Biomass-based Clean Technologies for Sustainable Development

Sustainable Resources of Energy Production and Utilization
2024
ISBN: 978-981-97-0846-8
Verlag: Springer Nature Singapore

Buch, Englisch, 268 Seiten, HC runder Rücken kaschiert, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 594 g

Reihe: Clean Energy Production Technologies

This book explores the comprehensive world of biomass-based clean technologies for sustainable development. The meticulously curated book delves into the latest advancements, process and product development aspects, and socio-techno-economic viability of biomass-derived solutions. The book aims to explore cutting-edge strategies and innovative approaches to revolutionize energy and environmental sectors on a global scale.

The book covers a wide range of scientific and technological fields, shedding light on the utilization of agricultural and forest-derived biomass. Multifarious applications in biofuels, biochar, natural composites, construction materials, and value-added chemicals are explored. The book is an attempt to impart knowledge to address challenging aspects like feedstock variability, supply chain management, process optimization, product standardization, environmental impact, net carbon footprint, and economic viability. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and harnessing the renewable nature of biomass, this book offers a holistic approach to develop novel and sustainable solutions.

Researchers, scientists, engineers, and professionals from diverse backgrounds will find this book to be an invaluable resource. Policymakers and industry leaders seeking to drive the adoption of clean and green technologies will gain crucial insights. Students and academics will benefit from the latest advancements in biomass-based clean technologies, process and product development aspects, and sustainability assessments. This book is an essential companion for those dedicated to shaping a greener future and will inspire public-private collaborations and innovative research endeavours.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kapoor, Ashish

Pal, Dan Bahadur

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umwelttechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Nachhaltigkeit, Grüne Technologien
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Chemie Allgemein
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Nanocellulose from Agro-waste: In Advance Energy Storage Devices.- 2. Valorization of agricultural waste biomass via effective pretreatment for biorefinery aspects.- 3. A sustainable Perspective on Biowaste-to-Biofuel for a Bio-Based Economy.- 4. Synthesis of Agricultural Resources as Biomass for Biodiesel Production.- 5. Microbial Production of Biofuels using various Biomass.- 6. Clean Energy Technologies with Special Emphasis on Hydrogen Production Using Solar Technology.- 7. Process Optimization in biofuel production using Different Biomass.- 8. Optimization of process variables during the production of biofuels.- 9. Biochar Innovations for Adsorption of Water Contaminants in Water Treatment.- 10. Chitosan and Cellulose-based materials for sustainable wastewater remediation.- 11. Biochar-Based Mixed Matrix Membranes: A Novel Approach to Water Treatment.- 12. Sustainable Approaches for Pollution Control- Bio Electrochemical Systems, Microbial Fuel Cell, and Microalgae-based Waste Water Treatment Strategy

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Dan Bahadur Pal is currently working as an Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Harcourt Butler Technical University, Uttar Pradesh India. He received his M. Tech in 2011 and Ph.D. in 2017, in the field of Chemical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. He completed his doctorate degree in the field of nanotechnology and catalysis. These nanofibers have very promising potential to provide benefits to nanotechnologies, energy, environment, catalysts, sensors etc. Dr. Pal has more than 81 publications in journals of international repute, six books and thirty book chapters. His research interest is nanotechnology, catalysis, energy and environment and waste management with a special focus in developing process and materials by using waste as raw materials. He also prefers to work on bio-waste processing and value addition.

Dr. Ashish Kapoor is currently working as a Professor in the Department of ChemicalEngineering at Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur-208002, Uttar Pradesh, India. He earned his B. Tech and M. Tech (dual degree program) in Chemical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Tamil Nadu, India, in 2004. He received his PhD from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), Illinois, USA, in 2011. Before assuming his current position, Dr. Kapoor worked as a Product Engineer at Lam Research Corporation, California, USA, and as a faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India. With over 12 years of experience in industry and academia, he has authored more than 75 peer-reviewed international publications. His research interests include microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip technologies, environmental remediation, biomass valorization, and modeling and simulation.