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.
*Complete coverage of all available literature and patents
concerning olive processing waste including economic and
legislative issues
*Critical review of up to date utilized processes concerning
treatment and uses of such wastes
*Determination of research needs for further utilization of such
wastes
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