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Enzymatic Treatment of Biomass for Energy: Thermochemical Methods

  • 1st Edition - January 1, 2027
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Dan Bahadur Pal, Ashish Kapoor, Ashutosh Kumar Rai
  • Language: English

Enzymatic Treatment of Biomass for Energy: Thermochemical Methods provides a comprehensive analysis of how enzymatic pretreatment can optimize thermochemical biomass conver… Read more

Description

Enzymatic Treatment of Biomass for Energy: Thermochemical Methods provides a comprehensive analysis of how enzymatic pretreatment can optimize thermochemical biomass conversion processes such as pyrolysis, gasification, and torrefaction. This reference addresses the challenges of biomass recalcitrance by exploring enzyme functions that enhance thermal degradation efficiency and bioenergy yield, supporting sustainable energy goals. The book covers fundamentals of biomass composition, enzymatic and combined pretreatment strategies, and detailed enzyme-assisted thermochemical pathways. It further discusses practical considerations for industrial deployment, including scalability, techno-economic analysis, and circular economy perspectives. Optimization methods such as response surface methodology are also elaborated to guide process improvements. This volume is a valuable resource for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers seeking to integrate enzymatic technologies into thermochemical bioenergy systems. It equips readers with scientific insights and practical knowledge to advance clean, efficient, and sustainable biomass energy production.

Key features

  • Explores enzymatic pretreatment to enhance thermochemical biomass conversion efficiency
  • Analyzes integration of enzymatic, physical, and chemical pretreatments for biomass deconstruction
  • Covers enzyme-assisted pyrolysis, gasification, torrefaction, and biochar production pathways
  • Discusses industrial scalability, techno-economic feasibility, and circular economy integration
  • Presents optimization techniques including response surface methodology for process enhancement

Readership

Academics and researchers in the area of biomass conversion, and environmental science

Table of contents

Section I: Biomass Feedstock and Enzymatic Pretreatment

1. Overview of Biomass Resources for Thermochemical Energy Applications

2. Composition and Recalcitrance of Lignocellulosic Biomass

3. Enzymatic Pretreatment Strategies for Enhanced Thermal Conversion of Biomass

4. Physical and Chemical Pretreatment of Biomass Coupled with Enzymatic Approaches

5. Role of Cellulases, Hemicelluloses, and Lignin-Modifying Enzymes in Pretreatment

Section II: Enzyme-Assisted Thermochemical Conversion Pathways

6. Strategies for Improving Yield and Quality in Pyrolysis of Biomass

7. Role of Enzymes in Biomass Gasification Preprocessing

8. Enhancing Torrefaction Efficiency via Enzymatic Conditioning of Biomass

9. Enzymatic Preconditioning for Biochar Production and Soil Amendment

10. Influence of Enzymatic Hydrolysis on Thermochemical Reaction Kinetics

Section III: Industrial Integration, Techno-economics, and Sustainability

11. Scaling Aspects of Enzyme-Assisted Thermochemical Systems

12. Techno-Economic Analysis of Enzymatic Thermochemical Biomass Conversion

13. Circular Economy Perspectives of Thermochemical Liquefaction of Biomass

14. Response Surface Methodology for Optimization of Thermochemical Pretreatment Methods

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 1, 2027
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Dan Bahadur Pal

Dr. Pal is currently working as an Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur-208002, Uttar Pradesh India. He has received his M. Tech in 2011 and Ph.D. in 2017, in the field of Chemical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Before that, he has completed his B. Tech in Chemical Engineering from UPTU, Lucknow in 2006. Dr Pal completed doctorate degree in the field of nanotechnology and catalysis. These nanofibers have very promising potential to provide benefits to nanotechnologies, energy, environment, catalysts, sensors etc. While pursuing research he published 81 articles in the international referred journals, six books, and thirty book chapters. Dr. Pal’s research interest is nano-technology, catalysis, energy and environment and waste management with a special focus in developing process and materials by using waste as raw materials. He also prefers to work on bio-waste processing and value addition.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh India

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Ashish Kapoor

Dr. Kapoor is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur-208002, Uttar Pradesh, India. He earned his B. Tech and M. Tech (dual degree program) in Chemical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Tamil Nadu, India, in 2004. He received his PhD from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), Illinois, USA, in 2011. Before assuming his current position, Dr. Kapoor worked as a Product Engineer at Lam Research Corporation, California, USA, and as a faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India. With over 12 years of experience in industry and academia, he has authored more than 75 peer-reviewed international publications. His research interests include microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip technologies, environmental remediation, biomass valorization, and modeling and simulation.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering at Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Ashutosh Kumar Rai

Dr. Rai has been working as an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia since 2017. He is involved in teaching, research, laboratory, and administrative work. Dr. Rai completed his Ph.D. (2012) in Applied Biochemistry from the School of Biotechnology, Banaras Hindu University, India (specialization area: microbial biotechnology and molecular biology. He has a Master of Science degree in Applied Biochemistry from the Department of Biochemistry, VBS Purvanchal University, India. During his Ph.D. he worked on cyanotoxins (microcystins) and plant growth-promoting bacteria. After completing his Ph.D., he worked on a project related to enhanced biofuel production in algae using genetic engineering techniques at ICGEB, New Delhi. Furthermore, he has worked on a metaproteomic-based project at NBAIM-ICAR. Dr Rai worked at the School of Biotechnology, JNU New Delhi as SERB-DST Young Scientist and Principal Investigator in a young scientist scheme project and worked on a host-pathogen interactions-based study. Altogether, Dr. Rai has 17 years of experience (teaching and/ or research) including 11 years after Ph.D. Dr. Rai is an expert in a wide range of laboratory/ research techniques and published numerous peer-reviewed articles (n >50) in leading journals/books. His current Area of research interests are Microbial Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Proteomics, Biomass and Biofuels, and Environmental Microbiology. Additionally, Dr. Rai is actively involved in editorial roles and peer reviewer/ journal referee for several international journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Division of Crop Improvement, ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Jakhini (Shahanshapur), Varanasi, India