By
M. Niaounakis, European Patent Office, Rijswijk, Netherlands
C.P. Halvadakis, University of Aegean, Mytilene, Greece
Description
The book contains a comprehensive review of literature and patent survey concerning olive processing waste. Over 1,000 citations are presented.
Wastes considered include olive cultivation solid waste, wastes arising from classical, three- and two-phase olive mills and wastes generated
during table olive processing. In addition, information is presented concerning the management of spent olive oil (e.g. from cooking).
The book is divided into five parts.
Part I presents background information concerning the characterization of olive processing
wastes, their environmental impacts if disposed untreated and the effect of utilised olive-mill technology on the quantity and quality
of generated wastes. Part II presents physical, thermal, physico-chemical, biological and combined or miscellaneous processes for treating
olive-mill wastes. Part III concerns information on utilization of such wastes with or without prior treatment. Part IV concentrates
on table olive processing waste and presents information regarding its characterization, treatment and uses. Part V presents an economical
and legislative overview regarding olive-mill waste. The book contains a bibliography, glossary of terms used in the text, subject, patent
and author indices as well as pertinent internet sites and authorities.
Included in series
Waste Management
Audience:
Biochemical, environmental and mechanical engineers, biologists, biotechnologists, agrobiologists, microbiologists, agronomists, food technologists, ecologists, environmental scientists
