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Published as part of Elsevier’s Applied Biotechnology Reviews,
Advances in Biogas Technology presents a curated reference addressing the most important aspects of biogas production technologies. This book examines the principles and mechanics of anaerobic digestion (AD), the microbiology of AD and advances in novel microbial consortia, biogas from different feedstocks, such as municipal waste, agricultural waste, and industrial wastewater, as well as advances in bioreactor design and configuration, and innovations in AD technology. The book presents several case studies and considers the social impacts of biogas technology. Intended for researchers, academics, and students working in and studying biotechnology and bioprocess engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, alternative fuels, renewable energy, and related areas,
Advances in Biogas Technology will be a welcomed reference for those looking for up-to-date coverage of the latest advances in the field of biogas technology.
List of contents
Section I: Introduction1. Anaerobic Digestion: Principles and Mechanics for Biogas Production
Section II: Feedstock and Inoculum2. Optimization of biogas yield through substrate selection and pretreatment
3. Novel feedstocks for biogas production
4. Reappraisal of municipal solid organic waste as a feedstock for biogas production
5. Feedstock chapter
6. Innovations in Anaerobic Digestion Technology
7. Advances in Biogas Production: Impact of novel and genetically-modified microorganisms
Section III: Trends in Biogas Technologies8. Exploring the Synergy of Biogas and Artificial Intelligence in Energy Production
9. Advanced Bioreactor Configuration and Design for Enhanced Biogas Yield
10. The role of biogas in power generation: Recent Development and Trends
11. The application of biogas as a fuel source in the transportation industry Section IV: Implementation, Public Policy, and Circular Economy
12. Impacts of public policies and stakeholders in the deployment of biogas towards a circular bioeconomy
13. The role of biogas in transitioning towards a circular economy
14. Social and Environmental Impacts on Biogas Technology: Case Studies of Successful Projects
15. Challenges and Barriers to Biogas Deployment - Conclusions and Future Outlook
About the author
Preshanthan Moodley is a Senior Researcher in environmental engineering at The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in Durban South Africa. He has an extensive publication list in high impact international Elsevier journals including Bioresource Technology, Energy Conversion and Management, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy and Industrial Crops and Products. He has a strong background in biotechnology, microbiology, bioprocess engineering and chemical engineering. He has edited a book titled “Recent Advances in Lignocellulosic Biofuel Production Systems” for Elsevier, as well as written and published 15 book chapters and peer-reviewed papers.Prof. Cristina Trois is a Full Professor in Environmental Engineering and serves as South African Research Chair in Waste and Climate Change (SARCHI) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), in Durban. She is also the Chair of the joint secretariat for the Southern Africa Region of UN-IPLA Program (International Partnership for Expanding Waste Management) and the International Waste Working Group for the Southern Arica Region. Prof. Trois has over 20 years of experience in waste management, through designing and delivering multi-million rand/dollars projects in South Africa and across the wider continent. She is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed publications. Her expertise lies in Environmental/Geo-Engineering, Waste and Climate Change, Waste and Resources Management, Renewable Energies, and Climate mitigation.
