Emerging Biofuels

Emerging Biofuels: Stationary and Mobile Applications presents a comprehensive assessment of supply chains and conversion pathways of the promising biofuels in the 21st century. Highlighting the potential of emerging biofuels, the book covers the latest breakthroughs and process intensification strategies for the development of near to mid-term commercialization. Chapters provide readers with an overview of emerging biofuels, key advantages, and major drivers for the biofuel industry. The majority of the book is dedicated to assessing each emerging biofuel, including renewable diesel, bio-CNG, 3rd generation lignocellulosic ethanol, fisher-tropsch biofuels, biohydrogen, microalgal biodiesel, bio jet fuel, hythane, methanol, and bio-oil, dimethyl ether, and more. The final chapters of the book examine techno-economic viability, sustainability, and the lifecycle of selected biofuel through detailed case studies while also analyzing international policy frameworks for biofuels. This book is a valuable reference for students, researchers and industry engineers involved in biofuels production, but will also be of interest to multidisciplinary teams working across Renewable Energy, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science and Sustainability Science.

1. Emerging Biofuels: an introduction 2. Renewable Diesel as a drop-in alternative to biodiesel and mineral diesel 3. Bio-CNG as an automotive fuel: advancements in refining, fuel compression, and CO2 sequestration 4. 3rd Generation Lignocellulosic Ethanol: Barriers and latest developments 5. ABE Fermentation for the production of Biobutanol 6. Methanol production from biomass: recent advancements and process bottlenecks 7. Fisher-Tropsch Biofuel synthesis; process parameters and recent developments 8. Dimethyl Ether: production pathway, process intensification, and properties 9. Biohydrogen: prospects and challenges 10. Microalgal Biodiesel: production in a biorefinery and process 11. Bio Jet Fuel: an appealing way to decarbonize the aviation sector 12. Hydrothermal Liquefaction Bio-oil: production, up-gradation, and applications 13. Pyrolytic Bio-Oil: Upgradation pathways, Properties and Applications 14. Hythane; production pathway and process optimization 15. Techno-Economic Assessment of Biofuel Production Scenarios: selected case 16. Life Cycle Assessment of Biofuel Production Scenarios: selected case studies 17. Policy framework for biofuels across the globe