Advances in Biofuels Production, Optimization and Applications

Mejdi Jeguirim, Antonis A. Zorpas

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2023
• ISBN:
  9780323950770
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Energy

Advances in Biofuels Production, Optimization and Applications discusses the optimization of chemical, biochemical, thermochemical and hydrothermal processes for biofuels. With a strong focus on applications, the book bridges the gap between technological developments and prospects of commercialization. Initial chapters review efficient hydrolysis and biofuel and bio-alcohol production before reviewing key processes such as biomass gasification, syngas conversion to biofuel, and pyrolysis techniques. Several biofuel applications are presented, including those within the transport industry as well as domestic and industrial boilers.

The book then finishes with a review of the circular economy, biofuel policies and ethical considerations. This will act as a systematic reference on the range of biomass conversion processes and technologies in biofuels production. It is an essential read for students, researchers and engineers interested in renewable energy, biotechnology, biofuels production and chemical engineering.

• Provides recent advances in the processes and technologies currently used for biofuel production
• Addresses the technology transfer of integrated biofuel upgrading and production at large scale
• Highlights policy and economics of biofuel production, biofuel value chains, and how to accomplish cost-competitive results and sustainable development
• Examines recent development in engines and boiler technologies for the eco-friendly applications of these biofuels in the industry and transport sectors

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Contributors
• Chapter 1: Lignocellulose biomass pretreatment for efficient hydrolysis and biofuel production
• Chapter 2: Advances in microbial contamination in the production of fuel bioethanol: Origin, problems, and control methods
• Chapter 3: Biofuels production by biomass gasification
• Chapter 4: Syngas conversion to biofuels: Recent progress
• Chapter 5: The catalysis advances on the production of furan derivatives and their conversion to biofuels
• Chapter 6: Biofuels production using pyrolysis techniques
• Chapter 7: Hydrothermal techniques for biofuels production
• Chapter 8: Biofuels from microalgae: Production, processing, and extraction technologies
• Chapter 9: Anaerobic fermentation for biogas production
• Chapter 10: Biofuels combustion in internal combustion engines
• Chapter 11: Solid biofuels production and combustion at domestic scales
• Chapter 12: Concept of waste-to-energy strategies
• Chapter 13: Achieving decarbonization goals through biofuels: Policy challenges and opportunities in the European Union and the United States
• Chapter 14: Ethical concerns of using biodiesel from waste vegetable oils
• Chapter 15: Sustainable supply chain for waste-to-energy facilities
• Index