Biofuels Books
Nova Science Publishers Inc Biogas: Production and Properties
Book SynopsisThis book will introduce the reader to the fundamentals of biogas production, properties, and uses. The chapters focus on biogas as a renewable energy source, biogas production, the chemistry and engineering aspects of anaerobic digestion, landfill gas, biomass gasification, biogas upgrading technology, among other topics.
£163.19
Hanser Publications Applications of Biomass-Derived Materials for
Book SynopsisThis book offers a unique overview of usage of biomass, biomaterials, and bioproducts, including biopolymers. Included are materials, processes, usage as an energy source, and, in particular, applications. It is intended to educate both professionals and graduate students, who typically must acquire knowledge outside of traditional academic disciplines to gain an appreciation of these systems.While the growing need for renewable energy can be satisfied from other renewable sources, biomass is our only real source of renewable carbon-based chemicals and fuels. More and more companies are moving toward using these materials, and investing in new technology based on renewable resources to develop their businesses in a sustainable way.Despite this, few scientists and engineers have been appropriately trained to work in the interdisciplinary field of the biomass economy. Traditional academic disciplines are not well organized to train engineers and scientists to develop new bio-refinery concepts and bio-based products (including bio-based polymers) in industry, nor to develop and integrate pathways to convert biomass into other forms of energy and useful products. The integration of old and new pathways to satisfy global and local markets is the basic skill required to create new biomass processing alternatives. This book is written to fill this gap.
£99.90
Nova Science Publishers Inc Biofuel Production from Microalgae, Macroalgae
Book SynopsisIncreasing energy demand due to the depletion of fossil fuels and the growth of the human population has prompted the search for renewable and sustainable energy feedstocks. Renewable and green biofuels, e.g., biodiesel and bioethanol, are touted as promising surrogates for fossil fuels. The first generation of biofuel feedstock is mainly derived from food sources, e.g., rapeseed oil and sugarcane, whereas second-generation feedstock is derived from inedible and waste sources, e.g., waste cooking oil and forest biomass. However, these feedstocks have several limitations such as a serious impact on the food supply chain, low productivity, and complicated pre-treatment processes. On the other hand, strategic biofuel production from third-generation feedstock, namely, microalgae, macroalgae and larvae, has opened a new direction in the renewable biofuel industries. The third-generation feedstocks offer several benefits, such as fast growing rate, less utilization of arable land and less impact on the food versus fuel feud. Thus, this book is intended to highlight the potential of these new feedstock for biofuel production as well as other applications. The book is mainly divided into three parts, which cover the discussion of upstream and downstream processing technologies of microalgae, macroalgae and larvae. This book is useful to undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as researchers in the biofuel field to understand the overall process chain and conversion technologies of biofuels from third-generation feedstock.Table of ContentsPreface; Microalgae Cultivation Modes and Systems; Microalgae Cultivation in Open Pond and Photobioreactor; Biofuels Production from Microalgae: Processes and Conversion Technologies; Separation of Microalgae from Cultivation Medium; Kinetic Study and Characterization of Nannochloropsis sp. Methyl Ester Produced Using 5Bi2O3/ZrO2 Heterogeneous Catalyst; Adsorption of Methylene Blue onto Macroalgae Biomass: Equilibriums and Kinetics Study; The Potential of Using Macroalgae Biomass to Harvest Microalgae for Lipid and Bioethanol Production; Insect Life Cycle and Life Cycle Assessment for Insect-Based Biofuels Production; Breeding of Insects for Biofuels Production; Life Cycle Assessment of Biodiesel Production from Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae; Index.
£138.39
Royal Society of Chemistry Transportation Biofuels: Pathways for Production
Book SynopsisThe transportation industry is still largely reliant on fossil fuels, whose use and extraction have significant environmental costs. Biofuels produced from renewable resources biomass offer a more sustainable alternative. However, it is important that production methods should be energy efficient and that feedstocks should not compete with food sources. Biofuels that meet these criteria are sometimes referred to as second-generation biofuels. The new edition of this book provides updates on the three previously discussed non-conventional pathways for second-generation biofuels, including new experimental results and pilot plant studies. It also includes a completely new chapter looking at developments in combining renewable electricity with fuel production and possible future directions for the transportation industry. It is a useful read for researchers and industrialists working in biofuel development as well as postgraduate students studying fuel alternatives.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Biological Conversion of Syngas into Ethanol; Biological Conversion of Syngas into Methane; Enzymatic Biodiesel; Sustainability and Future Directions; Concluding Remarks
£141.55
Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Developing Circular Agricultural Production
Book SynopsisThis collection summarises the wealth of research on the ways of achieving circular agricultural production systems through using minimal inputs, closing nutrient loops, reducing emissions and reusing and valorising agricultural wastes.
£150.00
Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Instant Insights: Using Crops as Biofuel
Book SynopsisThis collection features five peer-reviewed literature reviews on using crops as biofuel.The first chapter reviews the key issues and challenges faced when expanding sugarcane cultivation for bioenergy, primarily, competition with food crops, loss of biodiversity, water, air and soil pollution, as well as a potential increase in pest problems.The second chapter describes current technologies and constraints of biodiesel production, including the need for a consistent supply of feedstock to ensure a sustainable biodiesel industry. The chapter also examines life cycle assessment (LCA) of canola/rapeseed biodiesel production.The third chapter addresses the sustainability of biofuels derived from palm oil and discusses the impact of their production on our ecosystems. The chapter also reviews the economics of biofuel and the levels of governmental support needed for sustainable production.The fourth chapter examines the potential of varying grassland types for biomass production. It details the options for use of grassland biomass, citing its suitability for combustion, pyrolysis, biorefining and for use in bioenergy applications.The final chapter reviews best agronomic practices for increasing overall biomass output in the face of pressing environmental changes. It also utilises the LCA framework to review strategies for crop improvement, such as crop rotations.Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Cultivating sugarcane for use in bioenergy applications: key issues: Hardev S. Sandhu, University of Florida, USA; 1 Introduction2 Key issues and challenges in cultivating sugarcane for bioenergy applications3 Addressing the key challenges4 Case studies in how research can be used to improve cultivation in practice5 Future trends in research6 Concluding remarks7 ReferencesChapter 2 Production of biodiesel from oilseeds: canola/rapeseed: B. Brian He and Dev Shrestha, University of Idaho, USA; 1 Introduction2 Current technologies and constraints of biodiesel production3 Life cycle assessment of canola/rapeseed biodiesel4 Future trends and conclusion5 Where to look for further information6 ReferencesChapter 3 Use of palm oil for biofuel: Jean-Marc Roda, CIRAD and Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia; 1 Introduction2 Trends in biofuels3 Production of palm-based biofuels4 Biodiesel economics5 Imports and defiscalisation: the odd alliance6 The geopolitics of agribusiness: competition between productions systems7 Conclusions8 ReferencesChapter 4 Use of grassland for bioenergy and biorefining: Ulrich Thumm, University of Hohenheim, Germany; 1 Introduction2 Grassland biomass and biomass quality3 Alternative uses for biomass from permanent grassland4 Prospects for using grasslands for bioenergy5 Conclusions6 Where to look for further information7 ReferencesChapter 5 Improvement options for agricultural crop production for food, feed and bioenergy: Benoît Gabrielle, AgroParisTech and Université Paris-Saclay, France; and Pietro Goglio, Wageningen University, The Netherlands and Cranfield University, UK; 1 Introduction: the case for improving the performance of crop production systems2 Methodological background3 Improvement options4 Summary5 Future trends in research6 Where to look for further information7 References
£44.51
Royal Society of Chemistry Green Gasoline: A Green Spark Transportation Fuel
Book SynopsisTransportation currently takes up around a third of overall energy usage, of which the majority is petroleum-based gasoline. Petroleum is both a finite resource and a big contributor to the carbon emissions that are causing climate change. To continue to benefit from transportation whilst mitigating climate change it is essential to find alternatives to petroleum-based gasoline. Although a lot of recent developments have focused on electrifying transport the infrastructure for large scale uptake of electric vehicles is still lacking and it may be less practical in some parts of the world than others. Biofuels, therefore, still have a role to play in improving the sustainability of our transportation systems. The term green gasoline refers to biofuels intended to be direct drop-in replacements for petroleum-based gasoline. Such products allow vehicles to run on biofuel without any engine modifications and, being made from biomass, they are both renewable and have a better carbon emission profile than petroleum-based gasoline. Green Gasoline covers a range of new technologies being used to produce these biofuels and compares them to petroleum-based fuels in terms of sustainability. It will be an interesting read for those working in fuel chemistry as well as green chemists and anyone with an interest in transport sustainability.Table of ContentsOrigin and Historical Perspectives of Green Gasoline;Feedstocks for Green Gasoline;Current Lignocellulosic Biomass Logistics and Challenges;Catalysts for Green Gasoline Processing;Conversion Technologies for Green Gasoline;Recent Advances and Challenges in Biobutanol Production;Conversion of Biomass to Green Gasoline: Feedstocks, Technological Advances, and Commercial Scope;Green Gasoline: Integrated Production Processes, Future Perspectives, and Technoeconomic Feasibility;Characterization of Green Gasoline: Existing Standards;Transportation Biofuels: Green Gasoline, Bioethanol, Biodiesel and Green Diesel – A Comparison;Expediency of Green Gasoline in Internal Combustion Engines;Green Anti-knock Agents for Enhancement of Gasoline Performance;Green Gasoline: A Technoeconomic Analysis;Green Gasoline as a Commercial Liquid Fuel Throughout Asia, Europe, and the USA: A Technical Review;Life Cycle Assessment of Green Gasoline;Economic Analysis and Future Perspective of Green Gasoline
£160.55
New India Publishing Agency Quality Control and Waste Utilization of
Book SynopsisThis book would serve as a valuable addition to the scientific literature on recent advancements in agriculture, meat science technology, food safety, dairy technology, cereal science, nanotechnology, waste utilization, and quality assurance of food and functional foods. The content of the book has been systematically designed to include significant and scientific research and advancements for new product development and advanced knowledge on the nutritional attributes of dairy and cereal-based products. As such, this book would be an essential reference material for students, researchers, and academicians working in various aspects of foods.
£84.57
Springer Verlag, Singapore Bioenergy Research: Biomass Waste to Energy
Book SynopsisThis volume is fourth part of the five-part set on bioenergy research. This volume covers biomass to bioenergy production concept. The book is focused on the possible and versatile biomass options available for the generation of bioenergy. Additionally, the book also explores different types of biomass for bioenergy generation at a commercial level. Further, the book elaborates on different kind of cellulose and sugar rich waste which can also be utilized for bioenergy production. It covers other relevant issues such as recent technological advancement in biomass to bioenergy conversion, waste management in the context of biomass to biofuels production technologies, green methods of energy production, alternates of fossil fuels in the near future. It also explores biomass waste valorization, utilizing microbial processes in bioenergy production. This is a useful reading material for students, researchers, industry and policy experts.Other four volumes of this set explore basic concepts, latest progress, commercial opportunities and integrated solution for bioenergy concerns. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Advancements in Biofuel Production.- Chapter 2. Bionenergy: Sustainable Renewable Energy.- Chapter 3. Biofuel from Microalgae.- Chapter 4. Waste to bioenergy: Recent Technologies.- Chapter 5. Bioenergy from Agricultural Wastes.- Chapter 6. Bio-Processing: Biomass to Commercial Alcohol.- Chapter 7. Hydrogen Production by Utilizing Bio-Processing Techniques.- Chapter 8. Bacterial Hydrogen Production: Prospects and Challenges.- Chapter 9. Bioethanol Production from Biodiesel Derived Glycerol – A Case Study.- Chapter 10. Advancement on biomass classification, analytical methods for characterization and its economic importance.
£208.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Bioenergy Research: Integrative Solution for
Book SynopsisThis volume is fifth part of the five-part set on bioenergy research. This edited volume provides sustainable solution for all existing roadblocks in commercial bioenergy production. The book focuses on different types of obstacles involved in various bioenergy operations with detail remedy of the issue in a sustainable way. In spite of having number of potential advantages, all available bioenergy options are still far from smooth practical applicability, due to which they are still in pipeline phase to replace the fossil fuels. This book brings together the integrative approach to the readers, to connect with more viable bioenergy type on commercial scale, the existing issues and the feasible approaches to eliminate the bottlenecks in the process. Further, the book also uncovers the untouched area of bioenergy production technology by bringing forth unconventional methods, processes and parameters, which have scope to enhance biofuel production technology by “Lab to Land” methods. The book highlights aspect which are less studied or are very new in their industrial application of bioenergy production. The book presents relevant reading material for global researchers, academic institutions, research students, teachers, scientist as well as industries. Other four volumes of this set explore basic concepts, latest progress, commercial opportunities and bio-waste to energy conversion.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Economical Biofuel Production Strategies from Biomass Biowaste.- Chapter 2. Pretreatment of Biomass for Efficient Pyrolysis.- Chapter 3. Biomass Pyrolysis: Current Status and Future Prospects.- Chapter 4. Experimental Investigations and Concise review on Biodiesel Production from Crude Sunflower Oil using Lime-based Catalysts.- Chapter 5. Algal Biomass: Potential Renewable Feedstock for Bioenergy Production.- Chapter 6. Eco-Micropunching Techniques for Bioenergy Application.- Chapter 7. Nanomaterials for energy storage applications.- Chapter 8. Lignin depolymerization strategy and role of ionic liquids in bioenergy.
£179.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Green Nano Solution for Bioenergy Production
Book SynopsisThis edited book presents nanotechnology-based approaches to improve quality of biofuels production. It covers the use of different nanomaterials in various biofuels production methods and their sustainable utility analysis to improve production of biofuels at economical and mass scale. Environmentally friendly, low cost, and synthesis via green and renewable resources are the main key features covered by this book. Advantages and sustainability scope of green and renewable material to synthesize nanomaterial and reduction in synthesis cost over to chemical synthesis cost have been discussed in this book. The book also explores various green synthesis possibilities to synthesize nanomaterials that are frequently involved in biofuels production process as catalysts. Various feasible mechanisms have also been explained. Maximum and sustainable use of green nanomaterials at every step of biofuels production is also one of the major focuses of this book. It covers mega audiences, which include academician, researchers, and industries people. This book will be highly interesting for researchers and scientists as well as related industries.Table of Contents1 Green Route Synthesis of Biomass Based Materials for Energy Production.- 2 Green Synthesized Bimetallic Nanomaterials for Bio-energy Applications.- 3 Green Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles for Biofuel Production.- 4 Recent advances in synthesis of Iron nanoparticles via green route and their application in biofuel production.- 5 Green synthesized carbon and metallic nanomaterials for biofuel production: Effect of operating parameters.- 6 Biosynthesis of TiO2 Nanoparticles and their Application as Catalyst in Biodiesel Production.- 7 Phyco-Nanotechnology: An Emerging Nanomaterial Synthesis Method and its Applicability in Biofuel Production.- 8 Fungi mediated green synthesis of Nanoparticles and their Renewable energy applications.- 9 Green synthesis of nanoparticles by plants and their renewable energy applications.- 10 Recent Advances in Conversion of Agricultural Waste to Biofuel by Nanoparticles.
£151.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Biofuel Production Using Anaerobic Digestion
Book SynopsisThis book provides lucid and instructive information about waste biomass, its potential, and the methods employed in energy generation. Topics covered include the basic principles, applications, recent advances, and the technical and economic considerations of waste-to-energy (WTE) technology. It highlights and elucidates essential concepts, mechanisms, applications, and useful outcomes of WTE technologies. In addition, it also provides a few example problems with design data for energy generation from waste biomass which will help the readers to understand the basics of WTE technologies. The book is structured with an overview at the start of each chapter presenting an outline of its content and a list of relevant discussions targeted toward readers. To illustrate the types of waste biomass, principles, and process of various thermal and biochemical process technologies, over 90 illustrations including graphs, diagrams, and photographs are provided. To help the readers improve their knowledge of the subject and to increase the utility of this book, the characteristics of waste biomass, operation conditions of different processes, and global status of WTE technologies are provided in tabular format. For that purpose, over 50 tables are provided. Selected references are also provided for this book. This book is primarily intended for researchers and professionals working in the area of bioenergy. It can also be used as a primary or secondary text for graduate courses and professional training programs.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Biomass for biofuel generation.- Enhancement of Hydrolysis.- Trends in Hydrolysis and assessment.- Kinetics and modeling of Hydrolysis.- Fermentation.- Biofuel generation process.- Single stage anaerobic digestion.- Two stage anaerobic digest.- Biofuel production.
£85.49
Springer Verlag, Singapore Biofuels in Circular Economy
Book SynopsisThis book provides a detailed coverage of how the circular economy aims to change the paradigm in relation to the linear economy, by limiting the environmental impact and waste of resources, as well as increasing efficiency at all stages of the product economy. It serves as the sole comprehensive overview of the role of biofuels in the circular economy. It contains updated information on the latest trends of techno-economic analysis of biofuels, economic transitions, low-carbon economies, green circular societies, and life cycle assessment of biofuels. This book delves deep into the economic security of the poor as well as the nexus between biofuel industry and global trade bodies, making it one of the few introductory books without bias toward the contribution of biofuels in circular economy. With its diverse contributions on themes such as biofuels as potential alternatives to fossil fuels, biofuel economics and policies; biofuel standards, blending, and future insecurities; economic transitions from biomass to biofuels; and biofuel economy, development, and food security, the book would be a great resource for a wide and multi-disciplinary readership base ranging from researchers to academics, policy makers, innovators, corporates, and non-profit organizations working in this area.Table of ContentsThemes of the volume:Biofuels: Potential Alternatives to Fossil Fuels.- Biofuel Economics and Policy: Biofuel Standard, Blending, and Future Insecurities.- Economic Transitions: from Biomass to Biofuels.- Biofuel Economy, Development, and Food Security.
£113.99
