Description
Bioenergy Resources and Technologies presents advanced approaches and applications of bioenergy resources, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability. Chapters on the applications of bioenergy, the implementation of bioenergy as an alternative fuel, and future energy security make this an invaluable and unique resource to further advance the field. This book provides new information and novel techniques across a variety of bioenergy applications, with the book's authors addressing key uses for bioenergy resources as an alternative fuel. Various case studies and examples help demonstrate meaning and provide additional clarity.Social and economic aspects are included for each technology discussed, along with a number of research works and their findings in a diverse mix of areas including energy, environmental science, biotechnology, chemical engineering and mechanical engineering. Researchers and professionals in these disciplines will gain knowledge on the underlying concepts, technologies, fuel applications and solutions to global environmental issues using bioenergy resources.- Presents technical and social issues surrounding the latest bioenergy technologies- Explores solutions to global sustainability goals through bioenergy applications and the future of energy security- Includes experimental investigations of engine performance, emissions and combustion phenomena using different types of oxygenated fuel
Table of Contents
Section 1: Biomass Energy1. Usefulness of selected annual plants cultivated for more energy content biomass production purposes in a temperate climate2. Catalytic pyrolysis of biomass using shape selective zeolites for bio-oil enhancement3. Advance strategies for tar elimination from biomass gasification techniqueSection 2: Biogas Energy4. Biogas: A promising Clean energy technology5. Potential applications of ionic liquids on gas separation and bio-oil cleaning processSection 3: Hydrogen Energy6. Technologies for renewable hydrogen production7. Hydrogen production from electrolysis: mathematical modelling approach8. Techno-economic evaluation of hydrogen energy by flow sheeting simulation and economic evaluation9. Assessment of combined renewable sources and hydrogen storage for residential applicationSection 4: Biofuels Energy10. A comprehensive investigation on the effects of ceramic layering and cetane improver with avocado seed oil biodiesel fuelled diesel engine11. Effect of low carbon biofuel on carbon emissions in biodiesel fuelled CI engine12. Life cycle assessment and Techno-economic analysis of photosynthetic microalgae for sustainable biodiesel productionSection 5: Socio-economic Aspect of Bioenergy13. Social, economic and environmental aspects of bioenergy resources14. Policies and measures to promote the use of bioenergy resources for sustainable environmental
