Bioenergy from Agricultural Residues

R. Praveen Kumar, B. Bharathiraja

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Year: 2026
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443247279
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Energy

Bioenergy from Agricultural Residues provides an in-depth understanding of the latest advancements in the bioenergy field, along with the challenges and opportunities for its future research. The book delivers solutions to specific problems through case studies and examples of successful bioenergy projects from different parts of the world, which can serve to inform and inspire policymakers, researchers, industry professionals, and students interested in advancing sustainable energy production. This timely text analyzes economic and environmental implications of bioenergy production from agricultural residues and provides insights into the development of sustainable bioenergy systems.It serves as a quality resource for anyone interested in sustainable energy and the utilization of agricultural residues for bioenergy production, including economic and environmental aspects, which is aligned with Elsevier's Energy with Purpose commitment to support meeting the world's energy needs while protecting the planet for future generations. - Delivers a comprehensive overview of all aspects of bioenergy production from agricultural residues, different types of agricultural residues, their characterization, and conversion technologies - Covers technical, economic, and environmental aspects of bioenergy production from agricultural residues, making it a valuable reference for professionals and researchers in the field - Provides an in-depth understanding of the latest advancements in the field of bioenergy from agricultural residues, the challenges, and opportunities for future research - Includes case studies that showcase successful, real-world applications of bioenergy production from agricultural residues in a range of applications, from small-scale rural uses to large-scale commercial operations

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Chapter 1 Introduction to bioenergy and agricultural residues
• Chapter 2 Agricultural residues as a feedstock for bioenergy production
• Chapter 3 Biogas production from agricultural residues
• Chapter 4 Bioethanol production from agricultural residues
• Chapter 5 Biodiesel production from agricultural residues
• Chapter 6 Pyrolysis and gasification of agricultural residues
• Chapter 7 Life cycle assessment and sustainability of bioenergy from agricultural residues
• Chapter 8 Policy and economic considerations for bioenergy from agricultural residues
• Chapter 9 Future prospects and challenges for bioenergy from agricultural residues
• Index