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Biomethane

1st Edition
July 1, 2026
Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan + 1 more
English

Biomethane: A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions is a comprehensive resource on the production, purification, and utilization of biomethane as a renewable energy source and its role in the global energy transition and decarbonization efforts. It provides an in-depth exploration of the technological, environmental, economic, and policy aspects of biomethane production, with an emphasis on producing high quality biomethane at an industrial scale. The book is divided into five sections, beginning with an overview of biomethane production from organic waste feedstocks, innovative production methods, and recent technological advancements. It covers various biogas purification techniques, including biological processes, membrane technology, and co-fermentation strategies, to enhance biomethane quality. The book also includes detailed life cycle assessments and economic evaluations to assess the sustainability and financial viability of biomethane production. Additionally, it presents global case studies and best practices, providing practical insights and lessons learned for effective implementation and scaling of biomethane technologies. Biomethane: A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions is an essential resource for engineers, researchers, scientists, and practitioners working on biogas and biomethane, as well as graduate and post-graduate students in academia. It will also be of interest to individuals working in climate change and those seeking a broad understanding of biomethane's role in the energy transition. This book brings together experts from across the globe, offering a unique blend of scientific, technological, legislative, and practical insights to advance the field of biomethane and support the energy transition.

Chemical Looping Deoxygenated Gasification of Biomass

1st Edition
March 1, 2026
Zhiqiang Sun + 1 more
English

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.

Hydrogen and Bioenergy

1st Edition
March 1, 2026
Petronilla Fragiacomo + 3 more
English

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.

Vegetable Oil in Energy, Volume 1

1st Edition
February 2, 2026
Abdullah Mohammed Ah Asiri + 3 more
English
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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.

Seaweed Bioenergy

1st Edition
February 2, 2026
J. Jay Liu + 1 more
English

Seaweed Bioenergy: Cultivation, Conversion, and Policy Integration is a comprehensive resource designed to address the technological, economic, and policy challenges of producing energy from seaweed biomass. The book provides an in-depth exploration of seaweed-to-energy conversion technologies, including pre-treatment methods, biochemical, thermochemical, and mechanical processes. It also offers a detailed look at the transition from bench-scale experimentation to large-scale industrial deployment, providing readers with invaluable insights into the complexities of this process. Divided into three parts, Part I introduces the seaweed industry, the concept of biomass, and the need for new sources of biomass. It also provides a global overview of the seaweed industry, including current cultivation and harvesting practices, and large-scale R&D projects. Part II delves into the conversion of seaweed to biofuels, bioenergy, and proteins based on bench-scale investigations. It explores various pretreatment methods, biochemical processes, and thermochemical processes. Part III focuses on modeling, optimization, and analysis of seaweed conversion. It includes large-scale techno-economic feasibility studies for seaweed-based biorefineries and a comparative sustainability analysis of biofuels and bioenergy production routes from seaweed. The book concludes with recommendations from technical and policy aspects for the dissemination of seaweed bioenergy. Seaweed Bioenergy: Cultivation, Conversion, and Policy Integration is an essential guide for students, researchers, and practicing engineers working on the production of bioenergy and biofuels.

Sustainable Waste-to-Energy

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Ashkan Nabavi-Pelesaraei + 1 more
English

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.

Bioenergy Production from Municipal Sewage Sludge

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Qilin Wang + 3 more
English
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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.

Advances in Biogas Technology Systems

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Preshanthan Moodley + 1 more
English
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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.

Microalgal Biofuels

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Krishna Kumar Jaiswal + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Microalgal Biofuels: Biotechnology and Biorefineries advances reader understanding of microalgal biofuels as a sustainable energy solution and encourages the transition to cleaner energy by highlighting cutting-edge biotechnologies and innovative practices for reducing CO2 emissions in the biofuel production process. Broken into five sections, the first section, Microalgal Biofuels: Biotechnology and Biorefineries presents the scientific underpinnings of biofuel production and explores cutting-edge biotechnologies that are transforming microalgal biofuel production. Section two, "Advanced Microalgal Biofuels," focuses on the latest developments in biodiesel production from microalgae and discusses the novel production methods and standards in the industry. The third section, "Microalgal Biorefineries,” provides an in-depth examination of the design, technologies, and impacts of microalgal biorefineries with emphasis on the importance of optimal biomass utilization. Section four, "Environmental and Co-Product Perspectives," explores the environmental benefits of microalgal biofuels and the potential use of co-products such as nutraceuticals, animal feed, and bioplastics that reinforce the concept of a circular bioeconomy. Finally, section five, "Future Trends and Case Studies," considers the future of microalgal biofuels and discusses market trends, commercial production challenges, and innovative case studies from the field. Researchers and professionals in the fields of bioenergy, biotechnology, renewable energy, and environmental science, as well as students studying related fields will benefit from this timely reference.

Sustainable Production of Microalgae Biomass as a Biodiesel Feedstock

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Bestami Özkaya + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Sustainable Production of Microalgae Biomass as a Biodiesel Feedstock brings together the latest methods in the production and utilization of microalgae as biodiesel, offering new insights into how this can be environmentally-frie... renewable-integrated... energy efficient, and in a way that supports the mitigation of the effects of climate change. The book begins by introducing the different feedstock options for biodiesel production and their selection, the various biodiesel production processes, and the role of microalgae biodiesel as an alternative fuel for diesel engines. Strategies for reducing energy consumption during production, and the connections between microalgae cultivation and CO2 capture are also examined.Other sections focus on renewable energy integration with specific case studies. This is followed by a section that addresses sustainability and related impacts, including techno-economic analysis that compares conventional and renewable energy sources, and life cycle assessment. Finally, emerging technologies and future research opportunities are discussed. This new volume in the Woodhead Series in Bioenergy is valuable to all those with an interest in biodiesel production from microalgae, bioenergy, biotechnology, and clean energy, including graduate students, researchers, faculty, engineers, R&D, industry professionals, and policy makers.

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