Introduction to Biofuels

What role will biofuels play in the scientific portfolio that might bring energy independence and security, revitalize rural infrastructures, and wean us off of our addiction to oil? The shifting energy landscape of the 21st century, with its increased demand for renewable energy technology, poses a worrying challenge. Discussing the multidisciplin

Ethanol as the Leading "First-Generation" Biofuel. Cellulosic Ethanol as a "Second-Generation" Biofuel. Microbiology of Cellulosic Ethanol Production I: Yeasts. Microbiology of Cellulosic Ethanol Production II: Bacteria. Biochemical Engineering of Cellulosic Ethanol. The Economics of Fuel Ethanol. Advanced Biofuels: The Widening Portfolio of Alternatives to Ethanol. Chemically Produced Biofuels. Sustainability of Biofuels Production. Biofuels as Products of Integrated Bioprocesses (Biorefineries).