Nanomaterials

Application in Biofuels and Bioenergy Production Systems

1st Edition - May 19, 2021
Imprint: Academic Press
Editors: R. Praveen Kumar, B. Bharathiraja
Language: English
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Nanomaterials: Application in Biofuels and Bioenergy Production Systems looks at how biofuels and bioenergy can be part of the "sustainable" solution to the worlds energy problems.… Read more

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Nanomaterials: Application in Biofuels and Bioenergy Production Systems looks at how biofuels and bioenergy can be part of the "sustainable" solution to the worlds energy problems. By addressing bioenergy products compared to their fossil energy counterparts, covering research and development in biofuels applied with nanomaterials this book analyzes the future trends and how biofuels and bioenergy can contribute to its optimization.

Starting from fundamentals up to synthesis, characterization and applications of nanomaterials in biofuels and bioenergy production systems, the chapters include the procedures needed for introducing nanomaterials in these specific sectors along with the benefits derived from their applications.

Including the hazards and environmental effects of nanomaterials in bioenergy applications, sustainability issues and a techno-economic analysis of the topic, this book provides researchers in bioscience, energy & environment and bioengineering with an up to date look at the full life cycle assessment of nanomaterials in bioenergy.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Section I: Introduction to Nanomaterials
Chapter 1. Introduction to nanomaterials
Abstract
1.1 Bioenergy and biofuel
1.2 Nanotechnology
1.3 Nanocatalysts in biofuel production systems
1.4 Performance of nanoparticles in biofuel production systems
1.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2. Recent advancements and challenges of nanomaterials application in biofuel production
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Nanotechnological solution
2.3 Potential engineered nanomaterials for biofuel production
2.4 Recent developments and applications
2.5 Human health and environmental safety assessment of nanomaterials used for biofuel production
2.6 Conclusions and future perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 3. Sustainable energy production using nanomaterials and nanotechnology
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Size of matter in the nanoscopic range
3.3 Application of nanotechnology in solar cells and solar fuels
3.4 Analysis of strength related to nanosubstances
3.5 Conclusion
References
Section II: Synthesis of nanomaterials
Chapter 4. Green technologies for the biosynthesis of nanoparticles and their applications for environmental sustainability
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Green synthesis of nanoparticles
4.3 Preparation of plant extract
4.4 Mechanism of nanoparticle synthesis from plant extract and its characterization
4.5 Preparation of microbial biomass
4.6 Mechanism of microbial synthesis of nanoparticles and their characterization
4.7 Application of biosynthesized nanoparticles for environmental sustainability
4.8 Advantages and future prospects
4.9 Conclusions
References
Chapter 5. Green synthesis of nanoparticles—metals and their oxides
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Why use green synthesis of nanoparticles?
5.3 Synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles
5.4 Routes for green synthesis
5.5 General applications of nanoparticles obtained from green synthesis
5.6 Applications of nanoparticles in biofuels
5.7 Conclusion
Abbreviations
References
Chapter 6. Synthesis of nanomaterials for biofuel and bioenergy applications
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Global market size of biofuels
6.3 Brief notes on biofuel and its types
6.4 Two approaches to synthesizing nanoparticles
6.5 Current research trends and common approaches
6.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 7. Green approaches for nanoparticle synthesis: emerging trends
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Types of nanoparticles
7.3 Synthesis of nanoparticles
7.4 Nanoparticles for biofuels and bioenergy
7.5 Advantages of biologically synthesized nanoparticles
7.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8. Green synthesis of nanoparticles and their applications in the area of bioenergy and biofuel production
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Nanomaterials for biofuel and bioenergy production
8.3 Biogenic synthesis of nanoparticles
8.4 Metallic oxide nanoparticles
8.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 9. Gold nanoparticles: Synthesis and applications in biofuel production
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Synthesis of gold nanoparticles
9.3 Nanotechnology in biofuel production
9.4 Conclusion
9.5 Future perspective
References
Chapter 10. Green synthesis of metal oxide nanomaterials for biofuel production
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Synthesis of metal oxide nanomaterials
10.3 Green synthesis of metal oxide nanomaterials
10.4 Mechanism of green synthesis of metal oxide nanomaterials
10.5 Characterization of metal oxide nanomaterials
10.6 ZnO-based catalysts for biofuel production
10.7 Future prospects
10.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 11. Green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles: a review
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Characteristics of nanoparticles
11.3 Synthesis of nanoparticles
11.4 Formation of nanoparticles
11.5 Nanoparticle applications
11.6 Production of bioethanol and biodiesel using nanotechnology
11.7 Conclusion
11.8 Future perspectives
References
Chapter 12. Green synthesis of nanoparticles from microbes and their prospective applications
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Green sources of nanoparticles
12.3 Microbial synthesis of nanoparticles
12.4 Microbial metabolites for synthesizing nanoparticles
12.5 Enzyme-mediated synthesis of nanoparticles
12.6 Pigment-mediated synthesis of nanoparticles
12.7 Mechanism of microbe-mediated nanoparticle synthesis
12.8 Restrictions of biological techniques in nanoparticle synthesis
12.9 Applications of nanoparticles in biofuel production
12.10 Further applications of microbial nanoparticles
12.11 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Section III: Characterization of nanomaterials
Chapter 13. Several assorted characterization methods of nanoparticles
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Characterization of nanomaterials
13.3 Conclusion
Chapter 14. Physicochemical characterization of nanomaterials for production of biofuel and bioenergy
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Nanoparticles
14.3 Classification of nanoparticles based on their dimensions
14.4 Characterization techniques
14.5 Conclusion
References
Section IV: Applications of nanomaterials in biofuel and bioenergy
Chapter 15. Application of nanoengineered materials for bioenergy production
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Types of biofuels
15.3 Advantages of nanoengineered materials in bioenergy production
15.4 Application of nanoengineered materials for bioenergy production
15.5 Conclusions and future perspectives
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 16. Application of nanotechnology in the production of bioenergy from algal biomass: opportunities and challenges
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Global scenario of conventional energy resources
16.3 Necessity of bioenergy production
16.4 Production of bioenergy from microalgal biomass
16.5 Nanotechnology and its application in the bioenergy production process
16.6 Role of nanotechnology in augmenting bioenergy production
16.7 Opportunities
16.8 Challenges
16.9 Summary
References
Chapter 17. Comprehensive review of the prospectives and development for the production of bioalcohols using nanoparticles
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Role of nanoparticles in bioalcohol production
17.3 Potential effects of nanoparticles in bioethanol production
17.4 Role of novel sources on nanoparticle-assisted bioalcohol production
17.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 18. Current trend in the application of nanomaterials in biofuel and bioenergy
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Utilization of biofuel on a global scale
18.3 Nanotechnology in biofuel production
18.4 Nanostructures used in biodiesel production
18.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 19. Application of nanotechnology for the sustainable development of algal biofuel industries
Abstract
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Global view of biofuel
19.3 Nanotechnology solutions
19.4 Nanotechnology in biofuel productions
19.5 Crude glycerol production
19.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 20. Nanocatalyst-mediated biodiesel production from microalgae: sustainable renewable energy feedstock
Abstract
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Microalgae: renewable energy feedstock
20.3 Nanoengineering approaches for the cultivation of biomass
20.4 Nanoengineering approaches for the harvesting of biomass
20.5 Nanoengineering approaches for microalgae biomass conversion to biodiesels
20.6 Advantages
20.7 Limitations
20.8 Economic and environmental challenges
20.9 Conclusion
References
Chapter 21. A novel approach to biodiesel production and its function attribute improvement: nano-immobilized biocatalysts, nanoadditives, and risk management
Abstract
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Nano-immobilization of lipase
21.3 Biodiesel manufacturing using nano-immobilized lipase
21.4 Influence of nanoadditives on biodiesel attributes in diesel engines
21.5 Improvisation characteristics of biofuel using potential nanoadditives
21.6 Stability attributes of biodiesel emulsions blended with nanoadditives
21.7 Working attributes of diesel engine using nanoadditive-blended biodiesel fuels
21.8 Risk management on the use of nanotechnologies in biofuels
21.9 Risk assessment and management of the use of nanomaterials in biofuels
21.10 Conclusion
References
Chapter 22. Application of nanotechnology toward improved production of sustainable bioenergy
Abstract
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Biomass for biofuel production
22.3 Production and consumption of bioenergy and biofuel: a global perspective
22.4 Nanotechnological solutions
22.5 Safety issues related to nanotechnology
22.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 23. Nanomaterials obtained from renewable resources and their application as catalysts in biodiesel synthesis
Abstract
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Nanomaterial synthesis methods
23.3 Characterizing nanocatalysts
23.4 Nanocatalyst in biodiesel synthesis: optimization process
24.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 24. Nanotechnology’s contribution to next-generation bioenergy production
Abstract
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Liquid biofuels
24.3 Biofuels market at a global level
24.4 Introduction to nanotechnology
24.5 Nanotechnology for a sustainable environment
24.6 Nanomaterials and technology for water treatment
24.7 Nanotechnology for clean energy production
24.8 Nanotechnology for greenhouse gases management
24.9 Public anxiety over nanotechnology
25.10 Conclusion and future perspectives
References
Chapter 25. A nano-based biofuel: remedy to boost a sustainable and greener environment
Abstract
25.1 Introduction
25.2 Nanotechnology in the conversion of biomass
25.3 Sustainability of biofuel industries
25.4 Eco-friendly green environment
25.5 Nanotechnology in bioethanol/biobutanol production
25.6 Nanotechnology in bioenergy production
25.7 Nanotechnology in biogas production
25.8 Impact of various factors that affect nanoparticles in biofuel production processes
25.9 Current technologies and their impacts
25.10 Future prospects
26.11 Conclusion
References
Chapter 26. Advances in nanotechnology for biofuel production
Abstract
26.1 Introduction
26.2 Processes of biofuel production
26.3 Applications of nanocatalysts in biofuel production and their significance
26.4 Types of nanocatalysts
26.5 Methods of preparation of nanocatalysts
26.6 Future prospects of nanotechnology in biofuel production
26.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 27. Nanotechnology as an omnipotent optimizer/enhancer in biofuel production, processing, and combustion
Abstract
27.1 Introduction
27.2 Types of nanocomposites used in biofuel production
27.3 Conclusion
References
Chapter 28. Application of nanomaterials in the production of biofuels and bioenergy: challenges and opportunities
Abstract
28.1 Introduction
28.2 Biofuel
28.3 Bioenergy
28.4 Applications of nanomaterials in biofuel and bioenergy
28.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 29. Applications of nanomaterials in biofuel and bioenergy
Abstract
29.1 Introduction
29.2 Nanocatalysts
29.3 Nanomaterials
29.4 Parameters affecting the effectiveness of nanoparticles in biofuel production
29.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 30. Enzymes as nanoadditives: a promising alternative for biofuel production
Abstract
30.1 Introduction
30.2 History of oil refining and transition to alternative energy resources
30.3 The global view of biofuel
30.4 Nanotechnology in the bioenergy industry
30.5 Enzymes as nanocatalysts
30.6 Enzyme-based biomass hydrolysis for biofuel production
30.7 Nanocatalysts in liquid additives
30.8 Environmental and health concerns
30.9 Conclusion
References
Chapter 31. Nanopowdered biochar materials as a selective coating in solar flat plate collectors
Abstract
31.1 Introduction
31.2 Literature review
31.3 Experimental process
31.4 Results and discussions
31.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 32. Fabrication of microbial fuel cells with nanoelectrodes for enhanced bioenergy production
Abstract
32.1 Introduction
32.2 Microbial fuel cells
32.3 Microbes used in microbial fuel cells
32.4 Electron transfer in microbial fuel cells
32.5 Factors affecting microbial fuel cells
32.6 Nanoelectrodes in microbial fuel cells
32.7 Microbial fuel cell modifications for enhanced bioenergy
32.8 Conclusion
References
Section V: Analysis of Nanomaterials
Chapter 33. Instrumental methods in surface property analysis of magnetic nanoparticles
Abstract
33.1 Introduction
33.2 Importance of surface properties
33.3 Analysis of crystallite structure
33.4 Analysis of surface morphology
33.5 Analysis of elemental composition
33.6 Analysis of magnetic property
33.7 Analysis of surface porosity
33.8 Conclusions
References
Section VI: Hazards and environmental effects of nanomaterials in bioenergy applications
Chapter 34. Environmental and health effects of nanomaterials
Abstract
34.1 Introduction
34.2 Types of nanomaterials
34.3 Properties of nanomaterials
34.4 Nanomaterials in the environment
34.5 Environmental impacts of nanomaterials
34.6 Toxic effects of nanomaterials
34.7 Future perspectives
References
Chapter 35. Recent advances in nanotechnology-based cell toxicity evaluation approaches relevant to biofuels and bioenergy applications
Abstract
35.1 Introduction
35.2 Essentials of nanoparticle toxicity assays: flow cytometry, cell lines, and microscopy
35.3 In vitro toxicity and parameters
35.4 In vitro nanotechnology toxicity assay
35.5 Proliferation assays
35.6 Oxidative stress assay
35.7 Autophagy assay
35.8 Apoptosis tests relevant to nucleic acid staining
35.9 Assays based on membrane integrity and asymmetry
35.10 Apoptosis assays using mitochondrial stains
35.11 Apoptosis assays based on protease activity
35.12 In vivo methods
35.13 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 36. Hazards and environmental effects of nanomaterials in bioenergy applications
Abstract
36.1 Introduction
36.2 Background and benefits of the application of nanotechnologies in biofuel production
36.3 Different types of threats generated by the use of nanomaterials in biofuel production
36.4 Entry points of nanoparticles present in biofuel into the human body
36.5 Threats generated by the use of nanomaterials in biofuels
36.6 Safe handling measures during the use of nanoparticles
36.7 Conclusions
References
Chapter 37. Nanoparticles in remediation: strategies and new challenges
Abstract
37.1 Introduction
37.2 Nanoparticle biosynthesis
37.3 Diversity of nanoparticles in bioremediation applications
37.4 Mechanism of remediation
37.5 New innovative nanoengineering for bioremediation applications
37.6 New challenges in nanoparticle-mediated remediation
37.7 Nanoparticle-mediated remediation and bioenergy production
37.8 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Section VII: Sustainability issues, techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment of nanomaterials
Chapter 38. Sustainability assessment of nanomaterials for the production of biofuels: Integrated methodological framework
Abstract
38.1 Introduction
38.2 Global view of biofuels and bioenergy and the application of nanotechnology
38.3 Methods of assessment
38.4 Challenges, progress, and opportunities: sustainability perspective
38.5 Conclusions and perspectives
References
Section VIII: Future prospects, opportunities and challenges in application of nanomaterials in biofuel production systems
Chapter 39. Future prospects, opportunities, and challenges in the application of nanomaterials in biofuel production systems
Abstract
39.1 Introduction
39.2 Strategic role of nanotechnology in the biofuel production system
39.3 Design of nanocatalysts for biofuel production
39.4 Challenges associated with utilizing nanoparticles for the synthesis of biofuel
39.5 Analysis of opportunities and the impact of utilizing nanoparticles in the generation of biofuel
39.6 Future aspects and outlook
39.7 Conclusion
References
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