Anuj K. Chandel

Biochemical Approaches for Waste and Biomass Valorization for Fuels and Chemicals brings together the latest advances in biochemical conversion technologies, practical insights for industrial applications, and a critical assessment of process parameters. The book begins by introducing biomass and waste valorization, characterization methods, biomass availability and collection, and biorefineries, before detailed chapters focus on advanced pre-treatment technologies, fermentation, anaerobic digestion and dark fermentation, lignin valorization, and other emerging techniques. The final chapters address process integration, techno-economic analysis, and policy frameworks, as well as case studies and business models for real-world applications. This latest volume in the Woodhead Series in Bioenergy is of interest to all those working in the field of waste and biomass valorization, biochemical conversion routes and biofuels, including researchers, faculty, advanced students, scientists, engineers, industrial practitioners, and policy makers.

Extremophiles are known to thrive under harsh environmental conditions. Many extremophilic bio-products are already used as life-saving drugs. Recent technological advancements of systems biology have opened the door to explore these organisms anew as sources of products that might prove useful in clinical, environmental and drug development.