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The search for alternative sources of energy to offset diminishing resources of easy and cost-effective fossil fuels has become a global initiative, and fuel generated from biomass is a leading competitor in this arena. Large-scale introduction of biofuels into the energy mix could contribute to environmentally and economicaly sustainable development on a global scale. The processes and methodologies presented in this volume will offer a cutting-edge and comprehensive approach to the production of biofuels, for engineers, researchers, and students.
List of contents
Preface xvii
List of Contributors xix
1 Introduction to Biofuels 1
Pramod Kumar and Vikash Babu
1.1 Global Scenario of Biofuel Production and Economy 4
References 7
2 Advances in Biofuel Production 11
M.D. Berni, I.L. Dorileo, J.M. Prado, T. Forster-Carneiro and M.A.A. Meireles
2.1 Introduction 12
2.2 Advances in the Production of First, Second and Third Generation Biofuels 16
2.3 Future Trends of Biofuels Development 44
2.3 Conclusions 54
Acknowledgements 55
References 55
3 Processing of Biofuels 59
Divya Gupta, Ajeet Singh, Ashwani Sharma and Anshul Nigam
3.1 Introduction 59
3.2 Biodiesel from Algae 61
3.3 Cellulosic Ethanol 72
3.4 Syngas 78
3.5 Conclusion 80
References 80
4 Bioconversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass for Bioethanol Production 85
Virendra Kumar, Purnima Dhall, Rita Kumar and Anil Kumar
4.1 Introduction 86
4.2 Bioethanol Production Process 90
4.3 Genetic Engineering for Bioethanol Production 109
4.4 Future Perspective 111
References 112
5 Recent Progress on Microbial Metabolic Engineering for the Conversion of Lignocellulose Waste for Biofuel Production 119
Shubhangini Sharma, Reena, Anil Kumar and Pallavi Mittal
5.1 Introduction 120
5.2 Role of Genetic and Metabolic Engineering in Biofuel Production 122
5.3 Problems with Different Biofuels and Areas of Improvement 124
5.4 General Process of Metabolic Engineering 127
5.5 Metabolic Engineering in Different Microorganisms 133
5.6 Conclusion 141
References 142
6 Microbial Production of Biofuels 147
Panwar AS, Jugran J and Joshi GK
6.1 Introduction 147
6.2 Types of Biofuels Produced Through Microorganisms 149
6.3 Future Prospects and Conclusion 163
References 165
7 Microalgae in Biofuel Production-Current Status and Future Prospects 167
Navneet Singh Chaudhary
7.1 Introduction 168
7.2 Microalgae in Biofuel Production 170
7.3 Comparison of Cyanobacteria with Microalgae in Biofuel Production 171
7.4 Applications of Cyanobacteria and Microalgae in Biofuel Production 172
7.5 Selection of Microalgae for Biofuel Production 177
7.6 Cultivation of Microalgae for Production of Biofuel and Co-Products 179
7.7 Harvesting and Drying of Microalgae 181
7.8 Processing, Extraction and Separation of Microalgae 182
7.9 Biofuels and Co-Products from Microalgae 184
7.10 Challenges and Hurdles in Biofuel Production 192
7.11 Genetic and Metabolic Engineering of Microalgae for Biofuel-Bioenergy Production 198
7.12 Conclusion and Future Prospectus 204
References 206
8 Bioethanol Production Processes 211
Mohammad J. Taherzadeh, Patrik R. Lennartsson, Oliver Teichert and Håkan Nordholm
8.1 Introduction 211
8.2 Global Market for Bioethanol and Future Prospects 212
8.3 Overall Process of Bioethanol Production 213
8.4 Production of Sugars from Raw Materials 213
8.5 Characterization of Lignocellulosic Materials 218
8.6 Sugar Solution from Lignocellulosic Materials 220
8.7 Basic Concepts of Fermentation 225
8.8 Conversion of Simple Sugars to Ethanol 225
8.9 Biochemical Basis for Ethanol Production from Hexoses 226
8.10 Biochemical Basis for Ethanol Production from Pentoses 228
8.11 Microorganisms Related to Ethanol Fermentation 229
8.12 Fermentation Process
About the author
Dr. Vikash Babu, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era University, India, where he advises graduate students. He has received many professional awards, published numerous articles for journals and international conferences. His area of interest is industrial microbiology and bioenergy. Recently, he was awarded a research project from DBT, Govt. of India, for the production of bioplastics.
Dr. Ashish Thapliyal has over 15 years of research experience and completed his PhD from HNB Garhwal University with a University Grants Commission (UGC-India) fellowship. He has held positions at National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, as well as Utah State University. He has also been associated with Graphic Era University (GEU), India, and helped in the establishment of the Department of Biotechnology at GEU.
Dr. Girijesh Kumar Patel received his bachelor of science degree in chemistry and botany and master of science in biotechnology from Gorakhpur University in 2004. After completing his PhD at the Indian Institute of Techology, he joined Graphic Era University as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology. He has contributed several international research papers and book chapters and is the official reviewer of many international journals.
Summary
The search for alternative energy sources to offset diminishing resources of easy and cost-effective fossil fuels has become a global initiative. Fuel generated from biomass is a leading competitor in this arena.
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