Industrial Biorefineries and White Biotechnology

Industrial Biorefineries and White Biotechnology provides a comprehensive look at the increasing focus on developing the processes and technologies needed for the conversion of biomass to liquid and gaseous fuels and chemicals, in particular, the development of low-cost technologies.

During the last 3-4 years, there have been scientific and technological developments in the area; this book represents the most updated information and technological perspective on the topic.

Provides information on the most advanced and innovative pretreatment processes and technologies for biomassCovers information on lignocellulosic and algal biomass to work on the principles of biorefineryProvides information on integration of processes for the pretreatment of biomassDesigned as a textbook for both graduate students and researchers

Part A: Industrial Biorefineries

Preface

1. Biorefinery concepts in comparison to industrial crude oil and gas refineries

2. Algal Biorefineries

3A. Paper mills and Wood-based Biorefineries

3B. The Pine Biorefinery Platform Chemicals Value Chain

4A. Sugar- & Starch-based Biorefineries

4B. Ethanol from sugarcane in Brazil: economic perspectives

5. Vegetable oil biorefineries

6. Biogas biorefineries

7. Civilisation Biorefineries: Efficient utilization of urban waste based bioresources

8. Biomass-pyrolysis for hybrid biorefineries

9. Single-cell biorefinery

Part B: White Biotechnology

10. Biocatalysis

11. White Biotechnology for organic acids

12. White biotechnology for amino acids

13. White Biotechnology for Industrial Enzymes

14. White Biotechnology for biosurfactants

15. White Biotechnology for biopolymers- Exopolysaccharides

16. White Biotechnology for biopolymers- Polyhydroxyalkanoates

17. White Biotechnology for biopolymers-Polyhydroxybutyrate

18. White Biotechnology for specialty chemicals-Cosmetics

19. White Biotechnology for specialty chemicals- Food additives