Opportunities for Biomass and Organic Waste Valorisation

<p>Following an active science-meets-industry approach on dealing with biomass and organics waste streams this timely book foregrounds key issues facing South African policy makers industry practitioners and scholars. The editors drew together a wide pool of experts in the biomass and organic valorisation industry and research offering the most recent research development and innovation undertaken by South African universities and science councils. </p><p>Spanning twelve chapters and divided into the following four key parts the book offers solutions to industry and research on: </p><ul> <li>Quantifying organic waste: An overview of potential sources and volumes is offered with an identification and characterisation of solid biowaste residues. </li> <li>Biological treatment covering the latest norms and standards; a biorefinery approach for the sugar industry; an integrated waste management approach for municipal sewage treatment; biogas production from abattoir waste; optimisation of biogas production from animal waste; and integrated bioremediation and beneficiation of bio-based waste. </li> <li>Mechanical and chemical treatment covering the beneficiation of sawdust waste; developing sustainable biobased polymer and bio-nanocomposite materials; and the valorisation of waste mango seeds. </li> <li>Thermal treatment which evaluates different municipal solid waste recycling targets in terms of energy recovery and CO2 reduction.</li> </ul>