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Biomass to Bioenergy

Modern Technological Strategies for Biorefineries

1st Edition - September 8, 2023

Editors: Sonil Nanda, Ajay K. Dalai

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9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 3 7 7 - 8

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Biomass to Bioenergy: Modern Technological Strategies for Biorefineries provides an in-depth review of the latest innovations and developments in biomass conversion technologies for energy and biochemical products. The book presents the fundamental principles, recent developments, challenges and solutions, innovative state-of-the-art technologies and future perspectives on biorefining technologies of waste biomass resources to biofuel production.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
About the editors
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1. Introduction to sustainability science in addressing energy security and achieving sustainable development goals
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Sustainability science
1.3 Sustainable development goals
1.4 Global energy security
1.5 Challenges and opportunities for biofuels
1.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 2. Insights on biomass pretreatment and bioconversion to bioethanol and biobutanol
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Biomass pretreatment process
2.3 Physical pretreatment
2.4 Physicochemical pretreatment
2.5 Chemical pretreatment
2.6 Biological pretreatment
2.7 Conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into bioethanol and biobutanol
2.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3. Progress in anaerobic digestion of organic wastes to biomethane
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Utilization of organic wastes in anaerobic digestion
3.3 Anaerobic digestion
3.4 Biogas digesters
3.5 Pretreatment methods for methane enhancement from anaerobic digestion
3.6 Performance of anaerobic digestion for organic waste
3.7 Parameters affecting anaerobic digestion
3.8 Current trends and challenges in anaerobic digestion
3.9 Conclusions
References
Chapter 4. Catalytic and non-catalytic transesterification of non-edible oils to biodiesel
Abstract
4.1 Introduction: energy demand and the need for biofuels
4.2 Biodiesel
4.3 Feedstocks for biodiesel production
4.4 Transesterification
4.5 Catalytic transesterification
4.6 Non-catalytic transesterification
4.7 Conclusions and prospectives
References
Chapter 5. Advances in pyrolysis and copyrolysis technologies for biomass conversion to solid and liquid biofuels
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Pyrolysis
5.3 Effects of pyrolysis parameters
5.4 Recent advancements in pyrolysis technology
5.5 Reaction pathways for pyrolysis and copyrolysis
5.6 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 6. Hydrothermal liquefaction of biomass to produce bio-crude oil and hydrochar
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Hydrothermal liquefaction
6.3 Hydrothermal liquefaction of biomass for bio-crude oil production
6.4 Hydrothermal liquefaction of biomass for hydrochar production
6.5 Conclusions and perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 7. Catalytic upgrading of bio-oil and bio-crude oil to synthetic transportation fuels
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Bio-oil as a biomass-derived synthetic fuel
7.3 Techniques of bio-oil upgradation
7.4 Catalytic upgradation during pyrolysis
7.5 Upgradation of pyrolysis-derived bio-oil
7.6 Implications of biomass-based synthetic fuels on the environment
7.7 Conclusions
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 8. Valorization of waste biomass for hydrogen-enriched gas production
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Different technologies for hydrogen production from biomass
8.3 Hydrogen concentration and yield from gasification of biomass
8.4 Sorbent-enhanced gasification for hydrogen-enriched gas production
8.5 Eggshell for CO2 capture in biomass gasification
8.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 9. Biomass gasification for hydrogen production: a pathway to cleaner energy transition
Abstract
Abbreviations
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Gasification of biomass
9.3 Different types of gasifiers
9.4 Fast pyrolysis
9.5 Supercritical water gasification
9.6 Catalytic gasification
9.7 Synthetic catalysts used in gasification
9.8 Natural catalysts used in gasification
9.9 Conclusions
References
Chapter 10. Conversion of syngas to olefins and green hydrocarbons through Fischer–Tropsch catalysis
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Syngas production technologies
10.3 Activation and catalytic conversion of syngas to hydrocarbons
10.4 Large-scale production of light olefins via Fischer–Tropsch synthesis
10.5 Catalysts for light olefin production via Fischer–Tropsch synthesis
10.6 Deactivation of catalysts in Fischer–Tropsch synthesis
10.7 Lifecycle analysis of Fischer–Tropsch synthesis for olefins production
10.8 Techno-economic feasibility of Fischer–Tropsch to olefins
10.9 Current mechanism of Fischer–Tropsch synthesis reaction
10.10 Fischer–Tropsch synthesis from density functional theory calculations
10.11 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Index

Sonil Nanda

Dr. Sonil Nanda is a Research Associate in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He received his Ph.D. degree in Biology from York University, Canada; M.Sc. degree in Applied Microbiology from Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT University), India; and B.Sc. degree in Microbiology from Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, India. Dr. Nanda’s research areas are related to the production of advanced biofuels and biochemicals through thermochemical and biochemical conversion technologies such as gasification, pyrolysis, carbonization and fermentation. He has gained expertise in hydrothermal gasification of a wide variety of organic wastes and biomass including agricultural and forestry residues, industrial effluents, municipal solid wastes, cattle manure, sewage sludge and food wastes to produce hydrogen fuel. His parallel interests are also in the generation of hydrothermal flames for the treatment of hazardous wastes, agronomic applications of biochar, phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated soils, as well as carbon capture and sequestration. Dr. Nanda has published over 80 peer-reviewed journal articles, 30 book chapters and has presented at many international conferences. Dr. Nanda serves as a Fellow Member of the Society for Applied Biotechnology in India, as well as a Life Member of the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers; Association of Microbiologists of India; Indian Science Congress Association; and the Biotech Research Society of India. He is also an active member of several chemical engineering societies across North America such as the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Chemical Institute of Canada, and the Combustion Institute-Canadian Section. Dr. Nanda is an Assistant Subject Editor for the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (Elsevier). He has also edited several Special Issues in renowned journals such as the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (Elsevier), Chemical Engineering Science (Elsevier) Waste and Biomass Valorization (Springer), Topics in Catalysis (Springer), SN Applied Sciences (Springer), Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (Springer), and Chemical Engineering & Technology (Wiley).

Affiliations and expertise

Research Associate, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Ajay K. Dalai

Professor Dalai has authored/co-authored over 550 research papers in international journals, book chapters and conference proceedings, has written over 180 research reports for funding agencies, and has presented over 500 papers at national and international conferences in addition to over 135 invited seminars at conferences and institutions. Dr. Dalai is one of the top funded Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) researchers in Canada and regularly receives funding from a variety of government and industry partners, such as Western Economic Diversification, Saskatchewan Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Syncrude Canada Ltd., SaskCanola, Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission (SMDC), Sask Power, Natural Resources Canada, Saskatchewan Research Council, Imperial Oil, Petro Canada, Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), BioFuel Net, Agricultural Biomass Innovation Network, and Western Economic. His scholarly contributions have received well over 20000 citations with an h index of 70.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor and Canada Research Chair in Bioenergy and Environmentally Friendly Chemical Processing; Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, SK Canada