Bioprocessing of Biofuels

The book "Bioprocessing of Biofuels" discusses the production of biofuels from renewable bioresources, focusing on microbial conversion technologies to convert inedible polysaccharides into hydrocarbon biofuels and bioenergy. It provides an overview of the state-of-the-art in biofuel production, bioprospecting, biomass pretreatment, and bioconversion, and discusses new developments in microbial fuel-cell technologies. The book is written for undergraduate and graduate students, scientific investigators, and research scholars in the areas of energy and fuels.

Format: Hardback
Length: 88 pages
Publication date: 21 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Environmental sustainability has become a pressing concern, with a heavy reliance on fossil fuels, rising greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, global warming, and climate change posing significant challenges. To address these issues, there is an urgent need to explore alternative energy sources that have minimal environmental impacts and provide societal benefits. One area of great interest is biofuels research, which holds immense potential to mitigate environmental concerns. Biofuels can be blended with fossil fuels or used as drop-in fuels in automobiles, heating, and power industries, effectively supplementing current and future energy demands.

Waste biomass, primarily derived from lignocellulosic sources such as agricultural crop residues, forestry biomass, and energy crops, can be utilized as inexpensive renewable bioresources for the production of biofuels and biochemicals. The prime focus of bioprocessing of biofuels lies in the utilization of microbial conversion technologies to recover and transform inedible polysaccharides into hydrocarbon biofuels and bioenergy.

This comprehensive book offers an introductory coverage of the most crucial topics in the production and utilization of biofuels. It provides a systematic overview of the state-of-the-art in biofuel production, including bioprospecting of bioresources, biomass pretreatment and enzymatic saccharification, bioconversion of waste biomass and algae to liquid and gaseous biofuels, and new developments in microbial fuel-cell technologies. By uniting these topics, Bioprocessing of Biofuels aims to reinvigorate biorefineries and position them as leaders in sustainable energy production.

The book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, engineers, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking to advance the development and deployment of biofuels. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the latest technologies, processes, and strategies employed in biofuel production, offering insights into the potential of biofuels to mitigate climate change and promote a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Weight: 292g
Dimension: 156 x 236 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367340841