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This book highlights recent advances in the valorization of biomass, transforming it into high-value bioproducts for applications across the food, energy, and environmental sectors. With a growing global emphasis on sustainability and circular economy approaches, this volume highlights innovative conversion technologies that enable the efficient utilization of biomass resources while minimizing waste and environmental impact. The book also explores into cutting-edge methods for producing bioenergy, alternative foods, biofertilizers, and other biobased products, offering both technical insights and practical solutions to drive sustainable development. Key topics include thermochemical and biochemical conversion techniques, microbial fermentation, biorefineries, and emerging green technologies. Additionally, the book addresses economic feasibility, policy frameworks, and life cycle assessments, ensuring a well-rounded perspective for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers. Featuring contributions from leading experts in bioresource valorization, this book serves as a valuable reference for academics, scientists, engineers, and decision-makers seeking to enhance resource efficiency and promote bio-based innovations. By bridging the gap between fundamental research and industrial applications, this volume fosters a deeper understanding of biomass-derived solutions for a more sustainable and resilient future.

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Dr. Mohd Asyraf Kassim received his PhD in Bioprocesses, focusing on bioconversion of renewable biomass into fine chemicals at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Melbourne. He has worked in the field of applied microbiology including bioremediation, bioconversion of biofuel via biochemical technology and microalgal biotechnology. He currently is a senior lecturer at School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia.  Dr. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad received her PhD in Sustainable Energy Technologies at the Department of Architecture and Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. She is currently an Associate Professor in Environmental Technology, at the School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Her research interests cover a broad spectrum, focusing on sustainable energy technologies and environmental management.  Dr. RR Dirgarini Julia Nurlianti Subagyono is the Head of the Physical Chemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Mulawarman University, Indonesia. She earned her PhD and MSc in Chemistry from Monash University, Australia. Her research focuses on biofuels, biomass thermochemical conversion, catalysis, and mesoporous materials.

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