Bioethanol: A Green Energy Substitute for Fossil Fuels

2023
ISBN: 978-3-031-36541-6
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 341 Seiten, HC runder Rücken kaschiert, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 705 g

Reihe: Green Energy and Technology

This book looks deeply into the prospects for using ethanol as a greener alternative to fossil fuels and the technical and scientific issues that surround them. Ethanol, with its numerous advantages, has emerged as a promising contender to replace gasoline as a fuel source. Currently, it is commercially available as a blend with gasoline, commonly known as E10 and E25, utilizing various ratios of ethanol. Despite its clear benefits over gasoline, the widespread adoption of ethanol as a fuel remains hindered by its limited availability. In this insightful book, we aim to explore the multifaceted challenges surrounding ethanol's full integration into our energy landscape, employing a comprehensive approach through review manuscripts. Leading worldwide experts, known for their deep understanding of ethanol as a fuel, have contributed to the book. Their valuable insights and contributions enrich the book's content, offering readersa comprehensive exploration of the subject matter. This book is a compelling resource for researchers, energy professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities associated with the integration of ethanol as a substitute for gasoline.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ishola, Mofoluwake M.

Betiku, Eriola

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Organische Chemie Biochemie
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Alternative und erneuerbare Energien
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Energie- & Versorgungswirtschaft Energiewirtschaft: Alternative & Erneuerbare Energien
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umwelttechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction: Benefits, prospects, and challenges of bioethanol production.- Novel and cost-effective feedstock for sustainable bioethanol production.- Feedstock Conditioning and pretreatments (physical, chemical, and intensification assistance).- Current status on substrate hydrolysis to fermentable sugars.- Bioethanol production from novel starch sources.- Bioethanol production from lignocellulosic wastes: potentials and challenges.- Bioethanol production from microalgae: potentials and challenges.- Bioethanol production via fermentation: microbes, process modeling and optimization.- Bioethanol recovery and dehydration techniques.- Ethanol utilization in spark ignition engines and emission characteristics.- Overview of commercial bioethanol production plants.- Techno-economic evaluation, Life cycle analysis of ethanol production.- Concluding remarks and future directions.