Biological Treatment of Waste and By-Products from Food Industry (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)

This book discusses selected waste and by-products of the food industry. Two commonly used methods of managing these are discussed: anaerobic digestion and composting. The book reviews current research and also brings in the author’s own research insights to the discussion. The book is aimed at food industry specialists, waste management specialists, scientists, and students. However, the book describes problems in an accessible way, which will make this book useful for beginners in the waste/biogas/composting sector. Contents 7 1 Food Industry as a Source of Waste and By-Products 9 1.1 Introduction 9 1.2 Food Industry Sectors 11 1.3 Food Industry as a Source of Waste and By-Products 12 1.4 Conclusion 21 References 22 2 Anaerobic Digestion of Waste and By-Product from Food Industry 26 2.1 Introduction 26 2.2 Anaerobic Digestion Process 27 2.3 Waste and By-Product from Food Industry as Substrates for Anaerobic Digestion Process 31 2.4 Conclusion 40 References 41 3 Composting of Waste and By-Product from Food Industry 45 3.1 Introduction 45 3.2 Composting Process 46 3.3 Waste and By-Product from Food Industry as Substrates for Composting Process 51 3.4 Conclusion 54 References 54 4 Environmental Aspect of Waste and By-Product from Food Industry and Their Management 58 4.1 Introduction 58 4.2 Environmental Aspect of Waste and By-Product from Food Industry and Their Management 59 4.3 Waste and By-Product from Food Industry in Circular Economy Context 62 4.4 Conclusion 66 References 67