Material and Energy Recovery from Solid Waste for a Circular Economy

Material and Energy Recovery from Solid Waste for a Circular Economy describes solid waste to material and energy recovery to bridge the gap between theoretical possibilities and on-field criticalities. It deals with various resource recovery possibilities from numerous waste streams such as municipal solid, hazardous waste, human faecal sludge, construction and demolition waste, and electronic waste. The practical issues of resource recovery and possible remedies derived through onsite practice and experience are incorporated. It includes real-life feasibility analysis and implementation of waste-to-energy systems supported by case studies.

Features:

• Provides comprehensive discussion on both energy and material recovery
• Addresses the missing linkage between the techno-commercial feasibility of existing systems and environmental impact
• Discusses techno-commercial feasibility and environmental impacts
• Offers balance between theoretical knowledge sharing and practical execution-related issues
• Includes case study, LCA, and technical feasibility chapters

This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in environmental, civil, and chemical engineering.

Atun Roy Choudhury is an accomplished professional currently serving as Assistant General Manager at Cube Bio Energy Private Limited. With a distinguished career spanning esteemed organizations, he is widely recognized as a leading researcher specializing in waste management and water sanitation. With numerous publications and extensive experience guiding dissertations, Atun enjoys a stellar reputation within the research community. He is a sought-after author, speaker, editor, and reviewer for international scientific platforms. His exceptional contributions have earned him prestigious titles and awards, including a gold medal from the University Grant Commission. Atun’s expertise extends to environmental auditing and quality management. His groundbreaking work on microbial waste digestion has garnered global acclaim, being listed in reputable records and endorsed by the United Nations.

Prof. Sankar Ganesh Palani is a Professor of Environmental Biotechnology at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus. Prof. Ganesh received his Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering from Pondicherry (Central) University, India and had his post-doctoral training at the National Institute of Applied Sciences, Toulouse, France. Prof. Ganesh teaches ecology, environmental science, environmental biotechnology, waste management, sanitation technology, and gene toxicology. His research focuses on waste and wastewater treatment, biomethanation, and biohydrogen production. He has been involved in several projects and has published 2 books, 18 book chapters, and 126 research papers in reputed international and national journals and conference proceedings.