David M. Mousdale

Introduction to Biofuels (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Providing complete coverage of biofuels, this new textbook discusses the multidisciplinary study of bioenergy and the potential for replacing fossil fuels in the coming decades. Presenting numerous examples throughout the text, this book explores key technologies, including biotechnology and genetic reprogramming of microorganisms. The author also examines the future of chemistry from a broad perspective, addressing the economic, social, and environmental issues that are extremely important to any study of bioenergy as a route to sustainable development.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 455
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juli 2010
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781439812082
• Artikelnr.: 57150406

Autorenporträt

David M. Mousdale

Inhaltsangabe

Ethanol as the Leading "First-Generation" Biofuel. Cellulosic Ethanol as a
"Second-Generation" Biofuel. Microbiology of Cellulosic Ethanol Production
I: Yeasts. Microbiology of Cellulosic Ethanol Production II: Bacteria.
Biochemical Engineering of Cellulosic Ethanol. The Economics of Fuel
Ethanol. Advanced Biofuels: The Widening Portfolio of Alternatives to
Ethanol. Chemically Produced Biofuels. Sustainability of Biofuels
Production. Biofuels as Products of Integrated Bioprocesses
(Biorefineries).