Biofuel and bioenergy produced from biowastes and biomass is a clean energy source which can be produced renewably. The 21 chapters of this book provide state-of-the-art reviews, current research, and technology developments with respect to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation biofuels and bioenergy. The bo
Biomass and Bioenergy: Processing and Properties
β Scribed by Khalid Rehman Hakeem, Mohammad Jawaid, Umer Rashid (eds.)
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Year
- 2014
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 377
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Biomass obtained from agricultural residues or forest can be used to produce different materials and bioenergy required in a modern society. As compared to other resources available, biomass is one of the most common and widespread resources in the world. Thus, biomass has the potential to provide a renewable energy source, both locally and across large areas of the world. It is estimated that the total investment in the biomass sector between 2008 and 2021 will reach the large sum of $104 billion. Presently bioenergy is the most important renewable energy option and will remain so the near and medium-term future. Previously several countries try to explore the utilization of biomass in bioenergy and composite sector. Biomass has the potential to become the worldβs largest and most sustainable energy source and will be very much in demand. Bioenergy is based on resources that can be utilized on a sustainable basis all around the world and can thus serve as an effective option for the provision of energy services. In addition, the benefits accrued go beyond energy provision, creating unique opportunities for regional development. The present book will provide an up-to-date account of non-wood, forest residues, agricultural biomass (natural fibers), and energy crops together with processing, properties and its applications to ensure biomass utilization and reuse. All aspects of biomass and bioenergy and their properties and applications will be critically re-examined. The book consists of three sections, presenting Non wood and forest products from forestry, arboriculture activities or from wood processing, agricultural biomass (natural fibers) from agricultural harvesting or processing and finally energy crops: high yield crops and grasses grown especially for energy production.
β¦ Table of Contents
Front Matter....Pages i-xviii
Processing and Properties of Date Palm Fibers and Its Composites....Pages 1-25
Bamboo Fiber Processing, Properties, and Applications....Pages 27-46
Abaca Fiber: A Renewable Bio-resource for Industrial Uses and Other Applications....Pages 47-61
Processing and Properties of Bagasse Fibers....Pages 63-75
Agricultural Biomass Raw Materials: The Current State and Future Potentialities....Pages 77-100
Kapok Fiber: Structure and Properties....Pages 101-110
Production of Natural Fiber Obtained from the Leaves of Pineapple Plants ( Ananas comosus ) Cultivated in Costa Rica....Pages 111-124
Indian Date Leaf FRP Composites: Mechanical and Dielectric Properties....Pages 125-139
Sugarcane Straw and Bagasse....Pages 141-155
Studies on Okra Bast Fibre-Reinforced Phenol Formaldehyde Resin Composites....Pages 157-174
Okra Fibres as Potential Reinforcement in Biocomposites....Pages 175-190
Biomass Resources in Environmental and Socio-Economic Analysis of Fuel-Wood Consumption....Pages 191-206
Production of Algal Biomass....Pages 207-224
Natural Fibers Reinforced Polymeric Matrix: Thermal, Mechanical and Interfacial Properties....Pages 225-245
Lignocellulosic Materials as the Potential Source of Catalyst....Pages 247-274
Straw Availability, Quality, Recovery, and Energy Use of Sugarcane....Pages 275-287
Jatropha curcas : A Prospective Energy Crop....Pages 289-306
Algal Biomass Production Using Waste Water....Pages 307-327
Biomass Steam Gasification for Hydrogen Production: A Systematic Review....Pages 329-343
Bioethanol G2: Production Process and Recent Studies....Pages 345-364
Back Matter....Pages 365-367
β¦ Subjects
Plant Sciences; Sustainable Development; Biomaterials; Agriculture; Forestry
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