Handbook on Bioethanol: Production and Utilization / Edition 1

by Charles Wyman

Overview

Bioethanol is a versatile transportation fuel and fuel additive that offers excellent performance and reduced air pollution compared to conventional fuels. Its production and use adds little, if any, net release of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, dramatically reducing the potential for global climate change. Through a sustained research program and an emerging economic competitiveness, the technology for bioethanol production is poised for immediate widespread commercial applications. Written by engineers and scientists providing a technical focus, this handbook provides the up-to-date information needed by managers, engineers, and scientists to evaluate the technology, market, and economics of this fuel, while examining the development of production required to support its commercial use.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781560325536
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/01/1996
Series:	Applied Energy Technology Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	444
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Table of Ethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass: overviewStrategic, economic, and environmental issues for transportation fuelsPerformance of ethanol as a transportation fuelBioethanol market forcesEnvironmental impacts of bioethanolBiomass feedstock resources and compositionHemicellulases: diversity and applicationsCellulases: structure, function, and applicationsBiocatalyst development for bioethanol production from hydrolysatesPretreatment of biomassCellulase productionCellulose bioconversion technologyHemicellulose conversion to ethanolAdvanced process options for bioethanol productionEthanol from corn: technology and economicsIntegrated bioprocess development for bioethanol productionReview of pilot plant programs for bioethanol conversionMethods for the chemical analysis of biomass process streams

Editorial Reviews

Includes a foreword by Philip Abelson, "Science Magazine" and 18 chapters on the benefits of bioethanol to the environment and economy, bioethanol conversion technologies, future markets and ethanol's value in those markets, and emerging commercialization opportunities for bioethanol technologies. Provides information needed by managers, engineers, and scientists to evaluate the technology, market, economics, and research and development of bioethanol production and to support its commercial use. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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