Woodhead Publishing Bioproducts from Lignocellulosic Biomass: Volume 1: Bioproducts (Woodhead Series in Bioenergy)

Bioproducts from Lignocellulosic Biomass is part of a companion set of three books that explores the various possibilities of adding value to lignocellulosic biomass materials by transforming them into bioproducts, biofuels, and biomaterials. With an emphasis on microbial biotechnological solutions, each volume examines how renewable natural resources, agriculture waste management, and valorization of agro-wastes can sustainably produce energy and fuels, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and biomaterials. This book addresses all aspects of value-added bioproducts production from lignocellulosic materials. The opening chapter of the book reviews the fundamentals of biotechnology and biochemistry and provides an overview of lignocellulose, its properties, potential use, volume of production and by-products, and economical importance. Following this, chapters provide critical reviews of the latest developments in lignocellulosic biomass conversion into value-added products and provide step-by-step guidance on key processes and methods, including genetic engineering approaches, microbial pathways, thermochemical routes, and pre-treatment technologies. Various technological approaches are explained, including novel, eco-friendly methods for biomass conversion that reduce waste, and the role of microorganisms and their mechanisms are explored in depth. Links technological interventions and modern biotechnological methods to provide strategies for the development of bioproducts using renewable lignocellulosic resources Critically evaluates the issues of using lignocellulosic biomass for bioproducts and presents solutions using modern microbial biotechnological approaches Explains the problems related to lignocellulosic waste management and their valorization into valued products Emphasizes the role of microbial technology in valorization of lignocellulosic biomass