Description
Nanomaterials in Biomass Conversion: Advances and Applications for Bioenergy, Biofuels and Bio-based Products critically reviews the basic principles through to the latest advances in the emerging field of nanotechnology for the production of biofuels and bioenergy.Divided into 3 parts, the first five chapters explain the fundamentals of nanomaterials, their properties, characterization, and basic processes for synthesis. Part 2, which constitutes the majority of the book, reviews the various methods and technologies for the conversion of biomass to bioenergy, biofuels, and value-added products using nanomaterials. This includes homogeneous and heterogeneous nano-catalytic systems, nano-photocatalytic conversion, nanomaterial-assisted anaerobic digestion, nanoparticles-immobilized enzymes conversion, the production of biogas, volatile fatty acids, and value-added products, and in carbon capture and conversion to sustainable energy products, as well as the potential of nano-biochar, nano-cellulose, and other nanomaterials in microbial fuel cells, bioelectrochemical systems, and batteries. Finally, Part 3 addresses the techno-economics and financial viability in the context of the circular economy, risk related to toxicology, stability, and environmental impacts, and considers the various challenges and future opportunities of biomass conversion through nanomaterials.Nanomaterials in Biomass Conversion is an invaluable resource for researchers and engineers involved in the production of bioenergy, biofuel, and bioproducts, and will also be of benefit to those interested in environmental remediation, pollution management, and cleaner energy production.- Critically examines the role of nanomaterials in the management of waste biomass as applied to bioenergy and biofuels- Explains various nanotechnological methods for the conversion of waste biomass into value-added products- Discusses the basic principles, operational aspects, ongoing developments, and future perspectives related to the applications of nanotechnologies and nanomaterials in biomass conversion- Provides solutions to the key challenges of nanotechnologies and nanomaterials in the conversion of biomass, along with future challenges and risks
Table of Contents
Part I- Fundamentals 1. Biomass Feedstock: A sustainable source of energy production 2. Introduction to Nanomaterials: A strategic tool for production of biofuels and bioenergy from biomass 3. Chemical and bio-mediated processes for synthesis of nanomaterials 4. Nanomaterials derived from animals, plants and microbes for energy production 5. Physicochemical attributes, structural characterization, and catalytic properties of nanomaterials Part II- Nanomaterials for conversion of biomass to bioenergy, biofuels and value added products 6. Nanocatalytic processes for conversion of biomass to green fuels 7. Homogeneous and heterogeneous nano-catalytic systems for bioenergy and biofuel production 8. Nano photocatalytic conversion of biomass to bioenergy 9. Potential role of Nano-biochar, nano-cellulose and other nanomaterials in microbial fuel cell 10. Nano-biochar, nano-cellulose and other nanomaterials in bioelectrochemical system 11. Nano-cellulose based electrode systems in batteries for energy production 12. Nanomaterial assisted anaerobic digestion of biomass for bioenergy and biofuel production 13. Advances in nanomaterials for production of fuel gases from biomass 14. Nanoparticles-immobilized enzymes for biomass conversion 15. Developments in nanomaterials for conversion of biomass to Bio-based value added products 16. Production of volatile fatty acids from biomass, their recovery and applications in fuel and other valued products formation 17. Nanomaterials for carbon capture and their conversion to useful products for sustainable energy production Part III: Risk Assessment, Economic growth, Challenges and future perspectives 18. Recent advancements in nanomaterials for mitigation of carbon footprints 19. Recovery of resources and Circular-Economy from biomass derived waste through aerobic and anaerobic digestion-based techniques 20. Potential risks, Toxicology, stability, Economic feasibility and environmental impacts of biomass conversion 21. Challenges and future prospective of biomass conversion to various products
