Nanotechnology for Advanced Biofuels
Fundamentals and Applications
- 1st Edition - March 16, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier Science
- Editors: Ashok Kumar Nadda, Swati Sharma, Muhammad Bilal, Ram K. Gupta, Tuan Anh Nguyen
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 7 5 9 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 8 6 4 1 - 0
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Request a sales quoteNanotechnology for Advanced Biofuels: Fundamentals and Applications highlights emerging techniques for the formulation of fuels using nanotechnology and bio-based concepts. The addition of high-energy nanoparticles and biologically derived molecules in liquid fuel can increase the potential of energy-rich compounds. Key challenges in the production of nanotechnology-based fuels and their combustion or ignition during the operation are covered, along with the emission of oxidized particles and by-products of incomplete combustion and nano-fuels as an emerging field.
The bio-based energy-rich fuels are largely diffused in conventionally used fuels. The addition of biofuels and nano-additives to pre-existing fuels can offer opportunities for developing modified fuels in domestic industries with the maximum usage of renewable biomass. This is an important reference source for materials scientists, energy scientists and chemical engineers who want to understand more about how nanotechnology can help create more efficient biofuels.
- Shows how nano-additives can significantly improve the properties and efficiency of biofuels
- Provides information to help readers better understand the basic and advanced applications of nano-additive-based biofuels
- Assesses the challenges of manufacturing nanotechnology-enhanced biofuels on an industrial scale
Materials Scientists, Energy Engineers, Chemical Engineers
- Cover Image
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Contributors
- Chapter 1 Cerium- and aluminum-based nanomaterials as additive in nanofuels
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Classification of nanomaterials
- 1.3 Metal nanomaterials
- 1.4 Metal oxides nanomaterials
- 1.5 Aluminum-based nanomaterials
- 1.6 Cerium-based nanomaterials
- 1.7 Fuel additives
- 1.8 Nanofuels
- 1.9 Nanomaterials as fuel additives
- 1.10 Aluminum-based nanomaterials as fuel additives
- 1.11 Cerium and its oxides nanomaterials as fuel additives
- 1.12 Some useful terms
- 1.13 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2 From sewage sludge to sustainable transportation fuels: Quo vadis?
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Overview of organic solid wastes
- 2.3 Recent trends in liquid biofuels production from SS
- 2.4 Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment
- 2.5 Conclusions and perspectives
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 3 Nanomaterials bound biocatalysts for fuel synthesis
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Nanobiocatalysts
- 3.3 Enzyme immobilization techniques
- 3.4 Design and synthesis of nanostructured biocatalysts by novel methodologies
- 3.5 Advancements in nanocarriers for nanobiocatalysts
- 3.6 Performance of nanobiocatalysts
- 3.7 Applications of nanobiocatalysts in biofuel production
- References
- Chapter 4 Renewable biofuels additives blending chemicals
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Biorefinery value chain for chemical fuel energy
- 4.3 Overview of biofuel additive and blended fuel characteristics performance
- 4.4 Catalytic production processes of emerging biofuel additives
- 4.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 5 Biomass-derived additives as blends in fuels
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Different types of biomass for fuel production
- 5.3 Processing of biomass
- 5.4 Different fuel additives from biomass
- 5.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6 2D nanomaterials as lubricant additives
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Properties of 2D materials
- 6.3 Theoretical model of physical mechanisms for novel friction and wear behavior of 2D materials
- 6.4 Experimental explorations of interlayer friction
- 6.5 2D nanomaterials as lubricant additives
- 6.6 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 7 Economic benefits of nanotechnology in the renewable energy
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Some stylized facts
- 7.3 Estimated benefit of nanotechnology
- 7.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8 Ultrasonic dispersion of algae oil blends on diesel engine
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Nanotechnology applications in algal biofuel production
- 8.3 Preparation of algae oil blends
- 8.4 Experimental design for algae crude oil testing
- 8.5 Fuel properties
- 8.6 Performance analysis
- 8.7 Emissions analysis
- 8.8 Combustion analysis
- 8.9 Vibration analysis of engine block and foundation
- 8.10 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 9 Nanocatalyst and nanomaterials bound biocatalyst for fuel synthesis
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Nanomaterials and their types
- 9.3 Nanomaterials for fuel synthesis
- 9.4 Oil to FAME conversion
- 9.5 Nanomaterial-based biodiesel from algae
- 9.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10 CNTs based nano-fuels: Performance, combustion and emission characteristics
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 CNTs-dispersed tamarind biodiesel
- 10.3 Experimental design for characterization of diesel engine
- 10.4 Performance and properties of CNTs-based nano-fuels
- 10.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 11 Application of nanomaterials for biofuel production from lignocellulosic biomass
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Structural components of lignocellulosic biomass
- 11.3 Steps of biomass conversion to biofuel
- 11.4 Problems associated with biomass conversion process
- 11.5 Nanobiotechnological advancements in LB bioconversion
- 11.6 Challenges and future prospects
- 11.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 12 Emerging applications of nano-modified bio-fuel cells
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Classification of nano-modified BFCs
- 12.3 Power generation from BFCs
- 12.4 Current challenges
- References
- Chapter 13 Nanomaterials-based additives in nanofuel
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Nano-additives—the quality enhancer in nanofuels
- 13.3 Types of nanomaterials-based additives
- 13.4 Conclusion and future recommendations
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 16, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier Science
- No. of pages: 284
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323917599
- eBook ISBN: 9780323986410
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Ashok Kumar Nadda
Dr. Ashok Kumar Nadda is Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, at Jaypee University of Information Technology, India. His research interests are microbial biotechnology, biocatalysis, biopolymers, enzyme immobilization, bioenergy, and CO2 conversion.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Jaypee University of Information Technology, IndiaSS
Swati Sharma
Dr. Swati Sharma (MSc, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni Solan H.P. India; PhD. University Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia) is Assistant Professor at University Institute of Biotechnology, the Chandigarh University Mohali, India. She worked as a visiting researcher in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences at Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea. She has also worked as a program co-coordinator at the Himalayan Action Research Center (HARC), Dehradun, and Senior Research Fellow at the India Agricultural Research Institute in 2013-2014. Presently, Dr. Sharma's research is in the field of bioplastics, hydrogels, keratin nano-fibers and nano-particles, biodegradable polymers and polymers with antioxidant and anticancer activities and sponges. Dr. Swati has published numerous books and papers in various internationally reputed journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Chandigarh University, IndiaMB
Muhammad Bilal
Muhammad Bilal is working as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdansk University of Technology, Poland. Previously, he served as an assistant/associate Professor at Poznan University of Technology, Poland, and the School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China. He earned his Ph.D. from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, specializing in bioengineering and applied biotechnology. His main research activities are oriented to Environmental biotechnology, nanotechnology, enzyme engineering, immobilization, chemical modifications, and industrial applications of microbial enzymes, liquid, and solid waste management. He has authored over 700 peer-reviewed articles, 150 book chapters, 25 edited books. Dr. Bilal is the associate editor of Frontiers in Chemical Engineering and Frontiers in Environmental Science (Frontiers), and an editorial board member for several journals. He was listed as a highly cited researcher (Clarivate) in 2021 and holds several "highly cited papers" in WOS.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Sanitary Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, PolandRG
Ram K. Gupta
Ram K. Gupta is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Pittsburg State University, USA. His research interests include green energy production and storage using conducting polymers, 2D materials, nanostructured materials and composites, polymers from renewable resources for industrial applications, polymer recycling for sustainable future, bio-compatible nanofibers and thin films for tissue regeneration, scaffolds, bio-degradable metallic implants, and antibacterial applications.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Chemistry, Kansas Polymer Research Center, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS, USATN
Tuan Anh Nguyen
Tuan Anh Nguyen is a Senior Principal Research Scientist at the Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam. He received a BS in physics from Hanoi University in 1992, a BS in economics from Hanoi National Economics University in 1997, and a PhD in chemistry from the Paris Diderot University, France, in 2003. He was a Visiting Scientist at Seoul National University, South Korea, in 2004, and the University of Wollongong, Australia, in 2005. He then worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and Research Scientist at Montana State University, United States in 2006-09. In 2012 he was appointed as the Head of the Microanalysis Department at the Institute for Tropical Technology. His research areas of interest include smart sensors, smart networks, smart hospitals, smart cities, complexiverse, and digital twins. He has edited more than 74 books for Elsevier, 12 books for CRC Press, 1 book for Springer, 1 book for RSC, and 2 books for IGI Global. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Kenkyu Journal of Nanotechnology & Nanoscience.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Principal Research Scientist, Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, VietnamRead Nanotechnology for Advanced Biofuels on ScienceDirect