Description
This book is a novel attempt at describing the fundamental aspects of and advancements in the field of biohythane production. The comprehensive collection of chapters is based on the fundamentals of heterotrophic hydrogen production and consequent methane production technologies. Emphasis is on the integration of two stages of a hybrid system for maximum gaseous energy generation from organic wastes, thus making the overall process economically viable. Readers get insight into the technological advancements made in the field of biohydrogen and biomethane production and the challenges involved in integrating these two technologies. The book also includes details of the microbiological, biochemical, and bioprocess aspects related to biohythane production, in addition to the applicability of this process, its socioeconomic concerns, and cost energy analysis, supplemented with illustrative diagrams, flowcharts, and comprehensive tables. It will be an ideal vade mecum for advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level students of biotechnology, microbiology, biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, and energy engineering; teachers and researchers in bioenergy, the environment, and biofuel production; and policy makers.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Background
Necessity of CO2-Neutral Energy Sources
Energizing the Future with Alternative Nonconventional/Renewable Energy Sources
Role of Biomass and Biotechnological Processes for Renewable Energy Production
Biofuels from Organic Wastes
Comparative Studies with the Conventional Process
Biohythane: Potential as a Future Fuel
Conclusion
References
Microbiology of the Biohythane Production Process
Introduction
Hydrogen Production by Dark Fermentation
Microbial Basis of Methanogenesis
Microbial Interactions
Conclusions
References
Biochemistry of the Biohythane Production Process
Introduction
Biochemistry behind Dark-Fermentative Hydrogen Production
Biochemistry behind Biomethane Production
Challenges and Opportunities toward Commercialization of Biohythane Technology
Conclusions
References
Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of Biohydrogen Production Processes
Introduction
Development of Mathematical Models to Correlate Substrate and Biomass
Concentration with Time
Substrate Inhibition Model
Determination of Cell Growth Kinetic Parameters
Cumulative Hydrogen Production by the Modified Gompertz Equation
Development of Mathematical Models for Cell Growth Kinetics in a Packed-Bed Reactor
Conclusion
References
Modeling and Simulation of the Biomethanation Process Using Organic Wastes
Introduction
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Thermodynamics and Kinetics
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