Advanced Biofuel Technologies

Present Status, Challenges and Future Prospects

1st Edition - December 8, 2021
Imprint: Elsevier
Editors: Deepak K. Tuli, Sangita Kasture, Arindam Kuila
Language: English
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Advanced Biofuel Technologies: Present Status, Challenges and Future Prospects deals with important issues such as feed stock availability, technology options, greenhouse gas reduction as seen by life cycle assessment studies, regulations and policies. This book provides readers complete information on the current state of developments in both thermochemical and biochemical processes for advanced biofuels production for the purpose of transportation, domestic and industrial applications. Chapters explore technological innovations in advanced biofuels produced from agricultural residues, algae, lipids and waste industrial gases to produce road transport fuels, biojet fuel and biogas.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
About the editors
Preface
Chapter 1: An overview of some futurist advanced biofuels and their conversion technologies
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Biofuels for transport applications
3: Methanol
4: Butanol
5: Ammonia as a marine fuel
6: The Fischer–Tropsch process for liquid hydrocarbons
7: Conclusions
References
Chapter 2: Advanced biofuels: Perspectives and possibilities
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Cellulosic biomass as a feedstock for microbial fermentation to fuels and chemicals
3: Cellulosic ethanol
4: Butanol
5: Thermotolerant microbial biocatalyst for production of fuels
6: Lactic acid
7: Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: Biomass feedstocks for advanced biofuels: Sustainability and supply chain management
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Biomass feedstocks
3: Biomass availability
4: Biomass supply chain structure and characteristics
5: Exploring nuisances of sustainable biomass supply
6: Sustainable supply chain management
7: Policy support for advanced biofuels
8: Reduction of water foot-print of biofuel production
9: Challenges
10: Conclusions
References
Chapter 4: Microalgal biofuels: Challenges, status and scope
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Challenges
3: Present status
4: Scope
5: Way forward
References
Chapter 5: Biodiesel and green diesel
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Green diesel
3: Green diesel by hydro-processing of lipids
4: Hydrogenation and hydrodeoxygenation
5: Green diesel from conversion of olefins
6: Green diesel through pyrolysis and hydro-thermal liquefaction
7: Biodiesel from lipids by transesterification
8: Transesterification by homogeneous catalysts
9: Transesterification by heterogeneous catalysts
10: Biodiesel from algae
11: Comparison of green diesel and FAME
12: Biodiesel-global status
13: Biodiesel-Indian status
References
Chapter 6: Development of second-generation ethanol technologies in India: Current status of commercialization
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Cellulosic ethanol: Commercialization status
3: National Biofuel Policy (NBP)
4: Second-generation ethanol processes and major challenges—A brief overview
5: Analytical framework in 2G ethanol process development
6: Technology readiness level (TRL) and commercialization prospects:
7: Future perspectives and conclusion
References
Chapter 7: Biomass characterization
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Major components in biomass
3: Physico-chemical characterization of biomass
References
Chapter 8: Pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass for bioethanol production
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Lignocellulosic biomass and its conversion to bioethanol
3: Pretreatment
References
Chapter 9: Recent developments in cellulolytic enzymes for ethanol production
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Lignocellulosic biomass and its composition
3: Lignocellulolytic enzymes (LCEs)
4: Cellulase producing microorganisms
5: Cellulase production
6: Challenging aspects of cellulolytic enzyme applications for bioethanol production
7: Newer trends in enzymatic saccharification technologies
8: Commercialization of cellulolytic enzymes
9: Conclusion and perspective
References
Chapter 10: Yeast-mediated ethanol fermentation from lignocellulosic pentosan
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Funding sources
Conflict of interest
1: Introduction
2: Selection of lignocellulosic biomass
3: Xylose recovery from biomass
4: Strategies for fermentation of xylose to ethanol
5: Influence of several xylose metabolic pathways on xylose fermentation
6: Ethanol from xylose: Techno-economic feasibility
7: Future prospect and way forward
8: Conclusion
References
Chapter 11: Pyrolytic bio-oil—Production and applications
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Bio-oil composition and characterization
3: Pyrolysis oil specifications and standards
4: Bio-oil for heat and power
5: Combustion of bio-oil in marine engines
6: Bio-oil gasification to methanol and DME
7: Bio-oil upgrading
8: Bio-oil refinery integration/co-refining
9: Pyrolysis technology status: Indian scenario
10: Conclusions
References
Chapter 12: Biomass gasification: Thermochemical route to energetic bio-chemicals
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Overview
2: Introduction and technology state of the art
3: Biomass to bio-refinery quality syngas and hydrogen: Experience and challenges
4: Biomass gasification with downstream gas processing and highlights of work at Indian Institute of Science
5: Downstream processing for hydrogen enhancement and contaminant removal
6: Summary
References
Chapter 13: Progress and trends in renewable jet fuels
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Fuel standards for synthetic aviation fuel
3: Fischer–Tropsch (FT) synthesis to renewable jet fuel (FT-SPK)
4: Hydroprocessing of lipids (HEFA-SPK)
5: Alcohol to aviation fuel (ATJ-SPK)
6: Pyrolysis of biomass to aviation fuel
7: Algae to jet fuel
8: Biomass conversion pathway to renewable jet through biotechnology platform
9: Power to liquid (PtL)
10: Techno-commercial analysis of various technologies available for bio-jet fuel production
11: An alternative to liquid aviation fuel
12: Conclusions
13: Future outlook
References
Chapter 14: Recent advances in lignin valorization
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Lignin structure and composition
3: Present status of lignin valorization
4: Fractionation/separation technologies
5: Lignin depolymerization for aromatics and bio-oil
6: Catalytic depolymerization
7: Oxidative depolymerization
8: Reductive depolymerization
9: Mechanochemical depolymerization
10: Microwave reaction
11: Photocatalytic depolymerization
12: Hydrothermal liquefaction
13: Hydrothermal carbonization for hydrochar
14: Pyrolysis and gasification
15: Pyrolysis for bio-char
16: Biochemical processing of lignin
17: The biorefinery model
18: Conclusions
References
Chapter 15: Bio-waste to hydrogen production technologies
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Current process for biohydrogen production
3: Waste feedstock for biohydrogen production
4: Process integrations and hybrid systems for hydrogen production
5: Biorefinery approach
6: Conclusion
References
Chapter 16: Biorefinery approach for production of some high-value chemicals
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Biorefinery and sugar platform
3: Sorbitol
4: Furfural
5: Glucaric acid
6: Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF)
7: Levulinic acid
8: Conclusions
References
Chapter 17: Biofuels and bioproducts from seaweeds
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Potential seaweed feedstocks and their characteristics
3: Cultivation, harvesting and pretreatment of seaweed biomass
4: Thermochemical conversion
5: Biochemical conversion
6: Integrated approach for biorefinery and biofuel production from waste streams of seaweed processing
7: Challenges of biofuel production from seaweed biomass
8: Conclusions
References
Chapter 18: Anaerobic gas fermentation: A carbon-refining process for the production of sustainable fuels, chemicals, and food
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Biochemistry of gas fermentation
3: Scale-up and commercialization
4: Current/future potential of synthetic biology and new process concepts
5: Conclusion
References
Chapter 19: Cyanobacteria as a renewable resource for biofuel production
Abstract
Acknowledgments
Conflict of interest
1: Introduction
2: Cyanobacterial host systems
3: Advances in synthetic biology of cyanobacteria
4: Metabolic flux analysis of cyanobacteria
5: Engineering cyanobacteria for the production of biofuels
6: Indian perspective on bioenergy
7: Challenges and future outlook
References
Chapter 20: Current technical advancement in biogas production and Indian status
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Biogas production capacity of India
3: Pretreatment of lignocellulosic feedstock
4: Factors affecting biogas production
5: Biogas purification system
6: Biogas programme of India
7: Indian biogas players
8: Future considerations
References
Chapter 21: Regulations and specifications for biofuels
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Quality requirements
3: Indian scenario
Reference
Chapter 22: Life cycle and techno-economic assessment of microalgal biofuels
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Scope and methodology
3: Techno-economic assessment: Results
4: Life cycle assessment: Results
5: Conclusion
References
Index

Deepak K. Tuli

Dr. D.K. Tuli earned his PhD in synthetic organic chemistry in 1977 and did his post-doctoral research at the University of Liverpool in 1978-81 and was a SERC senior research fellow at Robert Robinson labs, UK, from 1986-88. He supervised as Executive Director of the Indian Oil Corporation, Research and Development centre, Faridabad, India. He headed alternative energy R&D in IOC comprising areas of biofuels and bio-energy and solar energy for 12 years and has 14 US patents, 2 European patents, 24 Indian patents and 88 research publications. His major area of research interest is bioenergy, LCA, technology scale up and additives for fuels. For five years he headed the DBT-IOC Centre for Advanced Bio-Energy Research and was DBT Bioenergy Chair for three years. He has been an adjunct Professor at two Australian universities. Dr Tuli co-edited an Elsevier book in 2020 on microbial cellulases.

Affiliations and expertise

Bio-Energy Research Centre; IOC (R&D), Faridabad 121007, India

Sangita Kasture

Dr. Sangita M. Kasture (Bodhankar) is senior scientist and associate head of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Dr. Sangita has been associated with the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, for the last 10 years. She has been promoting innovations in Bioenergy, Environment Biotechnology, and Secondary Agriculture through various R&D schemes for the Government of India. Her dedicated involvement has significantly contributed to accelerating innovations in the country’s clean energy sector. Her vision and contributions have been significant in shaping up Waste-to-Energy R&D strategies and policies in India. She is the country focal point for multilateral programs like Mission Innovation, India, Biofuture Platform and bilateral R&D collaborations with Canada, Denmark, and the Netherlands. As a member of the Indian delegation, she visited several countries including the USA, UK, China, Sweden, Denmark, Canada, Brazil, Europe, Chile and more, to strongly represent India at various international platforms and meetings. Dr. Sangita has played a crucial role in setting up Centres of Excellence and Fellowship schemes to create state-of-the-art infrastructure and capacity building in the clean energy area. She has been instrumental in setting up an International Incubation Centre in Clean Energy to provide suitable ecosystems to innovators and start-ups at the early stage of innovation. She is a member of various Scientific Advisory Committees and Governing Councils constituted by the Department of Biotechnology, GOI. She obtained industrial experience from two leading Indian Biotech companies and Post Doctorate research experience from Lund University (Sweden) and Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland). Her areas of research are bio-separations, enzyme catalysis, green chemistry, and downstream processing of biomolecules.

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India (New Delhi), India

Arindam Kuila

Dr. Arindam Kuila is currently working as Assistant Professor at the Department of Bioscience & Biotechnology, Banasthali Vidyapith (Deemed University), Rajasthan. Previously, he worked as a research associate at Hindustan Petroleum Green R&D Centre, Bangalore. He did his PhD from Agricultural & Food Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in 2013 in the area of lignocellulosic biofuel production. His major areas of research are enzyme technology, bioprocess development for biofuel production and biopolymer production from lignocellulosic biomass. He has one Indo-Brazil collaborative project funded by DBT, New Delhi. He has guided 2 PhD students and currently 4 PhD students are working under his guidance. He has published 7 edited books, 8 book chapters, 28 papers in peer reviewed Journals and filled 5 patents. He is currently acting as guest editor for the Journal of Food Process Engineering (Wiley, Impact Factor: 2.356) and Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery Joournal (Springer, Impact Factor: 4.987).

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Department of Bioscience & Biotechnology, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan, India

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