Microbial biotechnology for bioenergy /
Microbial Biotechnology for Bioenergy presents the new and emerging biotechnological and microbiological approaches in bioenergy and their economic, social, and environmental implications. Using the latest global data and statistics, it analyses how bioenergy technology improves quality of life by r...
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2024.
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Table of Contents:
- Front Cover
- Microbial Biotechnology for Bioenergy
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- List of contributors
- About the editors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1 Sources, challenges, and environmental views
- 1 Microbial biotechnology for bioenergy: general overviews
- 1.1 Introduction to bioenergy
- 1.2 Sources and challenges of bioenergy
- 1.3 Role of microorganisms in bioenergy generation
- 1.4 Challenges of bioenergy
- 1.5 Innovations of bioenergy
- 1.5.1 Gasification
- 1.5.2 Biocoal
- 1.5.3 Algae
- 1.5.4 Biocube
- 1.6 Bioenergy and environmental conservation
- 1.7 Environmental benefits of bioenergy
- 1.8 Challenges and considerations in bioenergy
- 1.9 Call to action for bioenergy prioritization
- 1.10 Conclusion
- References
- 2 Global advances in bioenergy production technologies
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Bioenergy
- 2.2.1 Generations of bioenergy technologies in bioenergy production
- 2.2.1.1 Biomass conversion technology: physicochemical conversion technology
- 2.3 Extraction or separation method
- 2.3.1 Thermochemical conversion technology
- 2.3.2 Conventional combustion
- 2.3.3 Carbonization
- 2.3.4 Liquefaction
- 2.3.5 Pyrolysis
- 2.3.6 Gasification
- 2.4 Biochemical conversion technology
- 2.4.1 Types of biochemical conversion technologies
- 2.4.1.1 Anaerobic digestion
- 2.4.1.2 Fermentation
- 2.5 Biological conversion technology
- 2.5.1 Dark fermentation
- 2.5.2 Biophotolysis process
- 2.5.2.1 Direct biophotolysis
- 2.5.2.2 Indirect biophotolysis
- 2.6 Economic and environmental implications of the bioenergy production technologies
- 2.7 Limitation of bioenergy production technologies
- 2.8 Potentials and future prospects in bioenergy production technologies
- 2.9 Conclusion
- References
- 3 Role of biotechnology and processing in bioenergy
- 3.1 Introduction.
- 3.1.1 Biofuel classification
- 3.1.1.1 Generations of biofuels
- 3.1.1.2 Varieties of biofuels
- 3.2 Technology for converting biomass into biofuel
- 3.2.1 Processes of physicochemical conversion
- 3.2.1.1 Method for extraction or separation
- 3.2.1.2 Transesterification
- 3.2.2 Thermochemical conversion procedures
- 3.2.2.1 Standard combustion
- 3.2.2.2 Carbonization
- 3.2.2.3 Liquefaction
- 3.2.2.4 Pyrolysis
- 3.2.2.5 Gasification
- 3.2.3 Processes of biochemical conversion
- 3.2.3.1 Mechanism of fermentation
- 3.2.3.2 Anaerobic digestion
- 3.2.4 Biological process
- 3.2.4.1 Biophotolysis
- 3.2.4.2 Photofermentation
- 3.2.4.3 Dark fermentation
- 3.2.4.4 Multistage bioreactor for the production of biogas
- 3.3 Limitations and opportunities related to economic and environmental issues
- 3.3.1 Comparing the economic viability of fossil fuel with biofuel
- 3.3.2 Environmental effects and advantages
- 3.3.3 Bioenergy generation has several limitations
- 3.3.4 Future possibilities and future research considerations for efficient bioenergy generation
- 3.4 Conclusion
- References
- 4 Distribution of biomass sources for bioenergy production: challenges and benefits
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Types of biomass
- 4.2.1 Agricultural products and wood
- 4.2.2 Solid waste
- 4.2.3 Landfill gas and biogas
- 4.2.4 Ethanol
- 4.2.5 Biodiesel
- 4.3 Overview of biomass sources
- 4.4 Challenges in biomass distribution for bioenergy production
- 4.5 Benefits of biomass distribution for bioenergy production
- 4.6 Biomass resource mapping and assessment
- 4.7 Policies and regulations for biomass distribution
- 4.8 Technological advances in biomass conversion
- 4.9 Conclusion
- References
- 5 Decarbonization and the future fuels
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Decarbonization strategies and management.
- 5.3 Pathways to creating a successful decarbonization strategy
- 5.3.1 Pinpointing achievable tasks and taking swift actions to lower the carbon footprint
- 5.3.2 Decide on what can be done internally and where external collaborators are required
- 5.3.3 Read and understand the regulatory landscape
- 5.3.4 Embrace digitization
- 5.3.5 Learn the technicality, competence, and comprehensive knowledge
- 5.3.6 Give priority to technologies that are available, less risky, and of low cost
- 5.3.7 Build adaptability into the plan
- 5.3.8 Communicate
- 5.3.9 Accept uncertainty
- 5.4 Decarbonization strategy
- 5.5 Strategies to capitalize on the three cross-cutting ways
- 5.6 Advantages and disadvantages of decarbonization
- 5.6.1 Advantages of decarbonization
- 5.6.1.1 A decrease in greenhouse gas emissions
- 5.6.1.2 Clean air to breathe
- 5.6.1.3 Higher crop yields
- 5.6.1.4 It increases employment opportunities
- 5.6.1.5 Lower cost of living
- 5.6.2 Disadvantages of decarbonization
- 5.6.2.1 Regulations
- 5.6.2.2 High electricity costs
- 5.6.2.3 Loss of jobs
- 5.6.2.4 Negative environmental effects
- 5.6.2.5 Competition
- 5.7 Fuel
- 5.7.1 Definition of fuel
- 5.7.2 Fuel efficiency
- 5.8 Characteristics of good fuel
- 5.9 Types of fuel
- 5.9.1 Fossil fuel
- 5.9.1.1 Coal formation
- 5.9.2 Future fuels
- 5.9.3 Biofuel
- 5.9.3.1 Generation of biofuels
- 5.9.4 Fuel gas
- 5.9.5 Liquid fuel
- 5.9.6 Solid fuel
- 5.10 Impact of decarbonization on fuel production
- 5.11 Importance of decarbonization
- 5.12 The negative effects of decarbonization
- 5.13 Conclusion
- References
- 6 Bioenergy: the environmentalist's perspectives
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Bioenergy
- 6.2.1 Forms of bioenergy
- 6.2.2 Bioenergy sources
- 6.2.2.1 Biomass sources
- 6.2.2.2 Biofuel sources
- 6.2.2.3 Biogas sources.
- 6.2.3 Bioenergy conversion technologies
- 6.2.3.1 Combustion
- 6.2.3.2 Gasification
- 6.2.3.3 Anaerobic digestion
- 6.3 Significance of bioenergy in the energy sector
- 6.4 Global energy demand and bioenergy potential
- 6.5 The environmentalists' perspectives
- 6.6 Food security and agricultural impacts of bioenergy
- 6.7 Bioenergy and agricultural land use
- 6.8 Food prices and bioenergy
- 6.9 Supporting smallholder farmers
- 6.10 Environmental policy integration in bioenergy
- 6.11 Environmental policy integration
- 6.12 Strategies for environmental policy integration in bioenergy
- 6.13 Challenges and opportunities
- 6.14 Conclusion
- References
- 7 Current trend of bioenergy of biogas, biomethane, and hydrogen in developed countries
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Transition of biomass from traditional use to modern use
- 7.2.1 Traditional use of biomass
- 7.2.2 Modern use of biomass
- 7.3 Biomass energy resources
- 7.3.1 Plant origin biomass energy resources
- 7.3.2 Forest biomass resources (obtained from the forest and its byproducts)
- 7.3.3 Animal biomass energy sources
- 7.3.4 Biomass energy sources from biodegradable waste, urban waste, and industrial waste
- 7.4 Biofuels
- 7.4.1 Bioenathole
- 7.4.2 Biogas
- 7.4.3 Hydrogen
- 7.4.3.1 Australia
- 7.4.3.2 European Union
- 7.4.3.3 Canada
- 7.4.3.4 The United States of America
- 7.4.3.5 South Korea
- 7.4.3.6 Japan
- 7.5 Current trend of bioenergy in developed countries
- 7.6 Conclusion
- References
- 8 Emerging technology in global bioenergy generation
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Role of technology in the development of bioenergy
- 8.2.1 Development of process technology
- 8.2.2 Developments in catalysis
- 8.2.3 Enzyme production
- 8.2.4 Availability of feedstock
- 8.2.5 Developments in reactor systems
- 8.3 Conclusion
- References.
- 2 Yesterday, today and tomorrow innovations of bioenergy
- 9 Bioconversion of biomass energy and biological residues: the role of microbes
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.1.1 Biomass wastes
- 9.1.1.1 Components of biomass wastes and biological residues
- 9.1.1.1.1 Lignin
- 9.1.1.1.2 Hemicelluloses
- 9.1.1.1.3 Cellulose
- 9.1.1.1.4 Murein and chitin
- 9.1.2 Environmental effects of biomass waste and biological residues
- 9.1.3 Products of waste bioconversion
- 9.1.3.1 Biofuels
- 9.1.3.2 Organic acids
- 9.1.3.3 Enzymes
- 9.1.3.4 Antibiotics
- 9.1.3.5 Flavors
- 9.1.3.6 Organic manure
- 9.1.4 Microorganisms in the bioconversion of biomass and biological residues
- 9.1.5 Factors affecting microbial degradation of biomass and biological residues
- 9.1.5.1 Temperature
- 9.1.5.2 Moisture
- 9.1.5.3 Incubation time
- 9.1.5.4 Aeration and substrate size
- 9.1.5.5 pH
- 9.1.5.6 Structural complexity
- 9.1.5.7 Decrease in biomass polysaccharides
- 9.1.6 Role of microorganisms in bioconversion of biomass energy and biological residues
- 9.1.6.1 Composting
- 9.1.6.1.1 Mesophilic phase (25°C-40°C)
- 9.1.6.1.2 Thermophilic phase (35°C-65°C)
- 9.1.6.1.3 Cooling phase
- 9.1.6.1.4 Maturation and curing phase
- 9.1.6.2 Anaerobic digestion
- 9.1.6.2.1 Hydrolysis
- 9.1.6.2.2 Acidogenesis
- 9.1.6.2.3 Acetogenesis
- 9.1.6.2.4 Methanogenesis
- 9.1.7 Importance of composting and anaerobic digestion
- 9.1.8 Microbial consortia and adaptation for biomass bioconversions
- 9.1.8.1 Microbial consortia for biomass bioconversions
- 9.1.8.1.1 Bacterial consortium
- 9.1.8.1.2 Fungal consortium
- 9.1.8.1.3 Bacterial and fungal consortia
- 9.1.8.2 Microbial adaptation
- 9.2 Conclusion
- References
- 10 Potentials of organic waste to provide bioenergy
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Organic waste
- 10.2.1 Categories of organic waste.