The various developments in biofuels are elucidated in this descriptive book. The book offers a comprehensive outlook on various social, economic, environmental and sustainable issues related to biofuel usage. Written by experts in the field of biofuels, this book will be a valuable read for students, researchers, scientists and technologists involved in various fields of application of biofuels.

This book focuses on liquid biofuels. It emphasizes on the recent advances in the production of liquid and gaseous biofuels that will be of interest to the chemical scientists and technologists. Production of cellulosic ethanol, use of ethanol and methanol in Otto engines, Thermal conversion and upgrading techniques are discussed in detail.

This book provides analysis of latest conversion techniques for biofuels and describes production methods for gases and other products. It emphasizes on the recent advances in the production of liquid and gaseous biofuels that will be of interest to the chemical scientists and technologists.

Information and problems related to fossil fuels and the environment are described in this all-inclusive book. Geopolitics has been continuously shaped by fossil fuel and even today, the world is facing an energy crisis. As a result, the world is witnessing a shift towards alternate, profitable methods of energy production like wind-turbines which are rapidly increasing in number in US and Europe, while solar power and bio-fuels are getting world recognition. This book encompasses topics ranging from specific ones like fuel combustion and co-existence with renewable energy to basics like...