Instant Insights: Using Crops as Biofuel

This collection of peer-reviewed literature reviews explores the use of crops as biofuel, focusing on issues such as sugarcane cultivation, biodiesel production, palm oil sustainability, grassland biomass potential, and crop improvement strategies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2022
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited

This comprehensive collection presents five peer-reviewed literature reviews on the use of crops as biofuel. In the first chapter, the key challenges and issues associated with expanding sugarcane cultivation for bioenergy are explored, including the competition with food crops, loss of biodiversity, water, air, and soil pollution, as well as the potential rise in pest problems. The second chapter delves into the current technologies and constraints of biodiesel production, emphasizing the importance of a stable supply of feedstock to sustain a sustainable biodiesel industry. Life cycle assessment (LCA) of canola/rapeseed biodiesel production is also examined in this chapter.

The third chapter focuses on the sustainability of biofuels derived from palm oil, examining their impact on ecosystems and discussing the economic aspects of biofuel production. The chapter also reviews the levels of governmental support required for sustainable biofuel production.

The fourth chapter explores the potential of various grassland types for biomass production, discussing the options for utilizing grassland biomass for combustion, pyrolysis, biorefining, and bioenergy applications. The chapter also provides insights into the suitability of grassland biomass for different purposes.

The final chapter reviews best agronomic practices for increasing overall biomass output in the face of pressing environmental changes. It also employs the LCA framework to evaluate strategies for crop improvement, such as crop rotations.

By presenting these comprehensive reviews, this collection offers valuable insights into the current state of research and development in the field of using crops as biofuel. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders interested in exploring sustainable and environmentally friendly energy solutions.

Weight: 160g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801462907