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Biomass to Energy Conversion Technologies

The Road to Commercialization

  • 1st Edition - October 22, 2019
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Pratima Bajpai
  • Language: English

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Description

Biomass to Energy Conversion Technologies: The Road to Commercialization examines biomass production, biomass types, properties and characterization, and energy conversion technologies with an emphasis on the production of a gaseous fuel to supplement the gas derived from the landfilling of organic wastes (landfill gas) and used in gas engines to produce electricity. The book discusses the integration of both fermentation and anaerobic digestion in a biorefinery concept that allows the production of ethanol—along with biogas—to be used to produce heat and electricity, thus improving overall energy balance. Included case studies based on worldwide projects discuss both risks and challenges.

The main studies on the combination of both bioethanol and biogas production processes are reviewed and the strength and weakness of the integrated treatment for industrial application are highlighted. The book also considers gasification technologies and their potential for biomass gasification and lists the advantages and disadvantages of using of biomass as a source of energy, the path of commercialization of the various processes, energy related environmental issues.

Key features

  • Highlights commercialization and technological risks
  • Discusses challenges, limitations and future prospects of third- and fourth generation biofuels
  • Includes integration of both fermentation and anaerobic digestion in a biorefinery concept
  • Discusses energy related environment issues (Greenhouse effect, acid rain, air pollution)

Readership

Applied Chemists, Chemical Engineers, Materials Scientists, Academics, Analysts, Consultants. Students/Researchers interested in the development of bio-based products and materials, green and sustainable chemistry, polymer chemistry and materials science

Table of contents

1. Background and Introduction

    References

2. Biomass types

    1. Wood and agricultural products

    2. Solid waste

    3. Landfills

    4. Biogas

    5. Alcohal fuel

    References

3. Biomass properties and characterization

    References

4. Biomass composition

    4.1 Typical biomass composition

    References

5. Biomass conversion process

    5.1 Thermal conversion

    5.1.1 Direct combustion

    5.1.2 Co-firing

    5.1. 3 Pyrolysis

    5.1.4 Torrefication

    5.1.5 Gasification

    5.2 Biochemical processing

    5.2.1 Anaerobic digestion

    5.2.2 Fermentation

    5.2.3 Biofuels

    5.2.4 Combined Biogas and Bioethanol Production

    References

6. Advantages and disadvantages of biomass utilization

    References

7. Biomass projects worldwide

    References

8. Commercialization and technology risks

    References

9. Energy related environmental issues

    References

10. Future prospects

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 22, 2019
  • Language: English

About the author

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Pratima Bajpai

Dr. Pratima Bajpai is a Pulp and Paper Consultant with a 40-year research career spanning institutions like the National Sugar Institute, University of Saskatchewan, and Thapar Research Centre. She has held visiting positions at the University of Waterloo and Kyushu University. Recognized among the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University for five consecutive years, her expertise includes industrial biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and pulp and paper. She has authored several advanced technical books and contributed to numerous publications, making significant contributions to her field. Dr. Bajpai is a leading expert in industrial biotechnology and environmental aspects of pulp and paper industries.
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant-Pulp and Paper, Kanpur, India

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