Li Y., Khanal S.K. Bioenergy: Principles and Applications

John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2017. — 598 p. — ISBN: 1118568311The search for altenative, renewable sources of fuel and energy from plants, algae, and waste materials has catalyzed in recent years. Bioenergy: Principles and Practices provides an invaluable introduction to the fundamentals of bioenergy feedstocks, processing, and industry. Bioenergy provides readers with an understanding of foundational information on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation biofuels. Coverage spans from feedstock production of key energy sources such as grasses, canes, and woody plants through chemical conversion processes and industrial application. Each chapter provides a thorough description of fundamental concepts, definitions of key terms, case studies and practical examples and exercises. Bioenergy: Principles and Practices will be an essential resource for students, bioengineers, chemists, and industry personnel tying key concepts of bioenergy science to valuable real world application.Bioenergy Fundamentals
Introduction ato Bioenergy
Units and Conversions
Mass and Energy Balances
Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Basic Chemical Reactions
Organic and Carbohydrate Chemistry
Plant Structural Chemistry
Microbial Metabolisms
Bioenergy Feedstocks
Starch-Based Feedstocks
Oilseed-Based Feedstocks
Lignocellulose-Based Feedstocks
Algae-Based Feedstocks
Biological Conversion Technologies
Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Feedstocks
Enzymatic Hydrolysis
Ethanol Fermentation
Butanol Fermentation
Syngas Fermentation
Fundamentals of Anaerobic Digestion
Biogas Production and Applications
Microbial Fuel Cells
Thermal Conversion Technologies
Combustion for Heat and Power
Gasification
Pyrolysis
Biobased Refinery
Sugar-Based Biorefinery
Starch-Based Biorefinery
Lignocellulose-Based Biorefinery
Lipid-Based Biorefinery
Bioenergy System Analysis
Techno-Economic Assessment
Life-Cycle Assessment
Government Policy and Standards for Bioenergy