Renewable Energy Innovations : Biofuels, Solar, and Other Technologies

Renewable Energy Innovations Biofuels, Solar, and Other Technologies

RENEWABLE ENERGY INNOVATIONS This critical text, designed for microbiologists, biotechnologists, entrepreneurs, process engineers, chemical engineers, electrical engineers, physicists, and environmentalists, assesses the current knowledge about lab-scale and large-scale production of renewable and s...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Patel, Alok Kumar, editor (editor), Sharma, Amit Kumar, editor
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc [2023]
Edición:First edition
Materias:
Renewable energy sources.
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Intro
  • Table of Contents
  • Series Page
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • 1 Microbial Fuel Cells - A Sustainable Approach to Utilize Industrial Effluents for Electricity Generation
  • Abbreviation
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 History of Microbial Fuel Cell
  • 1.3 Principle of Microbial Fuel Cell
  • 1.4 Material Used in MFC System
  • 1.5 Electrogenic Microorganisms
  • 1.6 Electron Transport Mechanism in MFCs
  • 1.7 Configuration of MFC
  • 1.8 Applications of Microbial Fuel Cell
  • 1.9 Future Perspectives
  • 1.10 Conclusion
  • References
  • 2 Nanotechnologies in the Renewable Energy Sector
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Sources
  • 2.3 Storage of Energy in Electrical Devices
  • 2.4 Nanotechnology in Energy Storage Devices
  • 2.5 Nanomaterials for Rechargeable Batteries
  • 2.6 Nanomaterials in Fuel Cells
  • 2.7 Conclusion
  • 2.8 Future Scope
  • References
  • 3 Sustainable Approach in Utilizing Bioenergy Commonly for Industrial Zones by Limiting Overall Emission Footprint
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Co-Firing Plants in Small- and Medium-Scale Industries
  • 3.3 Impact of Usage of Biogas for Steam Generation
  • 3.4 Case Scenarios for Promoting Industrial Uptake
  • 3.5 Conclusion
  • Acknowledgment
  • References
  • 4 Recycling of Plastic Waste into Transportation Fuels and Value-Added Products
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Plastic Waste: A Global Challenge
  • 4.3 Future Projection of the Waste Plastic
  • 4.4 Plastic Waste Effect on Environment and Ecology
  • 4.5 Plastic Waste Management
  • 4.6 Parameters Affect the Pyrolysis Process
  • 4.7 Value-Added Products from Plastic Waste Pyrolysis
  • 4.8 Application in Transportation Sector
  • 4.9 Conclusion
  • References
  • 5 An Outlook on Oxygenated Fuel for Transportation
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Oxygenated Fuel
  • References.
  • 6 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Its Mitigation Technology in Transportation Sector
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Mitigation Technologies
  • 6.3 Conclusion
  • References
  • 7 Advanced Techniques for Bio-Methanol Production
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Scope of Biofuel
  • 7.3 Types of Biofuels
  • 7.4 Why Biomethanol
  • 7.5 Methanol Properties
  • 7.6 Source of Bio-Methanol
  • 7.7 Production of Methanol
  • 7.8 Gasification
  • 7.9 Pyrolysis
  • 7.10 Liquefaction
  • 7.11 Syngas to Methanol
  • 7.12 Biomethanol from MSW
  • 7.13 Energy Efficiency of a Process
  • 7.14 Biological Conversion of Methanol
  • 7.15 Anaerobic Digestion
  • 7.16 Methanotrophic Bacteria
  • 7.17 Production of Methanol from Methanotrophic Bacteria (Methanotrophs)
  • 7.18 Large-Scale Production of Methanol from Waste Biomass
  • 7.19 Challenges Associated with Methanol Production Using Methanotrophic Bacteria at the Industrial Level
  • 7.20 Role of Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria (AOB)
  • 7.21 Future Prospective and Conclusion
  • References
  • 8 Biodiesel Production: Advance Techniques and Future Prospective
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Biodiesel and Its Properties
  • 8.3 Synthesis of Biodiesel
  • 8.4 Modern Methods for the Development of Prospects
  • 8.5 Future Prospects and Policies
  • 8.6 Conclusions
  • References
  • 9 Biomass to Biofuel: Biomass Sources, Pretreatment Methods and Production Strategies
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Biomass Sources in India
  • 9.3 Lignocellulosic Biomass
  • 9.4 Biomass Pretreatment Methods
  • 9.5 Biomass to Biofuel Conversion Technologies
  • 9.6 Types of Biofuel
  • 9.7 Conclusion
  • References
  • 10 Opportunity and Challenges in Biofuel Productions through Solar Thermal Technologies
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Solar Pyrolysis of Biomass Feedstocks
  • 10.3 Production of Bio-Oil by Solar Pyrolysis
  • 10.4 Conclusions
  • References.
  • 11 Algae Biofuels: A Promising Fuel of the Transport Sector
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 Biofuels in the Transport Sector
  • 11.3 Modes of Biofuels in Practice
  • 11.4 Algae Biofuel - A Promising Energy Source
  • 11.5 Microalgae Growth Conditions
  • 11.6 Harvesting of Algae
  • 11.7 Biofuel Extraction Techniques from Microalgae
  • 11.8 Algae Biofuel as a Transport Fuel
  • 11.9 Conclusion
  • References
  • 12 A Review of Chemical and Physical Parameters of Biodiesel vs. Diesel: Their Environmental and Economic Impact
  • 12.1 Introduction
  • 12.2 Historical Background
  • 12.3 Current Status of Biodiesel
  • 12.4 Sources of Biodiesel
  • 12.5 Advantages of Biodiesel Over Diesel
  • 12.6 Biodiesel as Safer and Cleaner Fuel
  • 12.7 Major Negative Aspects to Use of Biodiesel
  • 12.8 Chemical and Physical Properties of Biodiesel
  • 12.9 Biodiesel Applications
  • 12.10 Conclusion and Future Prospective
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • 13 An Indian Viewpoint on Promoting Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles: Focussing on the Scope of Fuel Cells
  • List of Abbreviations
  • 13.1 Introduction
  • 13.2 Can Hydrogen Be the Way Forward?
  • 13.3 The Inception of Fuel Cells (FCs) and PEMFCs in Particular
  • 13.4 FCEVs v/s Existing Automobile Infrastructure in India
  • 13.5 The Green Policy Push for Hydrogen and Associated Technologies in India
  • 13.6 Pervasive Challenges of PEMFC Technology
  • 13.7 Conclusion and Recommendations
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • 14 Microalgae as Source of Bioenergy
  • 14.1 Introduction
  • 14.2 Microalgae Bioenergy Production Options
  • 14.3 Conclusions
  • Acknowledgement
  • References
  • 15 Hazards and Environmental Issues in Biodiesel Industry
  • 15.1 Introduction
  • 15.2 Life Cycle Analysis of Biodiesel
  • 15.3 Life Cycle Analysis of Biodiesel
  • 15.4 Future Risk and Opportunities
  • 15.5 Future Risk and Opportunities
  • 15.6 Conclusion.
  • References
  • Index
  • Also of Interest
  • End User License Agreement.

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