Nanotechnology for Biorefinery
- 1st Edition - June 8, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editor: Avinash P. Ingle
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 9 6 5 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 9 6 6 - 7
Nanotechnology for Biorefinery takes an in-depth look at the emerging role of biotechnology and nanotechnology in biorefinery, considered to be one of the most important fields… Read more
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Request a sales quoteNanotechnology for Biorefinery takes an in-depth look at the emerging role of biotechnology and nanotechnology in biorefinery, considered to be one of the most important fields of research in the greener production of high-value products. With chapters covering the different types of nanomaterials, their properties and synthesis methods, the role of nanotechnology in biorefinery, recent advances and challenges, nanobiocatalysts and the applications of nanotechnology in biorefinery, this book will be of interest to students and researchers alike. It will assist users in their quest to develop cost-effective and environmentally-friendly production methods for various biorefining products.
- Covers the wide range of applications of bio and nanotechnology in biorefinery
- Includes discussions of recent developments as well as step-by-step guidance on key procedures and processes
Students, graduates and researchers working on biorefineries in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science and engineering
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1. Biorefineries: current scenario, feedstocks, challenges, and future perspectives
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Types of biorefineries
- 1.3 Feedstocks used in biorefineries
- 1.4 Current challenges in biorefineries
- 1.5 Prospects of the biorefinery
- 1.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2. Nanomaterials used in biorefineries: types, properties, and synthesis methods
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Nanomaterials for biodiesel production
- 2.3 Nanocatalyst development
- 2.4 Challenges and future research
- 2.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3. Role of nanotechnology in the biorefineries: recent advances and challenges
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Biorefinery versus oil (petroleum) refinery
- 3.3 Biorefinery: the concept and types
- 3.4 Nanotechnology in biorefinery: a novel approach
- 3.5 Challenges in the application of nanotechnology in biorefineries
- 3.6 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 4. Emerging applications of nanomaterials in the pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Biomass recalcitrance
- 4.3 Steps involved in biorefinery
- 4.4 Conventional pretreatment methods
- 4.5 Advantages and disadvantages of conventional pretreatment methods
- 4.6 Nanotechnology-based pretreatments
- 4.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5. Nanobiocatalysts: the promising alternatives for conventional biocatalysts used in lignocellulosic biomass hydrolysis
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Conventional enzymatic hydrolysis
- 5.3 Enzyme immobilization techniques
- 5.4 Nanobiocatalysts and their applications in biomass hydrolysis
- 5.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6. A way from biofuels to biorefinery: nanotechnological perspectives
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Biomass sources for biofuels
- 6.3 Nanotechnology and biorefineries
- 6.4 Conclusion and future aspects
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 7. Nanotechnology for valorizing the valuable products from lignin: a biorefinery approach
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Sources of lignin
- 7.3 Types of lignin
- 7.4 Lignin characterization
- 7.5 Valorizing lignin for nanoparticle synthesis and its applications
- 7.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8. The emerging role of nanotechnology in ethanol production
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Lignocellulose biomass structure and its suitability for ethanol production
- 8.3 Significant challenges in ethanol production from lignocellulosic
- 8.4 Current nanotechnology advances in preparation and fabricating nanobiocatalyst
- 8.5 Nanomaterial immobilization to improve the biofuel production process
- 8.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 9. Nanotechnology-mediated production of biodiesel from microalgal biomass: a sustainable approach in biorefinery
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Nanoparticles for catalysis
- 9.3 Microalgal feedstock for biodiesel production
- 9.4 Nanocatalyst-based biodiesel production from microalgal feedstock
- 9.5 Conclusion and remarks
- References
- Chapter 10. Conversion of waste biomass into nanocellulose and their applications as high-value product
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Nanocellulose
- 10.3 Waste biomass
- 10.4 Environmental impact and potential of waste biomass
- 10.5 Conversion of biomass waste into nanocellulose
- 10.6 Applications of nanocellulose for high-value products
- 10.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 11. Nanotechnological biorefining of lignins and their applications
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Lignin
- 11.3 Lignin as nanomedicine
- 11.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 12. Nanostructured catalysts in biodiesel production
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Solid nanocatalysts in biodiesel production
- 12.3 Magnetic nanocatalyst
- 12.4 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 8, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 356
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323959650
- eBook ISBN: 9780323959667
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Avinash P. Ingle
Dr. Avinash P. Ingle has completed his doctoral degree from Department of Biotechnology, SGB Amravati University, Amravati. He had worked as Research Scientist in the same department from 2013-2016. Later he has awarded Postdoctoral Fellow (FAPESP) at the Department of Biotechnology, Engineering School of Lorena, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil for three years. Currently, Dr. Ingle is currently working as Research Scientist (Ramanujan Fellow) at Biotechnology Centre, Department of Agricultural Botany, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Agricultural University, Akola, Maharashtra, India. Dr. Ingle has edited 10 books from various publishers like Springer, Elsevier, Taylor and Francis, CRC Press, Blackwell Wiley, etc. in the fields of bioenergy, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. Moreover, he has published about 65 book chapters and more than 90 research publications of high repute in esteemed journals. The research interests of Dr. Ingle mainly include nanobiotechnology, biofuel technology and sustainable agriculture.
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