Valorisation of Microalgal Biomass and Wastewater Treatment provides tools, techniques, data and case studies to demonstrate the use of algal biomass in the production of valuable products like biofuels, food and fertilizers, etc. Valorization has several advantages over conventional bioremediation processes as it helps reduce the costs of bioprocesses. Examples of several successfully commercialized technologies are provided throughout the book, giving insights into developing potential processes for valorization of different biomasses. Wastewater treatment by microalgae generates the biomass, which could be utilized for developing various other products, such as fertilizers and biofuels.
This book will equip researchers and policymakers in the energy sector with the scientific methodology and metrics needed to develop strategies for a viable transition in the energy sector. It will be a key resource for students, researchers and practitioners seeking to deepen their knowledge on energy planning, wastewater treatment and current and future trends.
- Presents a detailed coverage of the tools and techniques for valarization of algal biomass
- Includes detailed updates on the Life Cycle Assessment of microalgal wastewater treatment and biomass valorization, its challenges, prospectus, regulations and policies
- Provides case studies of real-life examples for researchers to replicate and learn from
Dr. Suhaib A. Bandh is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science at Govt. Degree College DH Pora, teaching the courses of Environmental Science and Disaster Management. He is a member of the Academy of Plant Sciences India and National Environmental Science Academy. He is a recipient of many awards. He has participated in several national and international conferences held by different reputed scientific bodies in India and abroad. He has a few monographs and several scientific publications to his credit, published in some highly reputed and impacted journals, which attest to his scientific insight, fine experimental skills, and outstanding writing skills. Dr Bandh has recently edited and authored around 18 books including:
• Freshwater Microbiology: Perspectives of Lake Bacterial Dynamics with Elsevier Press, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-817495-1.00001-3
• Environmental Management: Environmental Issue, awareness, and abatement with Springer Press
• Perspectives of Environmental Science with Callisto Reference.
• Currently Dr. Bandh is currently working on several book Project like
• Climate Change and Microbial Diversity: Impact and Vulnerability with AAP/CRC Press, a Taylor & Francis Group.
• Climate Change and Microbes: Construction of Sustainable Future with AAP/CRC Press, a Taylor & Francis Group.
• Climate Change: the social and scientific construct with Springer Nature
• Freshwater Biodiversity with AAP/CRC Press, a Taylor & Francis Group.
• Freshwater Mycology: Perspectives of fungal dynamics in freshwater ecosystems ISBN: 9780323998208. Elsevier Inc. USA. https://www.elsevier.com/books/freshwater-mycology/bandh/978-0-323-91232-7
• Valorization of Microalgal Biomass and Wastewater Treatment by Suhaib A. Bandh and Fayaz A. Malla. ISBN: 9780323918695. Elsevier Inc. USA. https://www.elsevier.com/books/valorisation-of-microalgal-biomass-and-wastewater-treatment/bandh/978-0-323-91869-5
• Bifuels in Environmental Sustainability by Khalid Rehman Hakeem, Suhaib A. Bandh, Fayaz A. Malla and Mohammad Aneesul Mehmood. ISBN: 9780323911597. Elsevier Inc. USA. https://www.elsevier.com/books/environmental-sustainability-of-biofuels/hakeem/978-0-323-91159-7
• Biofuels in Circular Economy with Springer Nature
Dr. Bandh holds a bachelor's degree from Sri Pratap College Srinagar, a master's degree in Environmental Science from the University of Kashmir, an M. Phil degree from Awadhesh Pratap Singh University Rewa (M.P), and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science with a specialization in freshwater fungi from University of Kashmir, Srinagar.
Dr. Fayaz finished his PhD in Environmental Science on “Biogas methane enrichment using selective chemical scavengers and microalgae” from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. He has a strong interest in waste management, pollution and renewable energy as his PhD was focused on the same issue. Moreover, in the university he has also dealt with water conservation and management, water auditing and water use efficiency in agriculture. He has published many research articles in reputed, referred national and international journals. He has also presented many research papers at national and international conferences. Previously, he worked as Research Associate with Water resources division in The Energy and Research Institute (TERI) and currently working as Assistant Professor in Higher Education Department Government of Jammu and Kashmir. Dr Malla has recently edited two books with Elsevier Press on “Valorization of Microalgal Biomass and Wastewater Treatment” and “Environmental Sustainability of Biofuels”. He has also edited one book published by Springer Nature Singapore on “Biofuels in circular economy”.
