Biofuels and Bioenergy
Biorefinery and Circular Bioeconomy Approaches
- 1st Edition - November 27, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editors: Baskar Gurunathan, G Venkatesh
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 9 2 5 4 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 9 2 5 5 - 2
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Request a sales quoteBiofuels and Bioenergy: Biorefinery and Circular Bioeconomy Approaches covers the latest developments in biorefinery approaches for the production of biofuels like bioethanol, biobutanol, and biooil from lignocellulosic biomass, catalytic conversion of biooil into biofuels, biodiesel from non-edible vegetable oils, and biodiesel from microbial and macroalgal lipids. The book also covers biorefinery approaches for a circular bioeconomy and technoeconomic analysis of biofuels production. This book provides comprehensive information on biorefinery approaches for biofuels production for academicians, researchers, scientist and practicing engineers.
This valuable reference also includes recent advancements in the utilization of biomass for bioenergy production and discusses the role of artificial intelligence to improvise process modelling and development.
This valuable reference also includes recent advancements in the utilization of biomass for bioenergy production and discusses the role of artificial intelligence to improvise process modelling and development.
- Delivers a reference book for biofuels production
- Features technological advancements in converting waste to energy
- Covers industrial processes and problems
- Explains biorefinery approaches and circular bioeconomy for biofuels and bioenergy production
- Addresses the role of artificial intelligence in process development for biofuels and bioenergy
Academics, researchers, scientists working in Bioenergy, Biorefinery and Biofuels production
- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Biofuels and bioenergy production in a circular bioeconomy—a brief overview
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Discussion
- 1.3 Synthesis
- References
- Chapter 2. Circular bioeconomy: the role of science and technology in biofuels and bioenergy production
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Bioeconomy as a strategic element for sustainable development
- 2.3 Advances and challenges in bioenergy and biofuels production
- 2.4 Methodology
- 2.5 Discussion and conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- References
- Chapter 3. Agricultural residues as a viable source of sustainable biofuel
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Bioenergy potential
- 3.3 Application of bioenergy and biofuel
- 3.4 Technologies to convert crop residues to biofuels
- 3.5 Advantages and disadvantages of crop residue as feedstock for biofuel
- 3.6 Scope and techno-economic analysis of bioenergy in the agriculture field
- 3.7 Global biofuel and bioenergy scenarios
- 3.8 Future prospects
- 3.9 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- Conflict of interest
- References
- Chapter 4. Utilization of agricultural residues in biofuels and bioenergy production through biorefinery routes
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Agroecosystems
- 4.3 Use of agricultural wastes
- 4.4 Agricultural waste management
- 4.5 Use of agricultural waste in the production of biofuels
- 4.6 Biochemical conversion process
- 4.7 Thermochemical conversion processes
- 4.8 Future prospects
- 4.9 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5. Technological advancements in biofuel, bioproducts, and bioenergy production from fast pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Biomass pyrolysis
- 5.3 Properties of pyrolysis products
- 5.4 Advances in bio-oil upgrading techniques
- 5.5 Advancements in the utilization of bio-oil
- 5.6 Advancements in the utilization of biochar
- 5.7 Advancements in the utilization of pyrolysis syngas
- 5.8 Prospects and challenges
- 5.9 Conclusions
- AI disclosure
- References
- Chapter 6. Harnessing cooking oil residue for volatile fatty acids production and its transformative role in sustainable bioenergy platforms
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Sources
- 6.3 Hazardous impact of waste cooking oil on the ecosystem
- 6.4 Types of VFA and its production process
- 6.5 Biodiesel production from VFA
- 6.6 Performance characteristics of biodiesel produced from VFA
- 6.7 Challenges and future aspects of biodiesel produced from VFA
- 6.8 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 7. Conversion of food waste to valuable biofuels: modern tendency, process enhancement, and scientific challenges
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Feedstocks for bioenergy production
- 7.3 Classification of biofuels and its benefits from food waste
- 7.4 Pretreatment of wasted food feed stock
- 7.5 Biofuels: food waste valorization
- 7.6 Liquid biofuels production processes from food waste
- 7.7 Gaseous biofuels from food waste
- 7.8 Solid fuels (biochar) from food waste
- 7.9 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8. Volarization of agro farm yard waste into bioenergy: present state and future directions
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Agro farm yard waste
- 8.3 Bioenergy production technologies
- 8.4 Challenges and future prospects
- 8.5 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 9. Integrated biorefinery approach to lignocellulosic and algal biomass fermentation processes
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Lignocellulosic biomass for biorefinery applications
- 9.3 Algal biomass for biorefinery applications
- 9.4 Processes for bioethanol production
- 9.5 Integrated biorefinery applications to lignocellulosic biomass
- 9.6 Integrated biorefinery applications to algal biomass
- 9.7 Additional prospects for biorefinery applications
- 9.8 Sustainability and circular economy perspectives of cellulosic and algal biorefineries
- 9.9 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 10. Algal biorefinery: an approach towards effective and profitable utilization of freshwater microalgae
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Microalgae-derived biofuels
- 10.3 Product portfolio
- 10.4 Advantages and disadvantages of microalgae utilization
- 10.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 11. Towards a greener future: biorefinery approaches for sustainable algae-based products
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Role of marine macro/microalgae in biorefineries
- 11.3 Taxonomy and composition
- 11.4 Cultivation strategy
- 11.5 Biorefinery process
- 11.6 Feasibility and sustainability
- 11.7 Challenges and future directions
- 11.8 Case studies and prospects
- 11.9 Conclusion and discussion
- References
- Chapter 12. Modeling, energy analysis, and greenhouse gas-footprint analysis of a proposed industrial symbiotic system including algal cultivation, a combined heat and power plant and a wastewater treatment plant
- Abstract
- 12.1 Part I: Modeling
- 12.2 Part II: application and analysis
- 12.3 Conclusions and recommendations
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 13. Algal chemical genetics approaches for sustainable energy production in microalgae
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Identification of key targets in triacylglycerol pathway in algae
- 13.3 Regulation of triacylglycerol pathway by small molecules
- 13.4 Case studies on microalgal triacylglycerol pathway target and small molecules
- 13.5 Challenges and Future Prospects
- 13.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 14. Multiproduct recovery from marine macroalgal biomass through incorporation of biorefinery techniques
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Marine macroalgae: a resource for biorefinery
- 14.3 Processing of macroalgal biomass
- 14.4 Multiproduct recovery through biorefinery techniques
- 14.5 Sustainable development goals related to multiproduct recovery from macroalgal biomass
- 14.6 Economic analysis of multiproduct recovery from macroalgal biomass
- 14.7 Challenges and future perspectives
- 14.8 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 15. Biomass-fueled microbial electrochemical systems: a renewable energy solution
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Overview of biomass as a renewable energy source
- 15.3 Overview of microbial electrochemical system
- 15.4 Biomass pretreatment techniques for microbial electrochemical systems
- 15.5 Improvement of microbial electrochemical system performance
- 15.6 Advantages and limitations of microbial electrochemical system as a renewable energy source
- 15.7 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 16. Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment of biorefineries
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Techno-economic assessment of biorefinery
- 16.3 Life cycle assessment
- 16.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 17. Artificial intelligence in circular economy—the next step for sustainable revolution
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Circular economy and sustainability
- 17.3 Need for circular economy
- 17.4 Circular design strategy
- 17.5 Circular economy product design
- 17.6 Digital technologies in circular economy
- 17.7 Artificial intelligence and industry
- 17.8 Artificial intelligence and circular economy
- 17.9 Impact of AI on circular economy and sustainability in biofuels and bioenergy production
- 17.10 Limitations of artificial intelligence and circular economy
- 17.11 The future of sustainability: artificial intelligence enabled circular economy
- 17.12 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 27, 2024
- No. of pages (Paperback): 476
- No. of pages (eBook): 450
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443292545
- eBook ISBN: 9780443292552
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Baskar Gurunathan
Dr Baskar Gurunathan is Professor of Biotechnology in St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai, India. He has published more than 150 research and review articles in National and International Journals, 15 book chapters, and 3 books. He has delivered invited lectures and chaired technical sessions in national and international conferences. His current research areas are biofuels and bioenergy, nanocatalysis, therapeutic proteins, industrial enzymes and nanomedicine. He is the editorial board member of several journals, recipient of Outstanding Reviewer Awards from various Elsevier Journals. He has received Outstanding Researcher in Renewable Energy Award from the Indian Society for Technical Education, New Delhi in 2016 and Young Scientist Award 2015 from the International Bioprocessing Association, France in 2017. Recently he received the ‘Prof S B Chincholkar Memorial Award 2019’ of the Biotech Research Society, India for his outstanding work in the area of Biofuels and Food Biotechnology.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Biotechnology, St. Joseph's College of Engineering, Chennai, IndiaGV
G Venkatesh
Dr. Govindarajan Venkatesh is an Associate Professor at the Karlstad University in Sweden. He holds two master’s degrees – Mechanical Engineering (India) and Industrial Ecology (Norway). He has a rich publishing background (both peer-reviewed scientific journals. His teaching and researching include sustainable development, life-cycle analysis (environmental and social), circular bioeconomy, and thermodynamics.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Karlstad University, SwedenRead Biofuels and Bioenergy on ScienceDirect