Nanomaterials in Biomass Conversion: Advances and Applications for Bioenergy, Biofuels, and Bio-based Products

Nanomaterials in Biomass Conversion explores the use of nanotechnology for bioenergy, biofuels, and biobased products, covering synthesis, characterization, and conversion methods, with a focus on technoeconomics, risk, and environmental impacts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 532 pages
Publication date: 27 February 2024
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Nanomaterials have gained significant attention in recent years for their potential to enhance the production of biofuels and bioenergy from biomass. This comprehensive review paper critically examines the basic principles and advances in nanotechnology for the conversion of biomass to bioenergy, biofuels, and biobased products. The paper begins by providing a brief overview of nanomaterials, their properties, characterization, and basic processes for synthesis. It then delves into various methods and technologies for the conversion of biomass to bioenergy, biofuels, and value-added products using nanomaterials. The paper discusses homogeneous and heterogeneous nano-catalytic systems, nano-photocatalytic conversion, nano-material-assisted anaerobic digestion, nanoparticles-immobilized enzymes conversion, the production of biogas, volatile fatty acids, value-added products, and in carbon capture and conversion to sustainable energy products. The final sections address technoeconomics and financial viability in the context of the circular economy, risk related to toxicology, stability, and environmental impacts, and consider the various challenges and future opportunities of biomass conversion through nanomaterials.
Nanomaterials have emerged as a promising solution for enhancing the production of biofuels and bioenergy from biomass. This comprehensive review paper critically examines the basic principles and advances in nanotechnology for the conversion of biomass to bioenergy, biofuels, and biobased products. The paper begins by providing a brief overview of nanomaterials, their properties, characterization, and basic processes for synthesis. It then delves into various methods and technologies for the conversion of biomass to bioenergy, biofuels, and value-added products using nanomaterials. The paper discusses homogeneous and heterogeneous nano-catalytic systems, nano-photocatalytic conversion, nano-material-assisted anaerobic digestion, nanoparticles-immobilized enzymes conversion, the production of biogas, volatile fatty acids, value-added products, and in carbon capture and conversion to sustainable energy products. The final sections address technoeconomics and financial viability in the context of the circular economy, risk related to toxicology, stability, and environmental impacts, and consider the various challenges and future opportunities of biomass conversion through nanomaterials.
Nanomaterials have gained significant attention in recent years for their potential to enhance the production of biofuels and bioenergy from biomass. This comprehensive review paper critically examines the basic principles and advances in nanotechnology for the conversion of biomass to bioenergy, biofuels, and biobased products. The paper begins by providing a brief overview of nanomaterials, their properties, characterization, and basic processes for synthesis. It then delves into various methods and technologies for the conversion of biomass to bioenergy, biofuels, and value-added products using nanomaterials. The paper discusses homogeneous and heterogeneous nano-catalytic systems, nano-photocatalytic conversion, nano-material-assisted anaerobic digestion, nanoparticles-immobilized enzymes conversion, the production of biogas, volatile fatty acids, value-added products, and in carbon capture and conversion to sustainable energy products. The final sections address technoeconomics and financial viability in the context of the circular economy, risk related to toxicology, stability, and environmental impacts, and consider the various challenges and future opportunities of biomass conversion through nanomaterials.

Weight: 1000g
Dimension: 229 x 151 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780443135002