Valorization of Biomass Wastes for Environmental Sustainability

Dr Arun Lal Srivastav is working as Associate Professor at Chitkara University School of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India. He has obtained his PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, India on the adsorption of nitrate and fluoride from water. Also, he has done post-doctoral research at National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan. He is currently involved in the teaching of Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Disaster Management and Design Thinking to the undergraduate engineering students. His research interest includes water quality surveillance, climate change, water treatment, river ecosystem, soil health maintenance, engineering education, phytoremediation and waste management. He has published 82research papers in various prestigious journals (Elsevier, Springer, IWA, Taylor & Francis etc.) including some book chapters and conferences. He is also editing 17 books with the Elsevier, Springer, IGI Global, NOVA and Wiley. Additionally, he is also one of the series editors of Elsevier and Nova publisher on energy sustainability and e-waste management, respectively.Dr. Abhishek Kumar Bhardwaj is working as Assistant Professor at Amity School of Life Sciences, Department of Environmental Science, Amity University, Gwalior, (MP) India-474001. He has obtained his PhD from the Central University of Allahabad, Pryagraj on the Drinking water disinfection using green synthesize metal nanoparticles. He has also done Post-doctoral research from Department of Environmental Science, VBS Purvanchal University, Jaunpur (India). Currently, He also has the responsibility of teaching, Postgraduate students of Environmental Science and also involved in university administrative work like a various program organizer, assistant superintendent of examination and others. His research interest includes green synthesis of nanomaterials for water purification, Bio-sensing, Nanobase device fabrication,water treatment, Diatom cultivation, Mushroom cultivation, phytoremediation and waste management. He has published more than 20 research publications in various prestigious journals and books including Elsevier, Springer, American Chemical Society, and American Institute of Physics Frontier.Dr. Mukesh Kumar is working as a Professor & HOD in the Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, College of horticulture, Sardar Vallbhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, UP, India. Dr. Kumar is deeply attached to horticulture, with a specialization in floral and biotechnology of flowers. To his credit, he has more than 240 research papers in National as well as International repute Journals, three books, eight book chapters, 40 popular articles and 80 abstracts. He has received an international grant (World bank) under National Agriculture Technology Project and worked as a visiting scholar at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA during the year 2010. He has received numerous awards, including a Young Scientist Award, a Fellow Scientist Award, and numerous others, for his contributions to the Horticultural field for the advancement of the social, welfare, and horticultural sectors. He is a life member of several scientific societies. He also visited several countries, like Austria, Singapore, USA and the UAE, several times to attend international conferences and seminars for the purpose of gathering and sharing scientific knowledge. He has handled several research projects funded by ICAR, NHM, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

• Chapter 1: Biomass waste is a boon or bane for society: A comprehensive analysis.- Chapter 2: Approach to reducing agricultural waste via sustainable agriculture practices.-  Chapter 3: Biomass waste and bio-energy production: Challenges and alternatives.- Chapter 4: Enzyme-Mediated Strategies for Effective Management and Valorization of Biomass Waste. Chapter 5: Nanotechnological advancements for enhancing lignocellulosic biomass valorization.- Chapter 6: A state of art of biofuels production using biomass wastes: Future perspectives.- Chapter 7: Role of pre-treatment approaches to generate value-added products using agriculture biomass.- Chapter 8: Utilizing Biomass-Derived Composites in 3D Printing to Develop Eco-friendly Environment.- Chapter 9: Bioenergy production using biomass wastes: Challenges of circular economy.- Chapter 10: Application of enzymes in biomass waste management.- Chapter 11: Pre-treatment techniques for derivation of value-added products from agro-wastebiomass.- Chapter 12: Significance of enzymatic actions in biomass waste management: Challenges and future scope. Chapter 13: Bioeconomy: A Sustainable Approach for Biomass Waste Management.- Chapter 14: Application of Flower Wastes to Produce Valuable Products.- Chapter 15: Myco-degradation of Lignocellulosic waste biomass and their applications.- Chapter 16: Value added product development utilizing the food wastes.- Chapter 17: Role of bacterial degradation in Lignocellulosic Biomass for biofuel production.- Chapter 18: Cultivating a Greener Tomorrow: Sustainable Agriculture Strategies for Minimizing Agricultural Waste.