Preface

The presented book is a comprehensive compilation of the use of various wastes to produce useful products. The present book contains thirteen chapters. The book highlights the following topics in all the chapters: applications of plant-derived wastes utilization for value-added product formation; lignin valorization for fuels and chemicals production; use of date palm fruit processing wastes to produce high-value products; citrus waste valorization for value-added product production; valorization of sugar industry wastes for value-added products; olive oil wastes valorization for high-value compounds production; food waste bioconversion to high-value products; organic residues valorization for value-added chemicals production; valorization of waste plastics to produce fuels and chemicals and food valorization for bioplastic production and concepts of circular economy in the valorization process. The chapters are written in an organized and strategic manner, which will help the readers gain knowledge related to their subjects. The chapters also include the major research contributions in recent years. It will help researchers advance their knowledge in the areas.

This book covers multidisciplinary concepts, including very recent findings, which will be a great help to the researchers, students, and teachers working in the areas of environmental engineering, waste valorization, agricultural engineering, agricultural biotechnology, nanotechnology, food microbiology, bioremediation, biodegradation, organic chemistry, and agricultural economics. This book will be a great reference for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students. We are thankful to all the contributing authors for providing their valuable contributions to completing this book. We are thankful to all the reviewers for their valuable suggestions for the improvement of the book.