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Valorization of Agro-Industrial Wastes for Biorefinery Products

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In the present scenario, with the increase in population, the food and agro-industrial sector has rapidly gone through a revolutionary phase to meet the demands. As a result, the waste generation also increasing. If left untreated, it causes harmful effects on the environment. Valorization is a relatively new approach in the management of these residues from the agro-industrial sector. The objective of valorization for agro-waste management includes the conversion of waste into decomposable substrates which can be further converted into valuable products by microbial and chemical action. In terms of environmental sustainability, the use of agro-industrial wastes in biorefinery processes has received much attention. The waste biorefinery process uses agro-industrial wastes to effectively manage waste streams. This chapter provides a comprehensive exploration of agro-waste management, from its generation and challenges to its transformation into valuable resources. It offers insights into cutting-edge techniques and processes, highlighting the potential benefits for various industries and the broader environment. This knowledge will empower readers/people to make informed decisions and contribute to a more sustainable and efficient approach to agro-waste utilization.

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  2. Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, 226025, India

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Singh, A., Dikshit, R., Singh, N. (2023). Valorization of Agro-Industrial Wastes for Biorefinery Products. In: Mathuriya, A.S., Pandit, S., Singh, N.K. (eds) Green Technologies for Industrial Waste Remediation. Environmental Science and Engineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-46858-2_6

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