Full Description
This book presents a collection of studies on state-of-art techniques developed specifically for lignocellulose component derivation, and for the production of functional materials, composite polymers, carbonaceous biocatalysts, and pellets from lignocellulosic biomass, with an emphasis on using sustainable chemistry and engineering to develop innovative materials and fuels for practical application. Technological strategies for the physical processing or biological conversion of biomass for material production are also presented. All chapters were contributed by respected experts in the field from around the globe, providing a broad range of perspectives on cutting-edge applications.
The book offers an ideal reference guide for academic researchers and industrial engineers in the fields of natural renewable materials, biorefinery of lignocellulose, biofuels and environmental engineering. It can also be used as a comprehensive reference source for university students inchemical engineering, material science and environmental engineering.
Contents
Part 1: Isolation and Purification of Lignocellulose Components.- Chapter 1. Isolation, Purification, and Potential Applications of Xylan.- Part 2: Composite Polymers Derived from Lignin and Cellulose.- Chapter 2. Development of Lignin-Based Antioxidants for Polymers.- Chapter 3. Nanocellulose Applications in Papermaking.- Part 3: Functional Materials Derived from Cellulose and Lignocelluloses.- Chapter 4. Recent Advances in Cellulose Chemistry and Potential Applications.- Chapter 5. Production, Characterization and Alternative Applications of Biochar.- Chapter 6. Carbons from Biomass for Electrochemical Capacitors.- Chapter 7. Carbonaceous Catalysts from Biomass.- Chapter 8. Synthesis and Design of Engineered Biochars as Electrode Materials in Energy Storage Systems.- Part 4: Biomass Pellets as Fuels.- Chapter 9. Biomass Pelletization: Contribution to Renewable Power Generation Scenarios.- Chapter 10. Biocarbon Production and Use as A Fuel.- Chapter 11. Mechanical Aspects and Applications of Pellets Prepared from Biomass Resources.- Part 5: Biosynthesis of Polymers from Renewable Biomass.- Chapter 12. Microbial Production and Properties of Lactic Acid-Based Polymers and Oligomers from Renewable Feedstock.
