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    • Bioenergy Production from Municipal Sewage Sludge

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Qilin Wang + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Bioenergy Production from Municipal Sewage Sludge: Technological Advancements and Greenhouse Gases Emissions considers various bioenergy production applications and sewage waste sludge treatments that promote further development of bioenergy, a key player in the industry’s transition to net zero. Specific chapters cover bioenergy production in the sludge anaerobic digestion process, pyrolysis of sludge for bioenergy production, and the potential limitations or challenges of bioenergy production from sludge. The book also carefully considers greenhouse gas emissions and control in sludge treatment processes.Written for undergraduate and graduate students studying environmental science, engineering, or related fields, as well as industrial researchers, practitioners, and wastewater treatment plant operators alike, this is sure to be a welcomed resource.

    • Production of Bio-Oil and Biocrude from Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Yulin Hu + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Production of Bio-Oil and Biocrude from Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass: Upgrading and Utilization presents the most recent developments in the thermochemical conversion of biomass for bio-oil and biocrude production, including both dry and wet processes, and advancements in catalyst selection and design for bio-oil and biocrude upgrading. Addressing the critical need to develop renewable and sustainable resources like biomass and organic waste, the book integrates bioeconomy and biorefinery concepts to provide the latest technological advancements, practical applications, and real-world case studies, helping readers bridge the gap between academic research and industrial development in bio-oil and biocrude production, upgrading, and utilization. The book begins with an introduction to the background, motivation, and objectives of bio-oil and biocrude production. Subsequent chapters cover biomass sources and availability, fundamentals of thermochemical conversion, and biomass pretreatment techniques. The book explains various processes, including fast pyrolysis and hydrothermal liquefaction for bio-oil and biocrude production, discussing technological advancements and challenges. It also addresses fuel properties tuning, catalytic hydrotreatment for bio-oil and biocrude upgrading and potential applications. Additionally, the book includes global case studies highlighting successful bio-oil and biocrude implementations and concludes with an outlook on future developments. Production of Bio-Oil and Biocrude from Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass: Upgrading and Utilization is an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals involved in biomass conversion and the production of biofuels.

    • Sustainable Waste-to-Energy

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Ashkan Nabavi-Pelesaraei + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Sustainable Waste-to-Energy: Life Cycle Assessment and Economical Metrics is a comprehensive guide that provides an in-depth understanding of various Waste-to-Energy technologies, their environmental and economic impacts, and the role of Life Cycle Assessment in evaluating these systems. It offers detailed protocols for conducting Life Cycle Assessments, thorough economic assessments, and real-world case studies, making it a crucial tool for decision-making in the field of waste management and renewable energy. The book opens with a comprehensive overview of Waste-to-Energy technologies, their conversion methods, and future prospects. It then examines the integration of waste management and energy recovery in the circular economy, using case studies and SWOT analyses. The book further explores the life cycle evaluation of energy production from waste conversion processes and the role of Life Cycle Assessment in urban waste management. It provides an in-depth analysis of Waste-to-Energy technologies, their environmental impacts, and their role in sustainability. The book concludes with case studies on Waste-to-Energy projects, offering global perspectives on sustainability and decarbonization. Sustainable Waste-to-Energy: Life Cycle Assessment and Economical Metrics is an invaluable resource for academic and industry researchers, engineers, scientists, sustainability managers, policy advisors, and project leaders who are involved in the development, implementation, and refinement of Waste-to-Energy initiatives.

    • Vegetable Oil in Energy, Volume 1

      • 1st Edition
      • February 2, 2026
      • Abdullah Mohammed Ah Asiri + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Vegetable Oil in Energy, Volume 1: Biofuel Technology examines the conversion processes involved in the production of biofuels from vegetable oils. With a strong focus on methodologies and protocols, the book provides step-by-step guidance on a comprehensive range of production pathways for liquid and gaseous biofuels. The first part of the book provides an overview of present vegetable oil production. Subsequent chapters describe the key production pathways, including pyrolysis, decarboxylation, deoxygenation, catalytic cracking processes, esterification, trans-esterification... anaerobic digestion, catalytic pyrolysis, and more. The economic potential of different vegetable oil feedstocks is discussed within each chapter.Finally, chapters are dedicated to sustainability, examining the environmental and socioeconomic impact of production, with an emphasis on GHG emission reduction. This book provides readers with the latest developments in the production of biofuels from vegetable oils, which will be of interest to students, researchers, and industry professionals involved in bioenergy and renewable energy, and may be of interest to interdisciplinary teams working across biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science and sustainability sciences.

    • Advances in Biogas Technology Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Preshanthan Moodley + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Published as part of Elsevier’s Applied Biotechnology Reviews, Advances in Biogas Technology presents a curated reference addressing the most important aspects of biogas production technologies. This book examines the principles and mechanics of anaerobic digestion (AD), the microbiology of AD and advances in novel microbial consortia, biogas from different feedstocks, such as municipal waste, agricultural waste, and industrial wastewater, as well as advances in bioreactor design and configuration, and innovations in AD technology. The book presents several case studies and considers the social impacts of biogas technology. Intended for researchers, academics, and students working in and studying biotechnology and bioprocess engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, alternative fuels, renewable energy, and related areas, Advances in Biogas Technology will be a welcomed reference for those looking for up-to-date coverage of the latest advances in the field of biogas technology.

    • Chemical Looping Deoxygenated Gasification of Biomass

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Zhiqiang Sun + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Chemical Looping Deoxygenated Gasification of Biomass: A Renewable and Carbon-Neutral Energy Source is a comprehensive reference that explores the emerging technology of chemical looping deoxygenated gasification, which offers a promising pathway for efficient biomass utilization. The book provides valuable insights into the latest advancements, technological breakthroughs, and practical applications of biomass gasification, addressing the challenges of cost-effectiveness, scalability, and environmental impact. The book is divided into several chapters, beginning with an introduction to biomass cyclic conversion technology, including sorption-enhanced gasification, conventional chemical looping gasification, and chemical looping deoxygenated gasification. It covers the screening of deoxidizer materials using thermodynamic and machine learning approaches, system modeling and simulation, hydrogen production, carbon dioxide utilization, and the kinetics of biomass gasification. Each chapter provides detailed insights into the principles, methods, and applications of these technologies, supported by real-world case studies, cost-benefit analysis, and life cycle assessments. The book provides a thorough understanding of the technology's practical applications and economic viability. Chemical Looping Deoxygenated Gasification of Biomass: A Renewable and Carbon-Neutral Energy Source is an essential reference for researchers, scientists, engineers, and professionals working in the bioenergy and biofuels sector. It also serves as an important resource for students to understand the underlying phenomena in chemical looping deoxygenated gasification.

    • Energy and Resource Recovery from Municipal Wastewater and Biosolids

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Yu Liu + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Energy and Resource Recovery from Municipal Wastewater and Biosolids: A Circular Economy Framework is a comprehensive exploration of the latest technological advancements and innovative processes for energy and resource recovery from municipal wastewater and biosolids. With a focus on multi-functional approaches for bioenergy production, wastewater reclamation, and resource recovery, the book presents sustainable practices to reduce carbon emissions in the waste industry within a circular economy framework. The book begins with an overview of the current status, challenges, and future directions of municipal wastewater treatment and biosolids management. Subsequent chapters explore direct energy recovery, ammonium and phosphorus recovery, biopolymers recovery, and enhanced fermentation and anaerobic digestion of waste sludge. The book also covers co-digestion of waste sludge and food waste, thermal-chemical treatment, microbial lipid production, and electric energy production from biosolids in microbial fuel cells. Integrated engineering approaches for biosolids management towards zero-solid disposal and the future of circular economy-driven wastewater and biosolids valorization are also discussed in detail. Energy and Resource Recovery from Municipal Wastewater and Biosolids: A Circular Economy Framework is an essential resource for students, researchers, engineers, scientists, and professionals involved in wastewater treatment and biosolids management and interested in bioenergy production.

    • Hydrogen and Bioenergy

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Petronilla Fragiacomo + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Hydrogen and Bioenergy: Synergies for a Renewable Energy Future addresses the crucial challenges within the renewable energy sector. It explores the synergies between hydrogen and bioenergy, emphasizing hydrogen’s pivotal role in providing carbon-neutral and sustainable solutions. With its high energy density and adaptability, hydrogen is becoming indispensable for decarbonizing sectors where direct electrification is not feasible. Similarly, bioenergy plays a crucial role in delivering sustainable power. When combined, hydrogen and bioenergy offer innovative pathways to a cleaner energy future. The book begins with an overview of renewable energy and the role of hydrogen and bioenergy, followed by chapters that examine the fundamentals of biofuels and bioenergy, hydrogen production technologies, and the challenges associated with hydrogen storage and distribution. It notably explores strategies for integrating hydrogen and bioenergy systems within existing renewable energy grids, the production of e-fuels, and the policy, economic, and social aspects of adopting these technologies. Additionally, the book includes diverse global case studies highlighting successful hydrogen and bioenergy projects and discusses future directions and emerging technologies in this field. Hydrogen and Bioenergy: Synergies for a Renewable Energy Future offers the most up-to-date advancements and practical applications for students, researchers, scientists, engineers, and industry professionals involved in the hydrogen and bioenergy sectors and interested in their utilization and grid integration.

    • Emerging Technologies in Yield Optimization and Production of Biomass Feedstock

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Yogesh K. Ahlawat
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Emerging Technologies in Yield Optimization and Production of Biomass Feedstock offers a comprehensive evaluation of biomass feedstock, exploring its diverse productions and the challenges of enhancing transformation efficiency in bioenergy species. The book explores the challenges of bioenergy through case studies, covering various stages: cultivation, harvesting, pre-processing, conversion, and utilization. In each stage, the book explains how to maximize efficiency in yield optimization and production of biomass feedstock using innovative solutions to ensure economic benefits and environmental sustainability. The book begins with an introduction to bioenergy as a part of sustainable energy production. It discusses the molecular farming approach, emphasizing the importance of improving transformation efficiency in bioenergy species. The book reviews species like algae, switchgrass, corn, poplars, and sugarcane, assessing their potential and stressing the need for appropriate species selection to optimize bioenergy transformation processes. It explores new methods for gene delivery, transformation, and regeneration, and their applications in modifying bioenergy species for enhanced traits. Additionally, the book covers synthetic biology tools like biosensors, genetic circuits, and pathway engineering, explaining how these tools can be used to further enhance transformation efficiency in bioenergy species.Emerging Technologies in Yield Optimization and Production of Biomass Feedstock serves as a timely and comprehensive resource for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers. It equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to leverage the latest optimization processes to harness the maximum potential of bioenergy.

    • Anaerobic Digestion for Bioenergy

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Amro Hassanein
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Anaerobic Digestion for Bioenergy: Emerging Technologies and Strategies for Bioenergy and Bioproduct Innovation presents the latest scientific insights, technical developments, and real-world strategies transforming anaerobic digestion (AD) into a cornerstone of the circular bioeconomy.The book covers agriculture, industry, and municipal wastewater sectors, bridging knowledge gaps between laboratory research and scalable industrial deployment, and exploring current barriers and breakthroughs in feedstock preprocessing, microbial electrochemical technologies, dark fermentation, bioplastics, and nutrient recycling. It also addresses the economic and policy frameworks that influence AD adoption, supported by robust life cycle and techno-economic analyses .Through clear, interdisciplinary chapters contributed by global experts, this volume offers an updated overview of AD's technological landscape and its role in the energy transition, resource efficiency, and environmental sustainability.