Emerging Technologies and Biological Systems for Biogas Upgrading

Emerging Technologies and Biological Systems for Biogas Upgrading is a comprehensive resource that summarizes the fundamental principles and state-of-the-art of biogas cleaning and upgrading technologies, with a special emphasis on biological processes for CO2, H2S, siloxane, and hydrocarbon removal. It discusses the integration of methanation processes to power-to-gas systems, as well as more recent and sustainable upgrading technologies such as photosynthetic processes using algae, hydrogen-mediated microbial techniques, electrochemical, bioelectrochemical, and cryogenic approaches. The book also covers H2S removal with biofilters, siloxane removal through polymerization, peroxidation, biological degradation, and gas-liquid absorption, and issues of mass transfer limitation in biomethanation. It is a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, graduate students, entrepreneurs, consultants, and decision-makers in the fields of sustainable energy, environmental protection, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 530 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Biogas upgrading is a crucial process that involves cleaning and enhancing the quality of biogas produced from various sources, such as agricultural waste, landfill gas, and municipal solid waste. The process aims to remove impurities such as carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), siloxane, and hydrocarbons, which can negatively impact the efficiency and sustainability of biogas utilization.

Emerging Technologies and Biological Systems for Biogas Upgrading provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles and the state-of-the-art of biogas cleaning and upgrading technologies. The book systematically summarizes the various biological processes used for carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), siloxane, and hydrocarbon removal. After analyzing the global scenario of biogas production, upgrading, and utilization, the book discusses the integration of methanation processes to power-to-gas systems for methane (CH4) production. It also explores physiochemical upgrading technologies, such as chemical absorption, water scrubbing, pressure swing adsorption, and the use of membranes.

Furthermore, the book explores more recent and sustainable upgrading technologies, such as photosynthetic processes using algae, hydrogen-mediated microbial techniques, electrochemical, bioelectrochemical, and cryogenic approaches. H2S removal with biofilters is also covered, as well as the removal of siloxanes through polymerization, peroxidation, biological degradation, and gas-liquid absorption.

The authors of Emerging Technologies and Biological Systems for Biogas Upgrading have extensively considered issues of mass transfer limitation in biomethanation from waste gas, biogas upgrading, and life cycle assessment of upgrading technologies. They have also addressed techno-economic aspects, challenges for upscaling, and future trends in biogas upgrading.

Providing specific information on biogas upgrading technology, and focusing on the most recent developments, Emerging Technologies and Biological Systems for Biogas Upgrading is a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and graduate students in the field of biogas production and utilization. The book is particularly useful for those involved in waste-to-energy and power-to-gas applications, as well as entrepreneurs, consultants, and decision-makers in governmental agencies concerned with sustainable energy, environmental protection, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste management.

In conclusion, biogas upgrading is a critical process that plays a vital role in the sustainable utilization of renewable energy sources. Emerging Technologies and Biological Systems for Biogas Upgrading provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the various technologies and processes used for biogas cleaning and upgrading. The book is a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and practitioners in the field, and it will contribute to the development of more efficient and sustainable biogas production and utilization systems.

Weight: 828g
Dimension: 229 x 228 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128228081