Description
Book SynopsisIntroduction to Biomass Energy Conversions explores biomass energy conversions and characterization using practical examples and real-world scenarios. It begins with biomass resource estimation and extends to commercialization pathways for economical biomass conversion into high-value materials, chemicals, and fuels.
With extended discussions of new sustainability issues in biofuels production, such as carbon capture and sequestration, the second edition has been updated with carbon footprint work life cycle analysis, the growing circular economy, and newer research directions of biomass resources, such as graphene production from biochar. This book covers thermo-chemical conversion processes, including torrefaction, pyrolysis, gasification and advanced gasification, biomass liquefaction, and combustion.
This book is intended for senior undergraduate students taking Renewable Energy Conversions, Bio Energy, Biomass Energy, Introduction to Biofuels, and Sustainab
Table of Contents
1. Biomass as an Energy Source. 2. Biomass Conversion Processes. 3. Biomass Properties for Thermal Conversion. 4. Biomass Properties for Biological Conversion. 5. Biodiesel Production. 6. Bioethanol Production. 7. Biogas Production. 8. Torrefaction. 9. Pyrolysis. 10. Gasification. 11. Advanced Gasification. 12. Biomass Liquefaction. 13. Biomass Combustion. 14. Biomass Sustainability Issues. Appendix A. Appendix B.
