Process synthesis for fuel ethanol production

"Process engineering can potentially provide the means to develop economically viable and environmentally friendly technologies for the production of fuel ethanol. Focusing on a key tool of process engineering, Process Synthesis for Fuel Ethanol Production is a comprehensive guide to the design...

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Main Author Cardona, C. A.
Other Authors Sanchez, O. J., Gutierrez, L. F.
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, ©2010.
SeriesBiotechnology and bioprocessing series ; 32.
Subjects
Ethanol as fuel.
Corn > Biotechnology.
Sugarcane > Biotechnology.
Biomass energy.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781439815984
1439815984
9781628706703
1628706708
9781439815977
1439815976
Physical Description1 online resource (xxi, 393 pages) : illustrations, map.

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Table of Contents:
  • Biofuels
  • Process design and role of process synthesis
  • Feedstocks for fuel ethanol production
  • Feedstock conditioning and pretreatment
  • Hydrolysis of carbohydrate polymers
  • Microorganisms for ethanol production
  • Ethanolic fermentation technologies
  • Analysis of ethanol recovery and dehydration
  • Integrated processes for fuel ethanol production
  • Environmental aspects of fuel ethanol production
  • Technological configurations for fuel ethanol production in the industry
  • Food security versus fuel ethanol production
  • Perspectives and challenges in fuel ethanol production.

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