Biodiesel Production: Feedstocks, Catalysts and Te chnologies

Biodiesel Production: Feedstocks, Catalysts, and Technologies is a comprehensive book that discusses the latest developments, challenges, and trends in biodiesel production from a technical and economic perspective. It covers select feedstocks, catalysts, and technologies, and explores sustainable production and commercialization. The book is ideal for academic researchers and industrial scientists working in biofuels, bioenergy, catalysis, and materials science.

Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 02 June 2022
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

In their comprehensive work, Biodiesel Production: Feedstocks, Catalysts, and Technologies, renowned chemists Drs. Rokhum, Halder, Ngaosuwan, and Assabumrungrat delve into the intricate realm of biodiesel production, offering a comprehensive and economically informed technical perspective. This book serves as a vital resource for understanding the latest developments, challenges, and trends in this field.

The authors explore a diverse range of feedstocks, including edible and non-edible oils, waste cooking oil, microalgae, and animal fats, examining their advantages and disadvantages from various perspectives. They also discuss the various catalysts employed in the preparation of biodiesel, encompassing their synthesis, reactivity, recycling techniques, and stability.

The contributions in this book explore recently developed technologies for sustainable biodiesel production, providing robust treatments of their sustainability, commercialization, and prospects for future biodiesel production. A thorough introduction to the various catalysts used in biodiesel preparation is provided, along with comprehensive explorations of biofuel production from technical and economic perspectives. Practical discussions of the development of new strategies for sustainable and economically viable biodiesel production are included, as well as in-depth examinations of biodiesel feedstocks, catalysts, and technologies.

This book is an invaluable resource for academic researchers and industrial scientists engaged in fields such as biofuels, bioenergy, catalysis, and materials science. It will also find a place in the libraries of bioenergy regulators, contributing to their understanding of the challenges and opportunities in biodiesel production.

In conclusion, Biodiesel Production: Feedstocks, Catalysts, and Technologies is a must-read for anyone interested in advancing the sustainable and commercialization of biodiesel production. By presenting a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the latest developments, challenges, and trends in this field, the authors have made a significant contribution to the literature on biofuels and bioenergy.

Weight: 890g
Dimension: 177 x 250 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119771333