Sustainable Industrial and Environmental Bioprocesses
About the Book Series
Series editor: Ashok Pandey
Editorial Board members:
Prof Byoung Hun Jeon, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Prof Christian Larroche, Universite Clermont Auvergne, Clermont Ferrand, France
Prof Archana Tiwari, Amity University, Noida, India
Prof Tong Yen Wah Tong, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Prof Luciana Vandenberghe, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil
Online ISSN 2998-9124
Print ISSN 2998-9116
About the Series
This book series aims to include books focusing on the bioprocesses in the broad areas of industrial and environmental biotechnology, with multidisciplinary contents incorporating chemical and biochemical engineering, industrial microbiology and energy biosciences where sustainable development is the key theme. The focus of all the books is linked with the sustainable development goals (SDG) with a circular economy perspectives. Each of the books provide state-of-art information and comprehensive knowledge on the subject matter by an international team of experts as authors and have globally recognized peers as editors. The contents are carefully carved to focus on the applications of emerging tools such as machine learning, including artificial intelligence, etc for the evolution of bioprocesses. The series target the academicians and researchers as its primary stake-holders but also is useful for the policy planners and industry persons for which the contents of each of the book is well-modulated.
Following are the primary topics/themes that are included in the book series.
- Sustainable biobased processes and products development
- Sustainable biological waste treatment and management
- Sustainable environmental protection
- Green energy from renewable resources, including bioenergy
- Waste to wealth- fuels and chemicals for circular economy
- Climate change & sustainable developments
Diatoms and Sustainable Agriculture
1st Edition
Edited
By Archana Tiwari, Ashok Pandey
September 02, 2025
This book highlights the multifaceted role of diatoms in revolutionizing agricultural practices toward sustainability. The introductory chapter of Diatoms and Sustainable Agriculture examines the fundamental role of diatoms in fostering a circular economy within the agricultural sector, discussing ...
Traditional Foods: Impact on Gut Health
1st Edition
Edited
By Sapna Sharma, Anand Prakash Singh
July 28, 2025
Traditional Foods: Impact on Gut Health delves into the profound influence of traditional foods and dietary interventions on gut health, immune modulation, and disease prevention. This comprehensive book unites ancient culinary wisdom with contemporary scientific advancements, presenting a detailed...
Microfluidics in Food Processing: Technologies and Applications
1st Edition
Edited
By Ayon Tarafdar, Ranjna Sirohi, BARJINDER PAL KAUR, Ashok Pandey, Claude-Gilles Dussap
March 26, 2025
This book serves as a comprehensive introduction to the principles of microfluidization and its diverse applications in the food industry. It explores the use of microfluidics in processing various types of beverages derived from plant products, milk and milk products, cereal-based products, ...
Sustainable Technologies for Food Waste Management
1st Edition
Edited
By Ranjna Sirohi, Ayon Tarafdar, Luciana Porto de Souza Vandenberghe, Mohammad J. Taherzadeh, Ashok Pandey
February 10, 2025
This book comprehensively explores various aspects of food waste management, ranging from understanding the issue to innovative solutions that convert waste into valuable resources. The initial chapters provide an in-depth analysis of advanced methods for characterizing food waste. The book ...
Microplastic Pollution: Occurrence, Health Risk and Challenges
1st Edition
Edited
By Navish Kataria, Vinod Kumar Garg, Changseok Han, Eldon R. Rene
January 31, 2025
This reference book reviews various aspects of microplastics, from their sources and manifestation in terrestrial, aquatic, and air environments to their fate in wastewater treatment systems. It also covers sampling, analysis, and detection methods for microplastics, along with advanced ...
Catalytic Transformations of Sustainable and Versatile Furanic Chemicals
1st Edition
Edited
By S. Saravanamurugan, Hu Li, Ashok Pandey, Young-Woong Suh
December 03, 2024
Diminishing confined fossil resources has spurred the scientific community to strive for alternative, sustainable resources, such as terrestrial biomass, which can potentially substitute fossil-based derivatives. Lignocellulosic biomass is deemed an indispensable carbon source for meeting ...
Ashwagandha for Quality of Life: Scientific Evidence
1st Edition
By Sunil Kaul, Renu Wadhwa
September 13, 2024
This book offers a comprehensive overview of the scientific evidence supporting the diverse health benefits of Ashwagandha. Each chapter delves into specific aspects, exploring its effects on stress management, cognitive function, physical performance, immune system support, sleep quality, and ...
Waste Management in Climate Change and Sustainability Perspectives: Organic and Medical Waste
1st Edition
Edited
By Sunita Varjani, Izharul Haq, Ashok Pandey, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Xuan-Thanh Bui
May 14, 2024
This handbook discusses the relationships and effects of climate change on waste treatment and its sustainable management. The waste management sector is in a unique position to transition from a minor source of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to a major contributor to reducing GHG emissions....
Biomass Hydrolyzing Enzymes: Basics, Advancements, and Applications
1st Edition
Edited
By Reeta Rani Singhania, Anil Kumar Patel, Héctor A. Ruiz, Ashok Pandey
May 06, 2024
This reference book provides advanced knowledge about lignocellulosic biomass production and its application in biomass hydrolysis. Lignocellulosic biomass is the most abundant, ubiquitous, and renewable raw material in the world. Though biomass can be deconstructed by other means, biological ways ...
Biodegradation of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals: Detection and Mineralization
1st Edition
Edited
By Kashyap K Dubey, Kamal K Pant, Ashok Pandey, Maria Ángeles Sanromán
April 30, 2024
This reference book discusses the applications of microorganisms as a crucial solution for the sustainable management of toxic pollutants. It describes the microbial remediation of different kinds of pollutants like wastewater, antibiotics, and toxic chemicals. It highlights the technical, ...
Biodegradation of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals: Remediation and Resource Recovery
1st Edition
Edited
By Kashyap K Dubey, Kamal K Pant, Ashok Pandey, Maria Ángeles Sanromán
April 30, 2024
This timely reference book discusses the biotechnological applications of microorganisms as a crucial solution for the sustainable management of different types of toxic pollutants. It reviews the sustainable biodegradation approach and resource recovery for different kinds of pollutants like ...
Decentralized Sanitation and Water Treatment: Treatment in Cold Environments and Techno-Economic Aspects
1st Edition
Edited
By Rajeshwar D Tyagi, Ashok Pandey, Patrick Drogui, Bhoomika Yadav, Sridhar Pilli, Jonathan W. C. Wong
April 26, 2024
This book discusses decentralized sanitation for wastewater treatment and management in cold environments. It addresses the knowledge gap that exists between the understanding of centralized and decentralized wastewater treatment approaches. Decentralized Sanitation and Water Treatment: Treatment ...