Description:
Sustainable Agricultural Waste Management presents a thorough and forward-looking examination of the multifaceted challenges and opportunities in managing agricultural waste sustainably. The volume guides readers through the ecological, technological, and socio-economic dimensions of agrowaste, from its impact on soil, air, and water to the latest advances in circular economy strategies, biochar, and nanotechnology-driven solutions.
Expertly curated chapters address the valorization of agrowaste into bioactive compounds, clean energy, and eco-friendly nanomaterials, while also evaluating economic viability, policy frameworks, and regulatory mechanisms. The book's integrative approach bridges traditional practices with next-generation innovations, offering actionable insights for immediate application and inspiring future research.
This essential resource is designed for advanced students, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and environmental advocates seeking to drive meaningful changes in agricultural systems worldwide.
Brief description:
Dr. Prince Kumar Singh is a research scholar at the Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. He has completed his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Science from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. Dr. Singh has 7 years of research experience in the fields of ecology and environment. His long-term research goal is to advance understanding and address critical challenges in contaminant flux, fate, and
transport of heavy metals, while promoting sustainable practices in agriculture, waste management, ecotoxicology, and risk assessment. Dr. Singh has published research articles in nationally and internationally reputed journals and has also contributed chapters to edited books.