Advances in Waste-to-Energy Technologies

<p>As global populations continue to increase the application of biotechnological processes for disposal and control of waste has gained importance in recent years. <b>Advances in Waste-to-Energy Technologies</b> presents the latest developments in the areas of solid waste management Waste-to-Energy (WTE) technologies biotechnological approaches and their global challenges. It combines biotechnological procedures sophisticated modeling and techno-economic analysis of waste and examines the current need for the maximum recovery of energy from wastes as well as the associated biotechnological and environmental impacts. </p><p>Features:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Presents numerous waste management practices and methods to recover resources from waste using the best biotechnological approaches available.</li> <p> </p> <li>Addresses the challenges management and policy issues of waste management and WTE initiatives. </li> <p> </p> <li>Includes practical case studies from around the world. </li> <p> </p> <li>Serves as a useful resource for professionals and students involved in cross-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary research programs and related courses.</li> <p> </p> <li>Discusses the economic and regulatory contexts for managing waste.</li> </ul><p>This book will serve as a valuable reference for researchers academicians municipal authorities government bodies waste managers building engineers and environmental consultants requiring an understanding of waste management and the latest WTE technologies. </p>