Sustainable food waste-to-energy systems

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Sustainable Food Waste-to-Energy Systems assesses the utilization of food waste in sustainable energy conversion systems. It explores all sources of waste generated in the food supply chain (downstream from agriculture), with coverage of industrial, commercial, institutional and residential sources. It provides a detailed analysis of the conventional pathways for food waste disposal and utilization, including composting, incineration, landfilling and wastewater treatment. Next, users will find valuable sections on the chemical, biochemical and thermochemical waste-to-energy conversion processes applicable for food waste and an assessment of commercially available sustainable food waste-to-energy conversion technologies. Sustainability aspects, including consideration of environmental, economic and social impacts are also explored. The book concludes with an analysis of how deploying waste-to-energy systems is dependent on cross-cutting research methods, including geographical information systems and big data. It is a useful resource for professionals working in waste-to-energy technologies, as well as those in the food industry and food waste management sector planning and implementing these systems, but is also ideal for researchers, graduate students, energy policymakers and energy analysts interested in the most recent advances in the field.  Read more... Abstract: Sustainable Food Waste-to-Energy Systems assesses the utilization of food waste in sustainable energy conversion systems. It explores all sources of waste generated in the food supply chain (downstream from agriculture), with coverage of industrial, commercial, institutional and residential sources. It provides a detailed analysis of the conventional pathways for food waste disposal and utilization, including composting, incineration, landfilling and wastewater treatment. Next, users will find valuable sections on the chemical, biochemical and thermochemical waste-to-energy conversion processes applicable for food waste and an assessment of commercially available sustainable food waste-to-energy conversion technologies. Sustainability aspects, including consideration of environmental, economic and social impacts are also explored. The book concludes with an analysis of how deploying waste-to-energy systems is dependent on cross-cutting research methods, including geographical information systems and big data. It is a useful resource for professionals working in waste-to-energy technologies, as well as those in the food industry and food waste management sector planning and implementing these systems, but is also ideal for researchers, graduate students, energy policymakers and energy analysts interested in the most recent advances in the field Content: Intro Title page Table of Contents Copyright Dedication Contributors Acknowledgment Chapter 1: Introduction Abstract Chapter 2: Waste Resources in the Food Supply Chain Abstract 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Global Perspective 2.3 National Perspectives 2.4 Assessment of State and Region-Specific Food Waste Resources 2.5 Conclusions Chapter 3: Conventional Food Waste Management Methods Abstract 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Food Donation 3.3 Animal Feed Production 3.4 Composting 3.5 Wastewater Treatment 3.6 Incineration 3.7 Landfilling 3.8 Conclusions Chapter 4: Sustainable Waste-to-Energy Technologies: Anaerobic DigestionAbstract Acknowledgments 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Anaerobic Digestion Process 4.3 Performance of Anaerobic Digestion Systems 4.4 Process Stability 4.5 Anaerobic Codigestion 4.6 Biogas Utilization 4.7 Future Perspective and Research Needs Chapter 5: Sustainable Waste-to-Energy Technologies: Fermentation Abstract 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Bioethanol From Food Waste 5.3 Ethanol Production Process Description 5.4 Biobutanol From Food Waste 5.5 Biohydrogen From Food Waste Fermentation 5.6 Future Perspective and Research Needs5.7 Conclusions Chapter 6: Sustainable Waste-to-Energy Technologies: Transesterification Abstract 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Potential Feedstocks for Biodiesel Production 6.3 Transesterification of Waste Cooking Oil (WCO) 6.4 Uses of Biodiesel 6.5 Utilization of By-product Glycerol 6.6 Future Perspective and Research Needs 6.7 Conclusions Chapter 7: Sustainable Waste-to-Energy Technologies: Bioelectrochemical Systems Abstract 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Theoretical Background and Performance Indicators 7.3 Energy Recovery From Food Industry Wastes Using BESs7.4 Limitations and Challenges of BESs 7.5 Future Perspective and Research Needs 7.6 Conclusions Chapter 8: Sustainable Waste-to-Energy Technologies: Gasification and Pyrolysis Abstract 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Coupling Food Waste With Suitable Conversion Technologies 8.3 Thermochemical Conversion of Source-Specific Food Waste and Residues 8.4 Future Perspective and Research Needs 8.5 Conclusions Chapter 9: Sustainable Waste-to-Energy Technologies: Hydrothermal Liquefaction Abstract 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Liquefaction Technologies and Conversion Mechanisms9.3 Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Source-Specific Food Wastes and Residues 9.4 Future Perspectives and Research Needs 9.5 Conclusions Chapter 10: Environmental Aspects of Food Waste-to-Energy Conversion Abstract 10.1 Introduction 10.2 LCA Methodology and Key Assumptions 10.3 Life Cycle Impacts of Food Waste-to-Energy Conversion 10.4 Comparison of Technologies 10.5 Conclusions Chapter 11: Economic Aspects of Food Waste-to-Energy System Deployment Abstract 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Project Feasibility Considerations