A Sustainable Green Future (eBook)

The aim of this book is to open a vision to sustainability and development through a holistic perspective comprising the critical blocks of energy, environment and economy. From renewable energy, urban infrastructure, societal health to industrial symbiosis, the book assesses critical issues to reach a green future with realistic solutions proposed by a diverse range of multidisciplinary experts. It is intended for a broad readership of academics, researchers and industry experts focusing on these fields, and with specializations in sustainability. 

The book is divided into different clusters starting with an introductory foreword to express the theme of the book and the route of the titles. The first cluster of the book highlights various multidisciplinary perspectives considering the interaction between different expertise. From engineering to economy supported with social pillars, this section gives the critical points of selected topics to focus on the future with a sustainability vision. The second cluster focuses on health issues, with discussion about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the way forward. Critical points like vaccines, health care and food security are highlighted. The third cluster is comprised of titles related to the urban environment and infrastructure. New solutions and discussions on biodesign, waste management and transportation are covered in this section. The last cluster covers energy, and highlights renewable energies such as bioethanol, biogas and wind. 

Suphi S. ÖNCEL is a chemical engineer with a MSc and a PhD in bioengineering. He is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Ege University Engineering Faculty, Department of Bioengineering (Izmir, Turkey). His research areas include bioprocesses, bioreactor and photobioreactor design, renewable energy, microalgal biotechnology and biofuels, photobiohydrogen production, fuel cells and bioprocess scale-up. Other than his contributions to various national and international projects and student thesis, he is continuing his teaching responsibilities from bachelors to PhD level.