Extremophilic Microbial Processing of Lignocellulosic Feedstocks to Biofuels, Value-Added Products, and Usable Power

This book provides a comprehensive review and in-depth analysis of improved biotechnological processes for lignocellulosic biomass conversion into biofuels and value-added products, focusing on extremophiles and recombinant microorganisms. It covers liquid and gaseous biofuels production, as well as value-added products like single cell protein, hydrocarbons, lipids, exopolysaccharides, and polyhydroxyalkanoates. It also discusses the development of safe, efficient, sustainable, and economical integrated processes and performs techno-economic and life-cycle assessments.

Format: Hardback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 12 July 2018
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of advanced biotechnological processes, focusing on the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into biofuels and value-added products, with a special emphasis on utilizing extremophiles and recombinant microorganisms. It encompasses a thorough review and in-depth analysis of these processes, highlighting critical aspects and challenges involved.

The book is organized into several chapters, each dedicated to a specific aspect of lignocellulosic biomass conversion. These chapters cover extremophilic production of liquid and gaseous biofuels, including bioethanol, biobutanol, biodiesel, biohydrogen, and biogas. Additionally, the book explores the production of value-added products such as single cell protein, hydrocarbons, lipids, exopolysaccharides, and polyhydroxyalkanoates.

Furthermore, the book provides valuable insights into the development of safe, efficient, sustainable, and economical integrated processes for enhanced conversion of lignocellulosic feedstocks into liquid and gaseous biofuels. It discusses the importance of techno-economic and life-cycle assessments in evaluating the viability and sustainability of new integrated processes involving extremophiles.

These modeling exercises are crucial in addressing any deficiencies associated with the demonstration of an integrated biofuels and value-added products production process at pilot scale and commercialization scale. By conducting these assessments, researchers and industry professionals can gain a better understanding of the economic and environmental implications of these processes and make informed decisions for their implementation.

Overall, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, engineers, and policymakers interested in advancing the development of sustainable biofuels and value-added products. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the latest advancements in biotechnological processes, highlighting the potential of extremophiles and recombinant microorganisms in achieving efficient and sustainable biomass conversion.

Weight: 660g
Dimension: 245 x 184 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783319744575
Edition number: 1st ed. 2018