Introduction to Biofuels

Informationen zum Autor David M. Mousdale Klappentext 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 broader perspective! addressing the economic! social! and environmental issues that are extremely important to any study of bioenergy as a route to sustainable development. Zusammenfassung Covering the biofuels, this book discusses the multidisciplinary study of bioenergy and the potential for replacing fossil fuels. It explores key technologies, including biotechnology and genetic reprogramming of microorganisms. It addresses the economic, social, and environmental issues that are important to any study of bioenergy. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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).

Produktdetails

• Autoren: David M. Mousdale, David M. (Beocarta Ltd. Mousdale, Mousdale David M.
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 29.07.2010
• EAN: 9781439812075
• ISBN: 978-1-4398-1207-5
• Seiten: 456
• Serien: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Series; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Series
• Themen: Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik > Biologie > Genetik, Gentechnik; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical, ENERGY, SCIENCE / Biotechnology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, SCIENCE / Energy, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, biotechnology, environmental science, engineering & technology, Chemical Engineering, Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology, Industrial chemistry and chemical engineering