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Books in Biomass and bioenergy

  • Biochemical Approaches for Waste and Biomass Valorization for Fuels and Chemicals

    • 1st Edition
    • Sachin Kumar + 4 more
    • English
    Biochemical Approaches for Waste and Biomass Valorization for Fuels and Chemicals, the latest release in the Woodhead Bioenergy series, brings together the latest advances in biochemical conversion technologies, practical insights for industrial applications, and a critical assessment of process parameters. The book begins by introducing biomass and waste valorization, characterization methods, biomass availability and collection, and biorefineries before detailed chapters focus on advanced pre-treatment technologies, fermentation, anaerobic digestion and dark fermentation, lignin valorization, and other emerging techniques. The final chapters address process integration, techno-economic analysis, and policy frameworks, as well as case studies and business models for real-world applications.This volume will be of interest to all those working in the field of waste and biomass valorization, biochemical conversion routes, and biofuels, including researchers, faculty, advanced students, scientists, engineers, industrial practitioners, and policymakers.

  • Biomethane

    A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions
    • 1st Edition
    • Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan + 1 more
    • English
    Biomethane: A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions is a comprehensive resource on the production, purification, and utilization of biomethane as a renewable energy source, including its role in global energy transition and decarbonization efforts. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the technological, environmental, economic, and policy aspects of biomethane production, with an emphasis on producing high quality biomethane at industrial scale. Sections overview biomethane production from organic waste feedstocks, discuss innovative production methods, delve into recent technological advancements, and cover various biogas purification techniques, including biological processes, membrane technology, and co-fermentation strategies to enhance biomethane quality.The book also includes detailed lifecycle assessments and economic evaluations to assess the sustainability and financial viability of biomethane production. Additionally, it presents global case studies and best practices, providing practical insights and lessons learned for the effective implementation and scaling of biomethane technologies. This is an essential resource for engineers, researchers, scientists, and practitioners working on biogas and biomethane, as well as graduate and post-graduate students in academia.

  • Biomass to Biofuel Supply Chain Design and Planning under Uncertainty

    Concepts and Quantitative Methods
    • 2nd Edition
    • Mir Saman Pishvaee + 3 more
    • English
    Biomass to Biofuel Supply Chain Design and Planning Under Uncertainty: Concepts and Quantitative Methods, Second Edition proposes a comprehensive, multi-level framework for optimal biomass-to-biofuel supply chain design and operation, accommodating various types of biomass feedstocks, production pathways, technology options, transportation methods, and final products. This new edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest technological innovations and policy changes while offering a broader range of uncertainty modeling and mathematical programming approaches that cover multi-stage stochastic programming, robust optimization, and probabilistic dynamic programming.These additions provide readers with practical tools to handle the dynamic uncertainties inherent in biofuel supply chains. New case studies and paths to sustainability are also incorporated. By providing an adaptable framework for biofuel supply chain design, focusing on accessible, straightforward quantitative methods, and emphasizing sustainability, this revised edition meets the evolving needs of graduate students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to understand biofuel supply chain optimization, uncertainty modeling, and operations. In addition, it helps readers implement practical, sustainable, and regionally applicable optimization solutions.

  • Electrochemical Pathways for Sustainable Energy and Resource Recovery

    • 1st Edition
    • Vincent Gomes + 1 more
    • English
    Electrochemical Pathways for Sustainable Energy and Resource Recovery is a comprehensive guide that explores the innovative intersection of electrochemistry, bioenergy, and resource recovery. The book reviews current electrochemical technologies and future trends in sustainable bioenergy and resource recovery, including biodegradable materials, into directly usable forms of energy. It covers the basics of electrochemical principles, electrode materials, and cell configurations, and focuses on hydrogen and other energy carriers such as syngas and ammonia. The book also introduces electrochemical CO2 reduction technologies and provides a cost analysis and life cycle assessment of electrolysis-based bioenergy systems. The book begins with the fundamentals of electrochemistry, covering principles, electrode materials, electrolytes, and cell configurations, and examines the integration of electrolysis with waste-to-energy processes. It introduces electrochemical solutions for energy and resource recovery, highlighting the role of electrolysis in sustainable energy production and photoelectrochemical systems. The book has a dedicated chapter on electrolytic hydrogen production, including design considerations and integration with renewable energy sources. Advanced wastewater treatment through electrolysis is also covered, focusing on methods for treating contaminants and recovering resources. The book explores electrochemical methods for biomass upgrading and valorisation, integrating electrolysis with anaerobic digestion and waste-to-energy processes. It discusses power-to-gas systems for renewable energy integration, presenting principles and case studies, as well as electrochemical CO2 reduction for carbon capture and utilization. Finally, it provides a techno-economic analysis of electrolysis-based bioenergy systems and discusses challenges and opportunities in electrolysis-based solutions. Electrochemical Pathways for Sustainable Energy and Resource Recovery is an essential resource for researchers, engineers, scientists, and professionals involved in the fields of electrochemistry, bioenergy, and resource recovery. It will also benefit graduate and postgraduate students in environmental science, engineering, and related fields, providing them with a holistic view of the challenges and opportunities in electrochemical conversion processes in bioenergy and resource recovery applications.

  • Recent Advances in Biodiesel Production

    Mechanisms, Processes and Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • João Fernando Gomes + 1 more
    • English
    Recent Advances in Biodiesel Production: Mechanisms, Processes and Technologies brings together the latest developments in the production of biodiesel, namely related to the type and features of catalysts, operating reaction conditions, yields and specifications of obtained biodiesel, also covering novel areas such as the use of machine learning and data mining.. This latest volume in the Woodhead Series in Bioenergy is of interest to researchers, faculty, scientists, engineers, industrial practitioners, and graduate and postgraduate students working on the production and usage of biodiesel-derived fuels, and across energy, renewable energy, transport systems, chemical engineering, catalysis, and decarbonization.

  • Urban Waste Transformation

    Sustainable Approaches for Energy and Chemical Recovery
    • 1st Edition
    • Dwi Hantoko + 1 more
    • English
    Urban Waste Transformation: Sustainable Approaches for Energy and Chemical Recovery, the latest release in the Woodhead Bioenergy series, provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in the transformation of urban waste into bioenergy and biochemicals. Sections cover urban waste and the current state of urban waste valorization, with an emphasis on developing countries. This is followed by specific conversion technologies to add value to urban waste through the production of bioenergy and bioproducts. Specific chapters then introduce case studies and offer emerging trends in urban waste valorization in developed countries, along with lifecycle assessments of urban waste valorization strategies.Finally, the book introduces the prospects and future direction of biohydrogen production from urban waste and discusses challenges, emerging policy trends, and future initiatives in the transformation of urban waste into bioenergy, value-added biochemicals, and bioproducts. It will be of interest to researchers, faculty, advanced students, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, and policymakers with an interest in urban waste management, valorization, waste-to-energy, and bioenergy.

  • Bioenergy Production from Municipal Sewage Sludge

    Technological Advancements and Greenhouse Gases Emissions
    • 1st Edition
    • Qilin Wang + 3 more
    • English
    Bioenergy Production from Municipal Sewage Sludge: Technological Advancements and Greenhouse Gases Emissions considers various bioenergy production applications and sewage waste sludge treatments that promote further development of bioenergy, a key player in the industry’s transition to net zero. Specific chapters cover bioenergy production in the sludge anaerobic digestion process, pyrolysis of sludge for bioenergy production, and the potential limitations or challenges of bioenergy production from sludge. The book also carefully considers greenhouse gas emissions and control in sludge treatment processes.Written for undergraduate and graduate students studying environmental science, engineering, or related fields, as well as industrial researchers, practitioners, and wastewater treatment plant operators alike, this is sure to be a welcomed resource.

  • Biohydrogen

    Advances in Theory and Production
    • 1st Edition
    • Danping Jiang + 2 more
    • English
    Biohydrogen: Advances in Theory and Production is a comprehensive guide to the theory and methodology of biohydrogen production, highlighting its potential to contribute to a sustainable and eco-friendly society. The book explores the environmental advantages of biohydrogen over other energy sources and its role in reducing CO2 emissions, making it a crucial component in the transition to renewable energy. It systematically introduces the production processes, including biophotolysis, microbial electrolysis cells, photo-fermentation, dark fermentation, and combined dark-photo fermentation.Each chapter discusses a different method for biohydrogen production, covering the theory and methodology, substrate types, reactor structures, operational parameters, and net zero effects. The book also includes case studies of actual biohydrogen production projects, providing practical insights and real-world applications for each production method. Additionally, it provides an economic analysis and sustainability of biohydrogen production, comparing different methods via life cycle assessment and discussing the environmental and socio-economic risks.

  • Sustainable Bioenergy Production from Agricultural Biomass and Waste

    • 1st Edition
    • Wojciech Czekała
    • English
    Sustainable Bioenergy Production from Agricultural Biomass and Waste, the latest release in the Woodhead Bioenergy series, provides a comprehensive overview of the conversion of agricultural biomass and waste to bioenergy, covering characteristics, properties, and energy use by source, and offering in-depth information on a range of biological treatment processes to produce biogas and biomethane, bioethanol, and biodiesel, as well as thermal treatment processes. Additionally, the book discusses the environmental, social, and economic aspects of converting agricultural biomass and waste to energy, along with the role and combination of biological and thermal aspects in the context of sustainable development.This book will be of interest to scientists, researchers, engineers, industrial practitioners, and graduate and postgraduate students working on, or looking to understand, how to utilize and add value to agricultural biomass and waste.

  • Sustainable Biogas Production

    Transforming Waste into Energy and Fertilizers
    • 1st Edition
    • Katarzyna Chojnacka + 1 more
    • English
    Sustainable Biogas Production: Transforming Waste into Energy and Fertilizers is a comprehensive guide to managing digestate from biogas plants, with a focus on renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. Grounded in the principles of circular economy, the book explains technological foundations and treatment technologies, all supported by sustainability assessments and global case studies. It begins with an introduction to biogas technology, providing an overview of biogas production, its historical context, evolution, and its role in sustainable waste management. It then delves into the principles of biogas production, explaining the types of organic waste suitable for biogas production, the anaerobic digestion process, and more. Other sections discuss the efficacy and application of biogas fertilizers, present global case studies on biogas projects, and provide an overview of the sustainability and economic viability of biogas production. The book concludes with a discussion on the policy and regulatory framework for biogas production, including future outlooks on policy trends and their implications for the biogas industry.