Advances in Biofuels Production, Optimization and Applications discusses the optimization of chemical, biochemical, thermochemical and hydrothermal processes for biofuels. With a strong focus on applications, the book bridges the gap between technological developments and prospects of commercialization. Initial chapters review efficient hydrolysis and biofuel and bio-alcohol production before reviewing key processes such as biomass gasification, syngas conversion to biofuel, and pyrolysis techniques. Several biofuel applications are presented, including those within the transport industry as well as domestic and industrial boilers.
The book then finishes with a review of the circular economy, biofuel policies and ethical considerations. This will act as a systematic reference on the range of biomass conversion processes and technologies in biofuels production. It is an essential read for students, researchers and engineers interested in renewable energy, biotechnology, biofuels production and chemical engineering.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iii 6. Contributors - p. vii 7. Chapter 1. Lignocellulose biomass pretreatment for efficient hydrolysis and biofuel production - p. 1 8. Chapter 2. Advances in microbial contamination in the production of fuel bioethanol: Origin, problems, and control methods - p. 21 9. Chapter 3. Biofuels production by biomass gasification - p. 45 10. Chapter 4. Syngas conversion to biofuels: Recent progress - p. 63 11. Chapter 5. The catalysis advances on the production of furan derivatives and their conversion to biofuels - p. 85 12. Chapter 6. Biofuels production using pyrolysis techniques - p. 103 13. Chapter 7. Hydrothermal techniques for biofuels production - p. 127 14. Chapter 8. Biofuels from microalgae: Production, processing, and extraction technologies - p. 157 15. Chapter 9. Anaerobic fermentation for biogas production - p. 165 16. Chapter 10. Biofuels combustion in internal combustion engines - p. 185 17. Chapter 11. Solid biofuels production and combustion at domestic scales - p. 209 18. Chapter 12. Concept of waste-to-energy strategies - p. 241 19. Chapter 13. Achieving decarbonization goals through biofuels: Policy challenges and opportunities in the European Union and the United States - p. 281 20. Chapter 14. Ethical concerns of using biodiesel from waste vegetable oils - p. 285 21. Chapter 15. Sustainable supply chain for waste-to-energy facilities - p. 311 22. Index - p. 315
Advances in Biofuels Production, Optimization and Applications discusses the optimization of chemical, biochemical, thermochemical and hydrothermal processes for biofuels. With a strong focus on applications, the book bridges the gap between technological developments and prospects of commercialization. Initial chapters review efficient hydrolysis and biofuel and bio-alcohol production before reviewing key processes such as biomass gasification, syngas conversion to biofuel, and pyrolysis techniques. Several biofuel applications are presented, including those within the transport industry as well as domestic and industrial boilers.
The book then finishes with a review of the circular economy, biofuel policies and ethical considerations. This will act as a systematic reference on the range of biomass conversion processes and technologies in biofuels production. It is an essential read for students, researchers and engineers interested in renewable energy, biotechnology, biofuels production and chemical engineering.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iii 6. Contributors - p. vii 7. Chapter 1. Lignocellulose biomass pretreatment for efficient hydrolysis and biofuel production - p. 1 8. Chapter 2. Advances in microbial contamination in the production of fuel bioethanol: Origin, problems, and control methods - p. 21 9. Chapter 3. Biofuels production by biomass gasification - p. 45 10. Chapter 4. Syngas conversion to biofuels: Recent progress - p. 63 11. Chapter 5. The catalysis advances on the production of furan derivatives and their conversion to biofuels - p. 85 12. Chapter 6. Biofuels production using pyrolysis techniques - p. 103 13. Chapter 7. Hydrothermal techniques for biofuels production - p. 127 14. Chapter 8. Biofuels from microalgae: Production, processing, and extraction technologies - p. 157 15. Chapter 9. Anaerobic fermentation for biogas production - p. 165 16. Chapter 10. Biofuels combustion in internal combustion engines - p. 185 17. Chapter 11. Solid biofuels production and combustion at domestic scales - p. 209 18. Chapter 12. Concept of waste-to-energy strategies - p. 241 19. Chapter 13. Achieving decarbonization goals through biofuels: Policy challenges and opportunities in the European Union and the United States - p. 281 20. Chapter 14. Ethical concerns of using biodiesel from waste vegetable oils - p. 285 21. Chapter 15. Sustainable supply chain for waste-to-energy facilities - p. 311 22. Index - p. 315
