Biomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals: Biofuels: Alternative Feedstocks and Conversion Processes for the Production of Liquid and Gaseous Biofuels

Biomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals: Biofuels: Alternative Feedstocks and Conversion Processes for the Production of Liquid and Gaseous Biofuels, Second Edition, provides general information, basic data and knowledge on one of the most promising renewable energy sources—liquid and gaseous biofuels—and their production and application. The book delineates green technologies for abating environmental crisis and enabling the transformation into a sustainable future. It provides date-based scientific information on the most advanced and innovative technology on biofuels, as well as the process scale-up and commercialization of various liquid and gaseous biofuels, detailing the functional mechanisms involved, various operational configurations, influencing factors and integration strategies.

All chapters have been updated, with new chapters covering topics of current interest, including sustainability and biohydrogen.

Presents a holistic view of biofuels in research, operation, scale-up and applicationWidens the scope of the existing technologies, providing state-of-the-art information and knowledgeProvides strategic integrations of various bioprocesses that are essential in establishing a circular biorefineryContains interdisciplinary knowledge on the environment, molecular biology, engineering, biotechnology, microbiology and economic aspectsIntegrates various subjects, including biotechnology, bioengineering, molecular biology, environmental science, sustainability science and chemical engineering

Section I: General 1. Biofuels: Introduction 2. Emerging technologies for biofuels production 3. Biorefinery and bioeconomy 4. Principles of biorefining

Section II: Sustainability assessment of biofuels 5. Techno-economic assessment 6. Environmental assessment 7. Social assessment 8. Integrated sustainability assessment

Section III: Thermochemical conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to biofuels 9. Pyrolysis of biomass 10. Combustion of biomass 11. Gasification of biomass 12. Hydrothermal liquefaction of biomass 13. Gasification and liquefaction of biomass-derived syngas

Section IV: Biochemical and biotechnological conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to biofuels – bioethanol and biobutanol 14. Bioethanol production: Status and perspectives 15. Biobutanol production: Status and perspectives 16. Pretreatment technologies for lignocellulose biomass deconstruction 17. Production of celluloytic enzymes for the hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass 18. Production of hemicellulolytic enzymes for the hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass 19. Hydrolysis of cellulosic and hemicellulosic biomass 20. Fermentation inhibitors in bioethanol processes and strategies to reduce their effects

Section V: Biodiesel production 21. Biodiesel production: Status and perspectives 22. Biodiesel production in supercritical fluids 23. Biodiesel production from palm oil 24. Biodiesel production from waste oils 25. Biodiesel production from algae 26. Cultivation of algae in photobioreactors for biodiesel production 27. Oleaagenic microbes for the production of biodiesel 28. Utilization of glycerol produced during biodiesel manufacture

Section VI: Biohydrogen 29. Biohydrogen production: Status and perspectives 30. Biohydrogen production from bio-oil 31. Biohydrogen production from industrial effluents 32. Thermophilic biohydrogen production 33. Biohydrogen production with high-rate bioreactors

Section VII: Biogas 34. Biogas production: Status and perspectives 35. Biogas production from solid wastes 36. Biogas production from industrial effluents