Microalgal Biofuels

Sustainable Production, Conversion, and Life Cycle Assessment
Herausgeber: Jaiswal, Krishna Kumar; Jaiswal, Amit K; Singh, Bhaskar

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Microalgal Biofuels: Sustainable Production and Conversion is a comprehensive guide to the latest advancements in microalgal biofuels. The book provides systematic coverage of the processes of biofuel production, from microalgae biomass resources to biomass conversion processes and catalytic materials. It delves into the critical topic of sustainability, addressing LCA approaches to evaluate the environmental impacts of microalgal-based biofuels. It provides practical information and guidance on the latest strategies, opportunities, and challenges in the transition to sustainable bioenergy. This is an invaluable reference for students, researchers, and industrial practitioners working on biofuels, biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, and biomass conversion. Divided into four sections, the first section introduces the principles of microalgal biology and cultivation, including an overview of the different types of microalgae, their growth requirements, and the cultivation systems used for large-scale production. The second section explains the conversion of microalgal biomass into biofuels, including biodiesel, bioethanol, biogas, and hydrogen. Each chapter in this section covers a different biofuel pathway, highlighting the technological advancements, challenges, and opportunities for scaling up production. The third section of the book explores the sustainability aspects of microalgal biofuel production, including the use of waste streams and the integration of biofuel production with other industries. This section also covers the LCA approaches used to evaluate the environmental impacts of microalgal biofuels and the strategies for enhancing their sustainability. The fourth and final section of the book examines the commercialization and prospects of microalgal biofuels. This section covers the market potential of microalgal biofuels, the regulatory landscape, and the challenges and opportunities for the industry.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Elsevier Science
• Seitenzahl: 450
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780443241109
• ISBN-10: 0443241104
• Artikelnr.: 70343517

Inhaltsangabe

Section - I: Microalgae Biomass Resources
1. Introduction to biofuels and microalgal biofuels
2. Strategies for bioenergy and biofuels from algae biomass
3. Algal farming approaches: Raceway ponds and photobioreactor for biomass
generation
4. Non-cellulosic and lignocellulosic biomass for biofuels
5. Biochemical molecules of microalgae and their functional energy
applications
6. Biorefinery approach for biofuels to obtain high-value chemicals from
microalgae
7. Opportunities and challenges in the transition of microalgae biomass to
biofuels
Section - II: Biomass Conversion Processes
8. Bioprocess engineering and Bioenergy conversion systems
9. Biochemical conversions of microalgae biomass for biofuel production
10. Thermochemical conversion of microalgae biomass for biofuel production
11. Microalgal bio-electrochemical conversions of biohydrogen fuels
12. Waste-to-biofuel conversion technologies
13. High-value chemicals from biomass conversion processes
Section - III: Catalytic Materials for Biomass to Biofuels Conversion
14. Catalytic materials for biomass to biofuels conversion-
15. Enzymatic deconstruction of complex biomass for organic molecules
16. Biocatalysts for hydrolysis and liquefaction of lignocellulosic biomass
17. Catalytic materials for thermochemical conversions process for biofuels
18. Novel approaches in cost-reduction and scale-up of biofuel production
Section IV: Sustainability in Algae Biofuels Production
19. Environmental impacts of algae biofuels production
20. Applications of microalgal biofuels
21. Social and economic impacts of algae biofuels production
22. Climate change mitigation potential of algae biofuels
23. Sustainability certification and standards for algae biofuels
production
24. Life cycle assessment of algae biofuels or LCA approaches in microalgal
based biofuels towards sustainability and carbon neutrality
25. Case studies on microalgal biofuels status and exploration