Encyclopedia Of Alternative And Renewable Energy Volume 12 Sustainable Degradation Of Lignocellulosic Biomass

An elucidative account based on the sustainable degradation of lignocellulosic biomass has been described in this book. It covers important aspects of sustainable degradation of lignocellulosic biomass which plays a crucial role in the economic production of numerous value-added products and biofuels which are safe to the environment. Enzymatic hydrolysis process and various pretreatment methods along with the depiction of cell wall components have been elucidated broadly. This book provides in-depth analysis regarding the enhancement in methodologies for the biomass pretreatment, the analytical procedures for biomass characterization, hemicellulose and cellulose breakdown into fermentable sugars and bioconversion of cellulosics into biofuels. Mechanistic analysis of biomass pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis has also been elucidated, focusing on the key factors responsible for these processes at industrial scale.

Research in the field of biomass and related disciplines has increased with time. Awareness regarding pros and cons of biomass, sustainable use of resources and biomass sources has brought in the concept of biorefineries. This is evident from growth in biomass research and increasing attention towards biofuels. This book covers various disciplines of biomass under separate themes such as biomass sustainability & biomass systems and biomass for energy.

Research in the field of biomass and related disciplines has increased with time. Awareness regarding pros and cons of biomass, sustainable use of resources and biomass sources has brought in the concept of biorefineries. This is evident from growth in biomass research and increasing attention towards biofuels. This book covers various disciplines of biomass under separate themes namely, biomass processing and biomass production.

Research in the field of biomass and related disciplines has increased with time. Awareness regarding pros and cons of biomass, sustainable use of resources and biomass sources has brought in the concept of biorefineries. This is evident from growth in biomass research and increasing attention towards biofuels. This book covers various disciplines of biomass further expanding on cultivation methods for energy, the feedstock crops and microbial biomass production.

Research in the field of biomass and related disciplines has increased with time. Awareness regarding pros and cons of biomass, sustainable use of resources and biomass sources has brought in the concept of biorefineries. This is evident from growth in biomass research and increasing attention towards biofuels. This book covers various disciplines of biomass and bio-reactors dealing with various aspects of bio-digestion and overall bio-reactor processes.

The various developments in biofuels are elucidated in this descriptive book. The book offers a comprehensive outlook on various social, economic, environmental and sustainable issues related to biofuel usage. Written by experts in the field of biofuels, this book will be a valuable read for students, researchers, scientists and technologists involved in various fields of application of biofuels.

This book focuses on liquid biofuels. It emphasizes on the recent advances in the production of liquid and gaseous biofuels that will be of interest to the chemical scientists and technologists. Production of cellulosic ethanol, use of ethanol and methanol in Otto engines, Thermal conversion and upgrading techniques are discussed in detail.

This comprehensive reference is a state-of-the-art survey of biomass as an energy carrier for the provision of heat, electricity, and transportation fuel, considering technical, economic, environmental, and social aspects. On a global scale, biomass contributes roughly 12 to 16 % of the energy needed to cover the overall primary energy consumption. Thus far, it is humanity’s most important source of renewable energy, used on practically all continents and growing in importance even in industrialized nations. With detailed coverage of the production of solid, gaseous and liquid fuels, as well as a final energy provision, this volume serves as an introduction for readers just entering the field, but also offers new insights, up-to-date information, as well as latest findings for advanced researchers, industry experts, and decision makers.