Biorefinery Production of Fuels and Platform Chemicals

Biorefinery Production of Fuels and Platform Chemicals

BIOREFINERY PRODUCTION OF FUELS AND PLATFORM CHEMICALS From the selection and pretreatment of raw materials to design of reactors, methods of conversion, selection of process parameters, optimization, and production of various types of biofuels to the industrial applications for the technology, this...

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Otros Autores: Sarangi, Prakash Kumar, editor (editor)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc [2023]
Materias:
Biomass energy.
Chemical processes.
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009752723506719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Dedication Page
  • Contents
  • List of Contributors
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1 Biofuels: Classification, Conversion Technologies, Optimization Techniques and Applications
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Classification of Biofuels
  • 1.2.1 First-Generation Biofuels
  • 1.2.2 Second-Generation Biofuels
  • 1.2.3 Third-Generation Algal Biofuels
  • 1.3 Commonly Used Conversion Technologies
  • 1.3.1 Gasification
  • 1.3.1.1 Factors Influencing Gasification
  • 1.3.2 Pyrolysis
  • 1.3.2.1 Production of Bio-Oil from Pyrolysis
  • 1.3.3 Hydrothermal Processes
  • 1.3.3.1 Hydrothermal Carbonization
  • 1.3.3.2 Hydrothermal Liquefaction
  • 1.3.3.3 Hydrothermal Gasification
  • 1.3.4 Transesterification
  • 1.4 Commonly Used Optimization Techniques
  • 1.4.1 Response Surface Methodology
  • 1.4.2 Genetic Algorithm
  • 1.5 Application of Biofuels in Transportation Sector
  • 1.5.1 Automobile Sector
  • 1.5.2 Aviation Sector
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 2 Technical Challenges and Prospects of Renewable Fuel Generation and Utilization at a Global Scale
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Biofuel Synthesis
  • 2.2.1 Biomass Energy
  • 2.2.2 Biofuels
  • 2.2.3 Biodiesel
  • 2.3 Challenges for Bioenergy Generation
  • 2.3.1 Operation Challenges in Biomass Energy Process
  • 2.3.2 Economic Challenges in Biomass Energy Process
  • 2.3.3 Social Challenges in Biomass Energy Processes
  • 2.3.3.1 Conflicting Decision on Utility of Biomass Resources
  • 2.3.3.2 Land Use Issue or Problems on Biomass Cultivation or Utilization
  • 2.3.3.3 Environmental Impact of Biomass Resources
  • 2.3.4 Policy and Regulatory Challenges for Biomass Energy Utility
  • 2.4 Conclusions
  • Abbreviations
  • References
  • Chapter 3 Engineered Microbial Systems for the Production of Fuels and Industrially Important Chemicals
  • 3.1 Introduction.
  • 3.2 Microbial Systems for Biofuels and Chemicals Production
  • 3.2.1 Microbial Systems for Genetic Engineering and Cellular Fabrication
  • 3.2.2 Engineering of Microbial Cell Systems for Biofuels Production
  • 3.2.2.1 Alcohols
  • 3.2.3 Engineering of Microbial Cell Systems for Chemical Synthesis
  • 3.2.3.1 Organic Acids
  • 3.2.3.2 Fatty Alcohols
  • 3.2.3.3 Bioplastic
  • 3.3 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 4 Production of Biomethane and Its Perspective Conversion: An Overview
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.1.1 Sources of Methane
  • 4.1.2 Methane from Human Activity
  • 4.1.3 Impact of Methane on Climatic Change and Future
  • 4.1.4 Advancements and Challenges
  • References
  • Chapter 5 Microalgal Biomass Synthesized Biodiesel: A Viable Option to Conventional Fuel Energy in Biorefinery
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Diesel
  • 5.2.1 Biodiesel
  • 5.3 Production of Biodiesel
  • 5.3.1 Origin of Biofuels
  • 5.3.2 Biodiesel Production from Algae
  • 5.3.3 Intensity of Radiant Light
  • 5.3.4 Lipid Content
  • 5.3.5 Biomass Culturing Conditions
  • 5.3.5.1 Temperature of Cultivation
  • 5.3.5.2 pH of Cultivation
  • 5.3.5.3 Duration Period of Light of Cultivation
  • 5.3.5.4 Carbon Uptake of Cultivation
  • 5.3.5.5 Oxygen Generation in Cultivation
  • 5.3.5.6 Mixing Rates of Cultivation
  • 5.3.5.7 Nutrient Uptake of Cultivation
  • 5.4 Harvesting of Microalgae
  • 5.4.1 Extraction of Oil
  • 5.4.1.1 Varying n-Hexane to Algae Ratio
  • 5.4.1.2 Varying the Algal Biomass Size
  • 5.4.1.3 Varying Contact Time between n-Hexane and Algae Biomass
  • 5.4.2 Transesterification
  • 5.5 Conclusion
  • Abbreviations
  • References
  • Chapter 6 Algae Biofuel Production Techniques: Recent Advancements
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Technologies for Conversion if Algal Biofuels
  • 6.2.1 Thermochemical Conversion of Microalgae Biomass into Biofuel
  • 6.2.1.1 Gasification.
  • 6.2.1.2 Thermochemical Liquefaction
  • 6.2.1.3 Pyrolysis
  • 6.2.1.4 Direct Combustion
  • 6.2.2 Biochemical Conversion
  • 6.2.2.1 Anaerobic Digestion
  • 6.2.2.2 Alcoholic Fermentation
  • 6.2.2.3 Photobiological Hydrogen Production
  • 6.3 Production of Biodiesel from Algal Biomass
  • 6.3.1 Transesterification
  • 6.4 Genetic Engineering Toward Biofuels Production
  • 6.5 Summary
  • References
  • Chapter 7 Technologies of Microalgae Biomass Cultivation for Bio-Fuel Production: Challenges and Benefits
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Challenges Towards Algae Biofuel Technology
  • 7.3 Biology Related with Algae
  • 7.4 Algae Biofuels
  • 7.5 Benefits of Microalgal Biofuels
  • 7.6 Technologies for Production of Microalgae Biomass
  • 7.6.1 Photoautotrophic Production
  • 7.6.1.1 Open Pond Production Systems
  • 7.6.1.2 Closed Photobioreactor Systems
  • 7.6.1.3 Hybrid Production Systems
  • 7.6.2 Heterotrophic Method Production
  • 7.6.3 Mixotrophic Production
  • 7.6.4 Photoheterotrophic Cultivation
  • 7.7 Impact of Microalgae on the Environment
  • 7.8 Advantages of Utilizing Microalgae Biomass for Biofuels
  • 7.9 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 8 Agrowaste Lignin as Source of High Calorific Fuel and Fuel Additive
  • 8.1 Agrowaste
  • 8.2 Lignin
  • 8.2.1 Structure of Lignin
  • 8.2.2 Types of Lignin
  • 8.2.3 Applications of Lignin
  • 8.3 Lignin as Fuel
  • 8.3.1 Bioethanol Production
  • 8.3.2 Bio-Oil Production
  • 8.3.3 Syngas Production
  • 8.4 As Fuel Additive
  • 8.5 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 9 Fly Ash Derived Catalyst for Biodiesel Production
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Coal Fly Ash: Resources and Utilization
  • 9.3 Composition of Coal Fly Ash
  • 9.4 Economic Perspective of Biodiesel
  • 9.5 Biodiesel from Fly Ash Derived Catalyst
  • 9.5.1 Coal Fly Ash-Derived Sodalite as a Heterogeneous Catalyst
  • 9.5.1.1 Zeolite Synthesis from Coal Fly Ash.
  • 9.5.1.2 Production of Biodiesel through Heterogeneous Transesterification
  • 9.5.2 CaO/Fly Ash Catalyst for Transesterification of Palm Oil in Production of Biodiesel
  • 9.5.2.1 Production of Biodiesel
  • 9.5.2.2 Transesterification Reaction
  • 9.5.3 Biodiesel Production Catalysed by Sulphated Fly-Ash
  • 9.5.4 Composite Catalyst of Palm Mill Fly Ash-Supported Calcium Oxide (Eggshell Powder)
  • 9.5.4.1 Preparation of the CaO/PMFA Catalyst
  • 9.5.5 Kaliophilite-Fly Ash Based Catalyst for Production of Biodiesel
  • 9.5.5.1 Synthesis of Kaliophilite
  • 9.5.6 Fly-Ash Derived Zeolites for Production of Biodiesel
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 10 Emerging Biomaterials for Bone Joints Repairing in Knee Joint Arthroplasty: An Overview
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Resources and Selecting Criteria
  • 10.3 Reasons for Bone Defects of Tibia Plateau
  • 10.4 Classification of Bone Defects of Medial Tibia Plateau
  • 10.5 Different Biomaterials for Tibial Plateau Bone Defects
  • 10.6 New Biomaterials to Repair Bone Defects in Tibia Plateau
  • 10.7 Conclusion
  • References
  • About the Editor
  • Index
  • EULA.

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