Biorefinery of Alternative Resources: Targeting Green Fuels and Platform Chemicals

ISBN-13: 9789811518065 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 494 str.

Sonil Nanda; Dai-Viet N. Vo; Prakash Kumar Sarangi

Spis treści

Chapter 1. Introduction to Biofuels and Biochemicals.- Chapter 1.1. A review on next-generation biofuels: Spotlight on bioethanol, biobutanol, biopropanol, bio-oil, biodiesel, biohydrogen, biomethane and synthesis gas.- Chapter 1.2. A broad overview on platform chemicals from waste biomass.- Chapter 2. Biomass Conversion Technologies to Biofuels and Biochemicals.- Chapter 2.1. Biodiesel production through homogeneous and heterogeneous catalyzed transesterification of vegetable oils: Catalyst development and reactor design.- Chapter 2.2. Microwave-assisted pyrolysis and co-pyrolysis of biomass for bio-oil production.- Chapter 2.3. Conversion of furfural into biofuels and chemicals over mesoporous metal oxides catalysts.- Chapter 2.4. Heterogeneous catalysis in hydroxymethyl furfural conversion to fuels and chemicals.- Chapter 2.5. Selective bioethanol conversion to chemicals and fuels via advanced catalytic approaches.- Chapter 2.6. Glycerol transformation into value-added products over mesoporous catalysts.- Chapter 2.7. Recent advancements in glycerol reforming processes for hydrogen generation.- Chapter 2.8. Carbonization of biomass through thermochemical and hydrothermal routes to produce high-grade biochar.- Chapter 2.9. Conversion of rice husk and nutshells into gaseous, liquid and solid fuels.- Chapter 3. Upgrading of Biofuels and Biochemicals.- Chapter 3.1. Upgrading of bio-oils from biomass pyrolysis and liquefaction: Current status and future development.- Chapter 3.2. Catalytic hydrodeoxygenation of biomass-derived oils to hydrocarbon fuels: Current progress and future perspectives.- Chapter 3.3. Conversion of biogas to syngas via catalytic CO2 reforming reaction: An overview of thermodynamic aspects, catalytic design and reaction kinetics.- Chapter 3.4. Green hydrocarbon fuels from synthesis gas via Fischer-Tropsch catalysis.- Chapter 3.5. Valorization of microalgal oil to produce biofuels and essential nutraceuticals.- Chapter 4. Techno-economic Assessment and Lifecycle Assessment of Biorefining Processes.- Chapter 4.1. Integrated modeling, optimization, simulation and sustainability analysis of biofuels, biochemicals and bioproducts supply chain.- Chapter 4.2. Lifecycle assessment and techno-economic analysis of biofuels, biochemicals and bioproducts supply chain: Evaluation of sustainability, emissions and energy economy.

O autorze

Dr. Sonil Nanda is a Research Associate at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada. He received his Ph.D. degree in Biology from York University in Toronto and has worked as a postdoctoral researcher at York University and the University of Western Ontario in Canada. His research areas are related to advanced biofuels and biochemicals, thermochemical and biological conversion technologies, generation of hydrothermal flames for hazardous waste treatment, biochar-based agronomy, bioremediation, as well as carbon capture and sequestration. He has published more than 70 peer-reviewed journal articles, 20 book chapters and 80 conference proceedings. He is the editor of several books published by Springer, Elsevier and CRC Press. He is also the guest editor of several Special Issues of esteemed journals, namely the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Chemical Engineering & Technology, Waste and Biomass Valorization, SN Applied Sciences and Topics in Catalysis.

Dr. Dai-Viet N. Vo is the Director of the Center of Excellence for Green Energy and Environmental Nanomaterials at Nguyen Tat Thanh University in Vietnam. He received his Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of New South Wales in Australia and has worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of New South Wales in Sydney and Texas A&M University in Qatar. His research interests include Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, novel catalyst characterization, catalytic reforming and other clean fuel technologies. He has published nearly 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, 8 book chapters and 80 conference proceedings. He is the editor of several books for Elsevier, Springer and CRC Press as well as guest editor of Special Issues of the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Comptes Rendus Chimie, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, Waste and Biomass Valorization, SN Applied Sciences, Topics in Catalysis, Chemical Engineering & Technology, Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology and Frontiers in Energy Research.

Dr. Prakash K. Sarangi is a Scientist with specialization in Food Microbiology at the Central Agricultural University in India. He received his Ph.D. degree in Microbial Biotechnology from Ravenshaw University in India. His research focuses on bioprocess engineering, renewable energy, biochemicals, biomaterials and rural development. He has published more than 40 peer-reviewed journal articles and 10 book chapters. He is the editor of several books for Springer, CRC Press and IK International Publishing House. He is a fellow of the Society for Applied Biotechnology, and a life member of the Biotech Research Society of India; Society for Biotechnologists of India; Association of Microbiologists of India; Orissa Botanical Society; Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Association of India; Indian Science Congress Association; Forum of Scientists, Engineers & Technologists; and International Association of Academicians and Researchers.

Blurb

This book summarizes recent advances in the processing of waste biomass resources to produce biofuels and biochemicals. Worldwide interest in clean energy sources, environmental protection, and mitigating global warming is rapidly gaining momentum and spurring on the search for alternative energy sources, especially for the transportation and industrial sectors. This book reviews the opportunities presented by low-cost organic waste materials, discussing their suitability for alternative fuel and fine chemical production, physicochemical characterization, conversion technologies, feedstock and fuel chemistry, refining technologies, fuel upgrading, residue management, and the circular economy. In addition, it explores applied aspects of biomass conversion by highlighting several significant thermochemical, hydrothermal and biological technologies. In summary, the book offers comprehensive and representative descriptions of key fuel processing technologies, energy conversion and management, waste valorization, eco-friendly waste remediation, biomass supply chain, lifecycle assessment, techno-economic analysis and the circular bioeconomy.