Description
Biomass, Biopolymer-Based Materials and Bioenergy: Construction, Biomedical and Other Industrial Applications covers a broad range of material types, including natural fiber reinforced polymer composites, particulate composites, fiberboard, wood fiber composites, and plywood composite that utilize natural, renewable and biodegradable agricultural biomass. In terms of bioenergy, the authors explore not only the well-known processing methods of biofuels, but also the kinetics of biofuels production pathways, a techno-economic analysis on biomass gasification, and biomass gasification with further upgrading into diesel additives and hybrid renewable energy systems for power generation.Further chapters discuss advanced techniques for the development of biomass-based composites, biopolymer-based composites, biomass gasification, thermal kinetic design and techno-economic analysis of biomass gasification. By introducing these topics, the book highlights a totally new research theme in biopolymer-based composite materials and bioenergy.- Covers a broad range of different research fields, including biopolymer and natural fiber reinforcement used in the development of composites- Demonstrates key research themes in materials science and engineering, including materials processing, polymer science, biofuel processing, and thermal and kinetic studies- Presents valuable information for those working in research and development departments, and for graduate students (Masters and PhDs)
Table of Contents
Part I: Biopolymers and Biomass-reinforced Green Composites1. Introduction2. Biomass based green composites: Fabrication, Properties and characterization3. Biomass based green composites and their applications in automotive industries4. Posidonia oceanica waste reinforced PLA nanocomposites: Fabrication and applications5. Bagasse fiber reinforced composites and their applications in the construction and building industries6. Biomass reinforced composites and their utilization in packaging industries7. Fabrication and mechanical properties evaluation of agro-waste biomass based green composites8. Starch based Biodegradable Green Composites: Development and their applications9. Coconut coir based natural fiber composites: Mechanical properties and applications10. Bamboo fiber reinforced polymer composites: Mechanical Properties and Applications11. Banana fiber reinforced polymer composites: Mechanical properties and Applications12. Revalorization of agricultural wastes as novel precursor for cellulose nanofibrils extracted by steam explosion and their effect on bionanocomposite properties13. Natural fibres as reinforcement phases in different thermoplastic and/or thermosetting matrices for industrial applicationsPart II: Biofuels14. Biofuels: their Characterization and analysis15. The consideration of economics during processing of biofuels16. Energy production from corn, cellulosic, and algae biomass17. An introduction to Biofuels, foods, livestock, and the environment18. The use of Crop residues for biofuel production19. An overview of the carbon footprint of the biofuels from corn and sugarcane20. The production of Biodiesel by Using Karanja (Pongamia pinnata) and Jatropha (Jatropha curcas) Oil21. The production of biofuel from rice bran oil22. The current and future perspectives of biofuels23. The thermochemical conversion of biomass into biofuels
