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Biomass to Energy Conversion Technologies

The Road to Commercialization

Book2020

Author:

Pratima Bajpai

Biomass to Energy Conversion Technologies

The Road to Commercialization

Book2020

 

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    Chapter 1 - Background and introduction

    Pages 1-11

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    Chapter 2 - Biomass types

    Pages 13-19

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    Chapter 3 - Biomass properties and characterization

    Pages 21-29

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    Chapter 4 - Biomass composition

    Pages 31-40

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    Chapter 5 - Biomass conversion processes

    Pages 41-151

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    Chapter 6 - Products of conversion technology

    Pages 153-167

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    Chapter 7 - Advantages and disadvantages of biomass utilization

    Pages 169-173

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    Chapter 8 - Biomass energy projects worldwide

    Pages 175-188

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    Chapter 9 - Biomass energy: commercialization risks

    Pages 189-204

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    Chapter 10 - Energy-related environmental issues

    Pages 205-216

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    Chapter 11 - Future prospects

    Pages 217-221

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    Glossary

    Pages 223-234

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    Index

    Pages 235-246

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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.

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)
  • 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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ISBN

978-0-12-818400-4

Language

English

Published

2020

Copyright

Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Elsevier

Authors

Pratima Bajpai