Anaerobic Digestion for Bioenergy

Anaerobic Digestion for Bioenergy: Emerging Technologies and Strategies for Bioenergy and Bioproduct Innovation examines the current state of bioenergy production technology. The book highlights its potential, challenges, and future directions while considering environmental, economic, and policy developments. It focuses on recent advancements in anaerobic digestion technologies within wastewater treatment and agriculture and explores the rapidly evolving field of bioenergy production from organic waste. The book bridges the gap between academia, research, and real-world industrial applications. Additionally, the book provides a foundational introduction to anaerobic digestion and the characterization and preprocessing of wastewater and agriculture waste feedstock.

Sections cover various technological aspects, including treatment technologies and strategies, dark fermentation, volatile fatty acids, bioplastics production, nutrient recovery, and grid integration. Sustainability issues such as lifecycle assessments, techno-economic analysis, policy issues, and safety standards are also thoroughly addressed. The book concludes with insights on artificial intelligence and future trends in anaerobic digestion.

• Provides a holistic view of the field through detailed analysis of recent advancements in anaerobic digestion technologies, lifecycle assessment, and the application of AI in bioenergy
• Gives real-world examples and case studies that illustrate the application of theory to practice, supporting professionals and students looking to understand the practical implications of bioenergy technologies
• Offers valuable decision-making information for investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers through in-depth discussions on the economic aspects of bioenergy projects, including cost-benefit analyses, and market potential