Anaerobic Digestion for Bioenergy
Emerging Technologies and Strategies for Bioenergy and Bioproduct Innovation
- 1st Edition - September 1, 2025
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editor: Amro Hassanein
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 4 0 0 5 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 4 0 0 6 - 2
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Anaerobic Digestion for Bioenergy: Emerging Technologies and Strategies for Bioenergy and Bioproduct Innovation examines the current state of bioenergy production technology. The book highlights its potential, challenges, and future directions while considering environmental, economic, and policy developments. It focuses on recent advancements in anaerobic digestion technologies within wastewater treatment and agriculture and explores the rapidly evolving field of bioenergy production from organic waste. The book bridges the gap between academia, research, and real-world industrial applications. Additionally, the book provides a foundational introduction to anaerobic digestion and the characterization and preprocessing of wastewater and agriculture waste feedstock.
Sections cover various technological aspects, including treatment technologies and strategies, dark fermentation, volatile fatty acids, bioplastics production, nutrient recovery, and grid integration. Sustainability issues such as lifecycle assessments, techno-economic analysis, policy issues, and safety standards are also thoroughly addressed. The book concludes with insights on artificial intelligence and future trends in anaerobic digestion.
Sections cover various technological aspects, including treatment technologies and strategies, dark fermentation, volatile fatty acids, bioplastics production, nutrient recovery, and grid integration. Sustainability issues such as lifecycle assessments, techno-economic analysis, policy issues, and safety standards are also thoroughly addressed. The book concludes with insights on artificial intelligence and future trends in anaerobic digestion.
- Provides a holistic view of the field through detailed analysis of recent advancements in anaerobic digestion technologies, lifecycle assessment, and the application of AI in bioenergy
- Gives real-world examples and case studies that illustrate the application of theory to practice, supporting professionals and students looking to understand the practical implications of bioenergy technologies
- Offers valuable decision-making information for investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers through in-depth discussions on the economic aspects of bioenergy projects, including cost-benefit analyses, and market potential
Scientists, researchers, engineers, industrial practitioners and policymakers working or interested at anaerobic digestion as a pillar of bioenergy production. Graduate and postgraduate students working on biofuels, bioproducts and biomass conversion technologies should also be interested by the book proposed.
1. Introduction of biological conversion and AD technology
2. Feedstock Characterization and Preprocessing
3. Treatment Strategies in Bioenergy Production
4. Advancements in Dark Fermentation
5. Volatile Fatty Acids (VFAs) Production and arrest methanogenesis
6. Bioplastic Production from Waste
7. Nutrient Recovery in Bioenergy Processes
8. Advances in Treatment Technologies
9. Integrating AD into Renewable Energy Systems and electric grid
10. Lifecycle Analysis of AD Systems
11. Techno-economic Analysis of AD Systems and Circular Economy
12. Policy Landscape and Economic Implications of AD
13. AD Auditing Processes and Safety Standards
14. AI Optimization in Anaerobic Digestion and the Future Trends
2. Feedstock Characterization and Preprocessing
3. Treatment Strategies in Bioenergy Production
4. Advancements in Dark Fermentation
5. Volatile Fatty Acids (VFAs) Production and arrest methanogenesis
6. Bioplastic Production from Waste
7. Nutrient Recovery in Bioenergy Processes
8. Advances in Treatment Technologies
9. Integrating AD into Renewable Energy Systems and electric grid
10. Lifecycle Analysis of AD Systems
11. Techno-economic Analysis of AD Systems and Circular Economy
12. Policy Landscape and Economic Implications of AD
13. AD Auditing Processes and Safety Standards
14. AI Optimization in Anaerobic Digestion and the Future Trends
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 1, 2025
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Language: English
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Amro Hassanein
Dr. Amro Hassanein is the Bioenergy and Biosolids Technology Strategist at Yokogawa Corporation of America, where he bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and practical industrial solutions. With over 17 years of experience rooted in academia (University of Maryland, Northwest A&F University) and now applied in industry, his work focuses on optimizing renewable energy production and sustainable waste valorization.
Dr. Hassanein's expertise spans environmental biotechnology, including anaerobic digestion (AD), microbial electrochemical technologies (MFCs/MECs), thermal conversion, and nanotechnology, complemented by significant experience in life cycle assessment and nutrient recovery. His career is marked by significant impact, including securing millions in research funding to drive continuous innovation in bioenergy. He maintains an extensive publication record, has received numerous international awards, and actively engages with global scientific and industrial communities. This unique blend of academic rigor and industrial strategy fuels his commitment to advancing sustainable bioenergy innovations.
Affiliations and expertise
Technology Strategist, Yokogawa Corporation of America, Sugar Land, TX 77478