Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University, Nagpur, India. Her research interests include biofuels, environmental impact assessment, waste oils, recycling technologies, and sustainable development practices.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePramod Belkhode\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of General Engineering at Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University, Nagpur, India. His research areas include automation, ergonomics, man-machine systems, and agricultural mechanization.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSamuel Lalthazuala Rokhum\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the National Institute of Technology Silchar, Assam, India. His research spans organic chemistry, renewable energy, material science, and heterogeneous catalysis. 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