
- 264 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
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.- 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)
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- List of figures
- List of tables
- Chapter 1. Background and introduction
- Chapter 2. Biomass types
- Chapter 3. Biomass properties and characterization
- Chapter 4. Biomass composition
- Chapter 5. Biomass conversion processes
- Chapter 6. Products of conversion technology
- Chapter 7. Advantages and disadvantages of biomass utilization
- Chapter 8. Biomass energy projects worldwide
- Chapter 9. Biomass energy: commercialization risks
- Chapter 10. Energy-related environmental issues
- Chapter 11. Future prospects
- Glossary
- Index