Description
Book SynopsisThe importance of biofuels in greening the transport sector in the future is unquestionable, given the limited available fossil energy resources, the environmental issues associated to the utilization of fossil fuels, and the increasing attention to security of supply. This comprehensive reference presents the latest technology in all aspects of biofuels production, processing, properties, raw materials, and related economic and environmental aspects. Presenting the application of methods and technology with minimum math and theory, it compiles a wide range of topics not usually covered in one single book. It discusses development of new catalysts, reactors, controllers, simulators, online analyzers, and waste minimization as well as design and operational aspects of processing units and financial and economic aspects. The book rounds out by describing properties, specifications, and quality of various biofuel products and new advances and trends towards future technology.
Trade Review"A timely, comprehensive and well-structured overview of the state-of-the-art in the field of biofuels production, characterization, marketing and impact."
—Franco Berruti, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
"As a scientist, with more than 35 years of work experience, in the field of bioenergy related activities, I am very much convinced that the book will certainly be an excellent asset to any scientific/academic institution."
—Giacobbe Braccio, E.N.E.A., Rome, Italy
"The strength is, from my point of view, the entire consideration starting from the biomass origin via the conversion process up to the final biofuel. This is of importance to gather as reader a comprehensive description of potential biofuel pathways."
—Michael Seiffert, Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum gemeinnützige GmbH, Leipzig, Germany
"…prestigious researchers have collaborated to provide readers a very updated and critical view of aspects extending from raw materials to biofuels production technologies, including physico-chemical properties, life cycle and economical assessment, among others."
— Pedro Maireles-Torres, University of Malaga, Spain
"Undoubtedly the coverage of the book, in terms of chapter topics, is very comprehensive with an adequate sequence. As the world is rapidly moving towards cleaner fuels, the use Biogas and BioH2 is going to increase rapidly. The book can serve as a knowledge base for students, researchers or technicians working in this area. If you have a focused interest in up-to-date valuable source of information on the core aspects in the field of Production and Purification of Biogas and BioH2, this is one book you cannot live without."
—Elizabeth Duarte, University of Lisbon, Portugal
Table of ContentsIntroduction: Biofuel Production and Processing Technology. Chemistry and Nature of Biofuels. Data on Biofuels Production, Trade, and Demand. Physicochemical Properties of Biofuels. Raw Materials for Biofuels Production. Biofuels Production Processes and Technologies. Biofuels Characterization and Standard Methods for Quality Control. Production of Bio-Oil. Biodiesel Fuels: Properties and Quality. Feasible Processes for Continuous Biodiesel Production from Multi-Feedstocks. Aviation Biofuels: Processes, Opportunities, Constraints, and Perspectives. Liquid Hydrocarbon Biofuels from Lipids. Alcohol Fuels: The Biochemical Route. Alcohol Fuels: The Thermochemical Route. Production of Biogas and bioH2: Biochemical Methods. Production of Substitute Natural Gas: Thermochemical Methods. Biogas Production from Biomass Wastes. Advances in Catalysts for Liquid Biofuel Production Processes. Biorefineries: Biofuels, Biochemicals, and Bioproducts. Engine Performance: Biofuels versus Petrofuels. Life Cycle Assessment of Biofuel Production. Economical Assessment of Biofuel Production. Economic Assessment of Biodiesel Production. Future Trends and Outlook in Biofuels Production
