Biofuels
By: Wim Soetaert, Erick Vandamme.
Contributors: Vandamme, Erick J., 1943-
Series: Wiley series in renewable resource
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 242
ISBN-13: 9780470026748
Subjects: Biomass energy -- Technological innovations; Biomass energy -- Economic aspects; Renewable natural resources
Description: "Biofuels covers the use and conversion technologies of biomass as a renewable resource to produce bioenergy in a sustainable way, mainly in the form of liquid and gaseous biofuels. It gives a broad overview of biofuel developments from both a technical and an economical angle. The different production technologies for biofuels that exist or are under development are extensively covered in depth, dealing with both first generation as well as second generation technologies. Market developments in the sector, including trends on prices, markets and growth are also discussed. The link between the technical and economical developments are indicated throughout the text. The interactions between the technical, economical and ecological aspects are clearly expressed in this volume and are actually covered here for the first time in a single comprehensive volume." "This comprehensive text will prove useful for chemists, biologists and engineers working in the emerging biofuels industry, for researchers and academics interested in the field, as well as for those active in conventional fuel companies. The book is also relevant to people active in policy or financing, either within the government, industry or academia. This volume offers an excellent source of useful information and allows reflection about the bio-based economy in general."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.