Handbook of biofuels production : processes and technologies Handbook of Biofuels Production Second Edition discusses advanced chemical biochemical and thermochemical biofuels production routes that are fast being developed to address the global increase in energy usage. Research and development in this field is aimed at improving the quality and environmental impact of biofuels production as well as the overall efficiency and output of biofuels production plants. The book provides a comprehensive and systematic reference on the range of biomass conversion processes and technology. Key changes for this second edition include increased coverage of emerging feedstocks including microalgae more emphasis on by product valorization for biofuels production additional chapters on emerging biofuel production methods and discussion of the emissions associated with biofuel use in engines. The editorial team is strengthened by the addition of two extra members and a number of new contributors have been invited to work with authors from the first edition to revise existing chapters thus offering fresh perspectives Front Cover; Handbook of Biofuels Production; Related titles; Handbook of Biofuels Production; Copyright; Contents; List of contributors; Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy; One Key issues and assessment of biofuels production; Two Biofuels from chemical and biochemical conversion processes and technologies; Three Biofuels from thermal and thermo chemical conversion processes and technologies; Four Integrated production and application of biofuels; Index; Back Cover; 1 Introduction: an overview of biofuels and production technologies 11 Biological and fermentative production of hydrogen12 Biological and fermentative conversion of syngas; 13 Chemical routes for the conversion of cellulosic platform molecules into high energy density biofuels; 14 Catalytic fast pyrolysis for improved liquid quality; 15 Production of bio syngas and bio hydrogen via gasification; 16 Production of bioalcohols via gasification; 17 Production of biofuels via hydrothermal conversion; 18 Production of biofuels via Fischer Tropsch synthesis: biomass to liquids; 19 Production of biofuels via bio oil upgrading and refining 2 Multiple objectives policies for biofuels production: environmental socio economic and regulatory issues3 Life cycle sustainability assessment of biofuels; 4 Biofuels: technology economics and policy issues; 5 Feedstocks and challenges to biofuel development; 6 Production of biodiesel via catalytic upgrading and refining of sustainable oleagineous feedstocks; 7 Biochemical catalytic production of biodiesel; 8 Production of fuels from microbial oil using oleaginous microorganisms; 9 Biochemical production of bioalcohols; 10 Production of biogas via anaerobic digestion 20 Biofuel production from food wastes21 Biochar in thermal and thermochemical biorefineries production of biochar as a coproduct; 22 Algae for biofuels: an emerging feedstock; 23 Utilization of biofuels in diesel engines; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Development of (bio)chemical conversion technologies; 1.3 Development of biological conversion technologies; 1.4 Thermochemical conversion technologies; 1.5 Process integration and biorefinery; 1.6 Future trends; Acknowledgment; References; 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Energy security and supply2.3 Emission reductions land use and other environmental impacts; 2.4 Food safety and development of rural areas; 2.5 Biofuels support policies; 2.6 Conclusions; References; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Main challenges for biofuel sustainability; 3.3 Life cycle sustainability assessment methodology; 3.4 LCA considerations of biomass to biofuel conversion routes; 3.5 Overview of major findings of selected LCA studies in biofuel production; 3.6 Conclusions; References; 4.1 Introduction