Sustainable and Green Catalytic Processes for Renewable Fuel Production with Net-Zero Emissions

1st Edition - November 20, 2024
Editors: Sreedevi Upadhyayula, Amita Chaudhary
Language: English
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Sustainable and Green Catalytic Processes for Renewable Fuel Production with Net-Zero Emissions describes the significance of catalysis for the sustainable production of biofuels and biochemicals, with a particular emphasis on the state-of-the-art catalysts and catalytic processes for "green and sustainable" production of fuels and chemicals from biomass feedstock. The book also offers a multidisciplinary, thorough, and insightful analysis of the problems that must be solved in order to develop sustainable fuel technologies and processes while also reporting on recent research developments and taking pertinent sustainability, economic, energy, and social impact issues into account.

Title of Book
Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Preface
Chapter 1. Pyrolysis bio-oil upgradation to fuels
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Constituents of biomass
1.3 Biomass conversion techniques
1.4 Bio-oil upgradation
References
Chapter 2. Sustainable technologies for ethanol production from waste biomass
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Environmental impact of biomass waste
2.3 The potential of ethanol production from biomass waste
2.4 Classification of biofuel
2.5 Pretreatment method for biomass conversion
2.6 Sustainable technology for ethanol production
2.7 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 3. Synthetic fuels derived from carbon dioxide rich syngas produced through the gasification of biomass
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Biomass as a sustainable fuel source
3.3 Biomass gasification
3.4 Transforming syngas into chemical products
3.5 The Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: a comprehensive overview
3.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4. Postcombustion carbon dioxide gas conversion to methanol and dimethyl ether
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Postcombustion carbon dioxide gas conversion technologies
4.3 Environmental impact and sustainability
4.4 Commercial status and prospects for future research
4.5 Summary and conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Further reading
Chapter 5. Postcombustion carbon dioxide conversion to ethanol
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Thermochemical CO2 conversion
5.3 Photocatalytic CO2 reduction
5.4 Electrochemical CO2 reduction
References
Chapter 6. Hydrogen production from hydrogen sulfide gas
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Overview
6.3 H2 production by adsorption of H2S
6.4 H2 production by photocatalytic splitting of H2S
6.5 H2 production from H2S by sulfur looping cycles
6.6 Photoelectrochemical splitting of H2S
6.7 Miscellaneous techniques
6.8 Summary of the H2S splitting methods
6.9 Conclusion
References
Chapter 7. Hydrogen production from thermocatalytic processes from renewable sources
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Hydrogen through water splitting methods
7.3 Challenges in thermochemical cycles
7.4 Economic aspects
7.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8. Hydrogen production from biogas derived from waste biomass anaerobic digestion
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Biomass feedstock
8.3 Biochemical conversion route: anaerobic digestion
8.4 Potential pathways for conversion of methane to hydrogen
8.5 Mechanistic insights
8.6 Industrial applications and technology readiness levels
8.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 9. Methanol production from biogas
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Anaerobic digestion process
9.3 Biogas
9.4 Biogas conversion to methanol
9.5 Technoeconomic and environmental aspects of methanol synthesis from biogas
9.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 10. Hydrogen production from ammonia cracking
Abstract
10.1 Introduction to hydrogen storage—summary of various methods
10.2 Technological assessment of ammonia as a hydrogen carrier
10.3 Ammonia to hydrogen—thermodynamics and reactor design
10.4 Reactors
10.5 Downstream separations for a fuel cell grade hydrogen product
10.6 Mechanistic pathways and catalyst functionality for NH3 decomposition
10.7 Bimetallics
10.8 Nonmetallic functionalities
10.9 How to overcome sluggish kinetics and equilibrium
10.10 Summary and conclusions
References
Chapter 11. Technologies to convert lignocellulosic biomass to fuel components such as DMF
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass
11.3 Conversion of cellulose to HMF
11.4 Conversion of HMF to DMF
11.5 Technical and economic aspects of the application of DMF as a fossil fuel alternative
11.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 12. Production of aromatics and olefins from biomass pyrolysis
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Microwave-assisted pyrolysis
12.3 Summary
References
Chapter 13. A techno-economic analysis of various process routes for renewable fuels production
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Bioethanol
13.3 Biodiesel
13.4 Renewable diesel
13.5 Sustainable aviation fuel
13.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14. Life cycle assessment of various process routes including biological processes for renewable fuel production
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Overview of renewable fuel production process routes
14.3 Life cycle assessment methodology
14.4 A multifaceted spectrum of life cycle assessment methods for renewable fuel production
14.5 Illuminating the path to a sustainable energy future using software tools and impact metrics for LCA of renewable fuel production routes
14.6 Case studies: life cycle assessment of renewable fuel production process routes
14.7 Comparative analysis of process routes
14.8 Challenges and limitations of life cycle assessment in renewable fuel production
14.9 Policy and decision-making implications
14.10 Life cycle assessment for renewable fuel production: A TRL and data-driven approach for sustainable industries
14.11 Future directions and emerging technologies in renewable fuel production
14.12 Conclusion
14.13 In conclusion
References
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Sreedevi Upadhyayula

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