Biofuels : biotechnology, chemistry, and sustainable development

Exploring the scientific underpinnings for the commercialisation of lignocellulosic ethanol, this book begins with the historical context, examining the political and economic pressures that fostered the first large-scale production and use of bioethanol.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Mousdale, David M.
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Boca Raton : CRC Press, ©2008.
Subjects
Alcohol as fuel.
Biomass energy.
Lignocellulose > Biotechnology.
Biotechnology.
Bioengineering.
Conservation of natural resources.
Power resources.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781420051254
1420051253
9781628706260
1628706260
1281400963
9781281400963
9781420051247
1420051245
Physical Description1 online resource (xix, 404 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Historical development of bioethanol as a fuel
  • Chemistry, biochemistry and microbiology of lignocellulosic biomass
  • Biotechnology of bioethanol production from lignocellulosic feedstocks
  • Biochemical engineering and bioprocess management for fuel ethanol
  • The economics of bioethanol
  • Diversifying the biofuels portfolio
  • Radical options for the development of biofuels
  • Biofuels as products of integrated bioprocesses.

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