Woodhead Publishing Sustainable Biogas Production: Transforming Waste into Energy and Fertilisers (Woodhead Series in Bioenergy)

Sustainable Biogas Production: Transforming Waste into Energy and Fertilizers is a comprehensive guide to managing digestate from biogas plants, with a focus on renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. Grounded in the principles of circular economy, the book explains technological foundations and treatment technologies, all supported by sustainability assessments and global case studies. It begins with an introduction to biogas technology, providing an overview of biogas production, its historical context, evolution, and its role in sustainable waste management. It then delves into the principles of biogas production, explaining the types of organic waste suitable for biogas production, the anaerobic digestion process, and more. Other sections discuss the efficacy and application of biogas fertilizers, present global case studies on biogas projects, and provide an overview of the sustainability and economic viability of biogas production. The book concludes with a discussion on the policy and regulatory framework for biogas production, including future outlooks on policy trends and their implications for the biogas industry. Evaluates the efficacy and application of biogas production through detailed case studies, offering practical insights for researchers and practitioners Analyzes the environmental and economic aspects of biogas production, including carbon footprint analysis, lifecycle assessment, and market trends Emphasizes the principles of the circular economy, zero waste management, and sustainable agriculture, promoting a holistic understanding of organic waste utilization