Description: Extraction of Natural Products from Agro-industrial Wastes: A Green and Sustainable Approach focuses on the different techniques used in this type of extraction, such as ultrasound assisted, microwave assisted, supercritical and other green extraction techniques. The book compiles the expertise of authors with diversified backgrounds in analytical chemistry, natural product chemistry and separation technology. It will be of interest to researchers working in the fields of Analytical Chemistry, Separation Science, Green extraction techniques and Agro-Industrial wastes. Readers will find quantitative descriptions and reliable guidelines that reflect the maturation and demand of the field and the development of new green methods.
Brief description: Dr. Fasihuddin B Ahmad is currently working as a Professor in Biopolymer/Natural Product Chemistry at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Sarawak, Malaysia. Obtained BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from National University of Malaysia; MSc (Chemistry) and PhD (Chemistry) from University of Salford, United Kingdom. More than 35-year experience in academia and actively involved in teaching various courses in the related disciplines such as Polymer Chemistry, Biopolymer, Organic Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Industrial Chemistry, Natural Products Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Besides teaching, actively involved in research, publications and postgraduate supervision. He has published more than 275 publications in various indexed and impact journals, 5 books and editorial boards for various proceedings. Completed more than 40 research projects in related field and supervised more than 40 postgraduate students. Excellent research collaboration is established with various international organization for advancement of science.