May 2016
Intermediate to advanced
770 pages
27h 22m
English
book
Handbook of Biofuels Production, 2nd Edition
by Rafael Luque, Carol Ki Lin, Karen Wilson, James Clark
Overview
Handbook of Biofuels Production, Second Edition, discusses advanced chemical, biochemical, and thermochemical biofuels production routes that are fast being developed to address the global increase in energy usage.
Research and development in this field is aimed at improving the quality and environmental impact of biofuels production, as well as the overall efficiency and output of biofuels production plants. The book provides a comprehensive and systematic reference on the range of biomass conversion processes and technology.
Key changes for this second edition include increased coverage of emerging feedstocks, including microalgae, more emphasis on by-product valorization for biofuels’ production, additional chapters on emerging biofuel production methods, and discussion of the emissions associated with biofuel use in engines.
The editorial team is strengthened by the addition of two extra members, and a number of new contributors have been invited to work with authors from the first edition to revise existing chapters, thus offering fresh perspectives.
- Provides systematic and detailed coverage of the processes and technologies being used for biofuel production
- Discusses advanced chemical, biochemical, and thermochemical biofuels production routes that are fast being developed to address the global increase in energy usage
- Reviews the production of both first and second generation biofuels
- Addresses integrated biofuel production in biorefineries and the use of waste materials as feedstocks
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