Description
Industrial Biorefineries and White Biotechnology provides a comprehensive look at the increasing focus on developing the processes and technologies needed for the conversion of biomass to liquid and gaseous fuels and chemicals, in particular, the development of low-cost technologies.During the last 3-4 years, there have been scientific and technological developments in the area; this book represents the most updated information and technological perspective on the topic.- Provides information on the most advanced and innovative pretreatment processes and technologies for biomass- Covers information on lignocellulosic and algal biomass to work on the principles of biorefinery- Provides information on integration of processes for the pretreatment of biomass- Designed as a textbook for both graduate students and researchers
Table of Contents
Part A: Industrial BiorefineriesPreface1. Biorefinery concepts in comparison to industrial crude oil and gas refineries2. Algal Biorefineries3A. Paper mills and Wood-based Biorefineries3B. The Pine Biorefinery Platform Chemicals Value Chain4A. Sugar- & Starch-based Biorefineries4B. Ethanol from sugarcane in Brazil: economic perspectives5. Vegetable oil biorefineries6. Biogas biorefineries7. Civilisation Biorefineries: Efficient utilization of urban waste based bioresources8. Biomass-pyrolysis for hybrid biorefineries9. Single-cell biorefineryPart B: White Biotechnology10. Biocatalysis11. White Biotechnology for organic acids12. White biotechnology for amino acids13. White Biotechnology for Industrial Enzymes14. White Biotechnology for biosurfactants15. White Biotechnology for biopolymers- Exopolysaccharides16. White Biotechnology for biopolymers- Polyhydroxyalkanoates17. White Biotechnology for biopolymers-Polyhydroxybutyrate18. White Biotechnology for specialty chemicals-Cosmetics19. White Biotechnology for specialty chemicals- Food additives
