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Bioenergy from Agricultural Residues
- 1st Edition - May 1, 2025
- Editors: R. Praveen Kumar, B. Bharathiraja
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 7 2 6 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 7 2 7 - 9
Bioenergy from Agricultural Residues provides an in-depth understanding of the latest advancements in the bioenergy field, along with the challenges and opportunities for its fu… Read more
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Request a sales quoteBioenergy from Agricultural Residues provides an in-depth understanding of the latest advancements in the bioenergy field, along with the challenges and opportunities for its future research. The book delivers solutions to specific problems through case studies and examples of successful bioenergy projects from different parts of the world, which can serve to inform and inspire policymakers, researchers, industry professionals, and students interested in advancing sustainable energy production. This timely text analyzes economic and environmental implications of bioenergy production from agricultural residues and provides insights into the development of sustainable bioenergy systems.
It serves as a quality resource for anyone interested in sustainable energy and the utilization of agricultural residues for bioenergy production, including economic and environmental aspects, which is aligned with Elsevier’s Energy with Purpose commitment to support meeting the world's energy needs while protecting the planet for future generations.
It serves as a quality resource for anyone interested in sustainable energy and the utilization of agricultural residues for bioenergy production, including economic and environmental aspects, which is aligned with Elsevier’s Energy with Purpose commitment to support meeting the world's energy needs while protecting the planet for future generations.
- Delivers a comprehensive overview of all aspects of bioenergy production from agricultural residues, different types of agricultural residues, their characterization, and conversion technologies
- Covers technical, economic, and environmental aspects of bioenergy production from agricultural residues, making it a valuable reference for professionals and researchers in the field
- Provides an in-depth understanding of the latest advancements in the field of bioenergy from agricultural residues, the challenges, and opportunities for future research
- Includes case studies that showcase successful, real-world applications of bioenergy production from agricultural residues in a range of applications, from small-scale rural uses to large-scale commercial operations
Academic and industrial researchers, and professionals (engineers, project managers, policymakers, and executives) involved in the bioenergy industry and the renewable energy sector, particularly the bioenergy production industry. This includes small and large agro-industrial companies, energy companies, and other organizations involved in the production and utilization of bioenergy from agricultural residues. The book covers is suitable for professionals in the fields of agriculture, energy, environmental science, and engineering at different levels, including entry-level employees, mid-career professionals, and executives
Section 1 Introduction to Bioenergy and Agricultural Residues
Section 2 Agricultural Residues as a Feedstock for Bioenergy Production
Section 3 Biogas Production from Agricultural Residues
Section 4 Bioethanol Production from Agricultural Residues
Section 5 Biodiesel Production from Agricultural Residues
Section 6 Pyrolysis and Gasification of Agricultural Residues
Section 7 Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainability of Bioenergy from Agricultural Residues
Section 8 Policy and Economic Considerations for Bioenergy from Agricultural Residues
Section 9 Future Prospects and Challenges for Bioenergy from Agricultural Residues
Section 2 Agricultural Residues as a Feedstock for Bioenergy Production
Section 3 Biogas Production from Agricultural Residues
Section 4 Bioethanol Production from Agricultural Residues
Section 5 Biodiesel Production from Agricultural Residues
Section 6 Pyrolysis and Gasification of Agricultural Residues
Section 7 Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainability of Bioenergy from Agricultural Residues
Section 8 Policy and Economic Considerations for Bioenergy from Agricultural Residues
Section 9 Future Prospects and Challenges for Bioenergy from Agricultural Residues
- No. of pages: 300
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: May 1, 2025
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443247262
- eBook ISBN: 9780443247279
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R. Praveen Kumar
Prof. Praveen Kumar Ramanujam is Head of the Biotechnology Department, Arunai Engineering College, Tamilnadu, India. He is also Director, Institute of Innovations, Tiruvannamalai. His area of research includes biorefineries, renewable energy from biomass and municipal waste. He has published a number of articles in peer-reviewed journals and registered for 4 patents, edited 4 books. Professor Praveen has chaired 4 International conferences and organized various national level symposiums and conferences. He is also lifetime member of several professional societies including Biotech Research Society of India (BRSI), Indian Institute of Chemical Engineering (IICHE), International Forum on Industrial Bioprocesses (IFIBiop), Biogas Forum of India (BigFin), Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), Engineers Without Borders, India (EWB-India). He is serving as Management council member in BRSI and served as Vice-President in EWB-India, Chennai chapter.
Affiliations and expertise
Head, Department of Biotechnology, Arunai Engineering College, Tamilnadu, IndiaBB
B. Bharathiraja
Prof. B.Bharathiraja is working as Head of Department for Chemical Engineering, Vel Tech High Tech Dr.RR Dr.SR Engineering College, Chennai. He has 14 years of experience in teaching and his areas of research include Biofuels from biomass, biorefineries, enzyme engineering, bioprocess engineering and municipal waste treatment. He had published more than 70 publications in peer reviewed journals, 2 books and 7 book chapters. Served as Chief Editor of International Journal of Bioprocess Technology and polymer sciences and also as editorial board member in various journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Head, Department for Chemical Engineering, Vel Tech High Tech Dr.RR Dr.SR Engineering College, Chenna, India