Bioprocesses: A Comprehensive Guide to Sustainable Resources in the Non-Fossil Era

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Sven Gjedde Sommer (Aarhus Universitet, Denmark) Morten Lykkegaard Christensen (Aalborg University, Denmark)

Bioprocesses

A Comprehensive Guide to Sustainable Resources in the Non-Fossil Era

Sven Gjedde Sommer (Aarhus Universitet, Denmark), Morten Lykkegaard Christensen (Aalborg University, Denmark), Birgir Norddahl (University of Southern Denmark) , Morten Ambye-Jensen (Aarhus Universitet, Denmark)

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Cambridge University Press
13 February 2025

Biotechnology; Industrial chemistry; Fossil fuel technologies; Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology

In the rapidly evolving landscape of sustainable energy and resource management, this book is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and professionals alike. Written by leading experts in the field, it delves into the multifaceted realm of biomass, positioning it as the cornerstone of a non-fossil future. After navigating through the fundamentals, this book discusses the diverse forms of biomass and its use as a renewable and environmentally friendly resource. From the intricacies of biomass production, conversion technologies, and utilization methods, to the economic and ecological implications, each chapter provides a meticulous exploration of key concepts and cutting-edge developments. Questions are posed throughout as well as more than 80 end-of-chapter exercises to gauge reader understanding and translate knowledge to real-world problem solving. Focusing on practicality and real-world applications, this resource not only educates but inspires a shift toward sustainable practices guiding the next generation toward a greener, more sustainable future.

Edited by: Sven Gjedde Sommer (Aarhus Universitet Denmark), Morten Lykkegaard Christensen (Aalborg University, Denmark), Birgir Norddahl (University of Southern Denmark), Morten Ambye-Jensen (Aarhus Universitet, Denmark), Maria Cinta Roda-Serrat (University of Southern Denmark)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 181mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 1.100kg
ISBN: 9781108844345
ISBN 10: 1108844340
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 13 February 2025
Audience: Adult education , Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sven Gjedde Sommer is a professor in the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Aarhus University. He has contributed to the research field of sustainable management of waste from agriculture in the context of a circular economy. He teaches courses in chemistry, bioprocessing, and environmental technologies for managing biowaste. Morten Lykkegaard Christensen is an associate professor at Aalborg University's Department of Chemistry and Bioscience. He contributes significantly to the research field in separation and purification, focusing on treating organic waste streams for resource recovery. He teaches courses on unit operations, colloidal chemistry, membrane processes, and bioprocess modeling. Birgir Norddahl is Emeritus Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, Department of Green Technology. His teaching has focused on industrial biotechnology and, in particular, aspects of sustainable uses of biotechnology for creating green biofuels such as biomethane, biodiesel, and biohydrogen, as well as algae for biofuels based on research. Morten Ambye-Jensen is an associate professor in the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering and head of the interdisciplinary Centre for Circular Bioeconomy at Aarhus University. He has taught courses within biorefineries and bioprocessing since 2011, and since 2019 has developed and taught 'Introduction to Biological Production Techniques' (BSc course). Maria Cinta Roda-Serrat completed her postdoctoral research at the University of Southern Denmark, Department of Green Technology. Her research involved aiming at valorization of biomass for production of high-value products. She was a teaching assistant in the course 'Design of Ideal Chemical Reactors' and guest lecturer in membrane technology.