Crude Glycerol – A Sustainable Feedstock for the Production of Biofuels and Biochemicals
- 1st Edition - May 1, 2026
- Editors: Gobinath Rajagopalan, Kunlin Yang, Venkata Giridhar Poosarla
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 4 1 7 2 2 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 4 1 7 2 3 - 8
Crude Glycerol – A Sustainable Feedstock for the Production of Biofuels and Biochemicals delves into the transformative potential of crude glycerol (CG) as a sustainable,… Read more
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Crude Glycerol – A Sustainable Feedstock for the Production of Biofuels and Biochemicals delves into the transformative potential of crude glycerol (CG) as a sustainable, cost-effective feedstock for biofuels and biochemicals. Covering essential topics such as the microbial fermentation of CG into valuable products like biohydrogen, biogas, and biobutanol, this book serves as a critical resource for researchers, industry professionals, and educators. The book addresses various aspects of CG valorization, including its inherent impurities and purification techniques, alongside detailed discussions on the microbial production of key biochemicals such as butanediol, succinic acid, and lactic acid. Each chapter is crafted to provide insights into bioprocess engineering, genetic manipulation of microbial catalysts, and techno-economic analyses to ensure effective conversion and commercialization of biofuels and biochemicals derived from CG.
- Explores the potential of crude glycerol (CG) as a renewable feedstock for microbial fermentation, highlighting its advantages over traditional cellulosic biomass sources
- Analyzes the metabolic pathways influenced by CG, detailing how glycerol serves as a substrate that leads to the production of commercially valuable bioproducts
- Discusses advanced pretreatment strategies for CG, providing insights into how to effectively prepare this feedstock for optimal microbial utilization and bioconversion
- Evaluates the role of microbial biocatalysts in the valorization of CG, presenting cutting-edge discoveries and techniques for enhancing bioprocess efficiency and product yield
Researchers in chemical and biochemical engineering, biotechnology, applied microbiology, and environmental sciences; academicians and (under/post)graduate students in chemistry, chemical, biological, and industrial engineering
1. Crude glycerol – A major waste product from biodiesel, bioethanol, soap and other industries
2. Impurities of crude glycerol and their purification techniques
3. Bioethanol production from crude glycerol
4. Biobutanol production from crude glycerol
5. Biohydrogen production from crude glycerol
6. Biomethane production from crude glycerol
7. Microbial production of 1,3 propanediol from crude glycerol
8. Microbial production of butanediol from crude glycerol
9. Microbial production of dicarboxylic (succinic and malic) acids from crude glycerol
10. Microbial production of polyhydroxyalkanoates from crude glycerol
11. Microbial production of lactic acid from crude glycerol
12. Microbial production of tricarboxylic (citric and isocitric) acids from crude glycerol
13. Microbial production of docosahexaenoic acid from crude glycerol
14. Valorization of crude glycerol: A techno-economic analysis on bioprocess scale-up and commercialization of biofuels and biochemicals
2. Impurities of crude glycerol and their purification techniques
3. Bioethanol production from crude glycerol
4. Biobutanol production from crude glycerol
5. Biohydrogen production from crude glycerol
6. Biomethane production from crude glycerol
7. Microbial production of 1,3 propanediol from crude glycerol
8. Microbial production of butanediol from crude glycerol
9. Microbial production of dicarboxylic (succinic and malic) acids from crude glycerol
10. Microbial production of polyhydroxyalkanoates from crude glycerol
11. Microbial production of lactic acid from crude glycerol
12. Microbial production of tricarboxylic (citric and isocitric) acids from crude glycerol
13. Microbial production of docosahexaenoic acid from crude glycerol
14. Valorization of crude glycerol: A techno-economic analysis on bioprocess scale-up and commercialization of biofuels and biochemicals
- Edition: 1
- Published: May 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Gobinath Rajagopalan
Dr. Gobinath Rajagopalan is a Senior Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology at South Asian University, New Delhi, India. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Biotechnology from IIT Madras, India. His research primarily focuses on cost-effective bioprocess development, industrial enzymes, and waste valorization into value-added biofuels and biochemicals. He has published more than 60 research papers in peer-reviewed international journals, book chapters, and presented at reputed national and international conferences. He has successfully managed several research projects funded by the Singapore Research Foundation (Singapore) and the Department of Science and Technology (India). Dr. Rajagopalan has received several awards, including the Best Technology Innovation Award (Washington, DC, 2015) and Best Research Paper Awards (ICABB, Singapore, 2017; ICAFIB 2020, BSBB 2022, ICRABES 2022, India; SABC 2023, Bangladesh)
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Assistant Professor, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, South Asian University, New Delhi, IndiaKY
Kunlin Yang
Dr. Kunlin Yang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He earned his PhD degree in Environmental Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2002 and did his postdoctoral research at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. His expertise is in green environmental technology, wastewater treatment and bioenergy. In the past five years, he actively transformed research results from his group into commercial products and start-ups including GreenAct, GreenDr and GreenCOP. The latter was the finalist for the Temasek Startup Award. He has published 150 SCI papers in top journals such as Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy, and has obtained more than 10 patents. He has won several research awards including the Defense Innovation Award, A*STAR Research Award, and TechConnect Award
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, SingaporeVP
Venkata Giridhar Poosarla
Dr. Venkata Giridhar Poosarla is working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Life Sciences, GITAM School of Science at GITAM (Deemed to be University), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. He received his postdoctoral training at the Pennsylvania State University, USA. His research primarily focuses on microbial technology and bioenergy. He has published more than 30 research papers in peer-reviewed international journals (like Nature Communications) and book chapters and presented at reputed national and international conferences. He has successfully managed the Department of Energy, National Science Foundation (USA), and University Grant Commission (India) grants. He has received the Best Research Paper Awards (SusCon, 2019, ICCAM, 2023, ICEACBS, 2023, India)
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Life Sciences, GITAM School of Science, GITAM (Deemed to be University), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India