This book, with 16 chapters organized into three broad sections titled: Measurement and Estimation, Agrobiodiversity and Tree Management, and Policy and Socioeconomic Aspects, represent a cross section of the opportunities and challenges in current research and emerging issues i…
Energy use. Energy flow. Energy management. Energy from biomass. Solar energy. Wind energy. Hydropower. Alternatives.
Interest in renewable energy has never been greater, but much uncertainty remains as to the role the various technologies will play in the transition to a low-carbon future. This book sets out the facts – how the technologies work, where and to what extent they are currently emp…
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 …
With the high interest in renewable resources, the field of algal biotechnology has undergone a huge leap in importance in recent years. This book treats the biological fundamentals of microalgal biotechnology in physiology and molecular biology and provides an overview of appli…
With the high interest in renewable resources, the field of algal biotechnology has undergone a huge leap in importance in recent years. This book treats the biological fundamentals of microalgal biotechnology in physiology and molecular biology and provides an overview of appli…
Biorefineries are an essential technology in converting biomass into biofuels or other useful materials. This book provides a comprehensive overview of biorefining processing techniques and technologies, and the biofuels and other materials produced. Part one focuses on methods …
Industrial Biorefineries and White Biotechnology provides a comprehensive look at the increasing focus on developing the processes and technologies needed for the conversion of biomass to liquid and gaseous fuels and chemicals, in particular, the development of low-cost technolo…
Agricultural biomass is abundant worldwide and it can be considered as alternative source of renewable and sustainable materials which can be used as potential materials for different applications. Despite this enormous production of agricultural biomass, only a small fraction o…
Irreversible thermodynamic description of energy transduction in biomembranes; Intracellular pH: methods and applications; Mitochondrial ATPases; Ionophores and ion transport across natural membranes.
This book explores the use of biomass as an energy source and its application in energy conversion technologies. Focusing on the challenges of, and technologies related to, biomass conversion, the book is divided into three parts. The first part underlines the fundamental concep…
