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Applications of Biomass-Derived Materials for Bioproducts and Bioenergy.

A unique overview of usage of biomass, biomaterials, and bioproducts, including biopolymers. Included are materials, processes, usage as an energy source, and applications. It is intended to educate professionals and graduate students, who typically must acquire knowledge outside of traditional disc...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chejne Janna, Farid (Energy engineer)
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: E., Maria del Pilar Noriega
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: München : Hanser, 2023.
Subjects:
Biomass.
Biomasse.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • About the Authors
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Contents
  • 1 Applications of Biomass-Derived Materials for Bioproducts and Bioenergy
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Biomass Definition
  • 1.3 The Role of Biomass in the Natural Carbon Cycle
  • 1.4 Biomass as Our Only Renewable Source of Carbon-Based Fuels and Chemicals
  • 1.5 Overview of Biomass Conversion Technologies
  • 1.6 Bioeconomy
  • 2 Biomass and Green Chemistry
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Anatomical Classification
  • 2.3 Multiscale Structure of Biomass
  • 2.4 Biomolecules
  • 2.4.1 Sucrose
  • 2.4.2 Starch
  • 2.4.3 Cellulose
  • 2.4.4 Hemicellulose
  • 2.4.5 Chitin and Chitosan
  • 2.4.6 Lignin
  • 2.4.7 Extractives and Essential Oils
  • 2.4.8 Lipids/Triglycerides
  • 2.4.9 Chlorophyll and Heme
  • 2.4.10 Proteins, Collagen, and Keratin
  • 2.4.11 Ash
  • 2.5 Chemical Composition and Physicochemical Properties of Biomass Particles
  • 2.6 Biomass Inventories
  • 3 Biomaterials and Bioproducts
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Products from Sucrose
  • 3.3 Products from Starch
  • 3.4 Products from Cellulose
  • 3.5 Products from Hemicellulose
  • 3.6 Products from Chitin/Chitosan and Other Chito-oligosaccharides
  • 3.7 Products from Lignin and Phenol Derivatives
  • 3.8 Products from Essential Oils
  • 3.9 Products from Lipids
  • 3.10 Products from Pyrolysis Oil
  • 3.11 Products from Syngas
  • 3.12 Products from Biochar
  • 3.13 Biofuels
  • 3.14 Building Blocks from Sugars
  • 3.15 Natural Fibers
  • 3.16 Bio-Polymers
  • 4 Biomass Conversion Processes
  • 4.1 Mechanical Processing
  • 4.1.1 Biomass Structure
  • 4.1.2 Size Reduction
  • 4.1.3 Biomass Pelletizing
  • 4.2 Drying
  • 4.2.1 Types of Dryers
  • 4.2.2 Non-conventional Energy Sources
  • 4.2.3 Final Remarks
  • 4.3 Biological Processing
  • 4.3.1 Metabolic Processes
  • 4.3.2 Equipment and Methods
  • 4.3.3 Final Remarks
  • 4.4 Thermochemical Processing
  • 4.4.1 Description of Thermochemical Processing
  • 4.4.2 Technologies for Thermochemical Processing
  • 4.4.3 Final Remarks
  • 5 Biorefineries
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Definition, Processes, and Concepts
  • 5.3 Lessons Learned from Petroleum Refineries
  • 5.4 Challenges
  • 6 Case Studies
  • 6.1 Case Study 1: Hybrid Biomass Gasification-Photovoltaic System for Electricity Generation in Isolated Regions
  • 6.1.1 Description of the Experimental System
  • 6.1.2 Final Remarks
  • 6.2 Case Study 2: Pelletizing Project in Colombia
  • 6.2.1 Biomass Pelletizing Campaign
  • 6.2.2 Final Remarks
  • 6.3 Case Study 3: Bio-oil Production
  • 6.3.1 Materials and Methods
  • 6.3.2 Overall Results
  • 6.3.3 Final Remarks
  • 6.4 Case Study 4: Sustainable Animal Feed
  • 6.4.1 Palm Kernel Expeller as Feed Ingredient
  • 6.4.2 Butterfat Results
  • 6.4.3 Final Remarks
  • 6.5 Case Study 5: Sustainable Energy Recovery
  • 6.5.1 Oil Palm Biomass as Sustainable Feedstock
  • 6.5.2 Biomass Densification Results
  • 6.5.3 Final Remarks
  • Appendix
  • Index