ID - 131763417 TI - Handbook of biofuels production AU - Luque, Rafael AU - Lin, Carol Sze Ki AU - Wilson, Karen PY - 2016 SN - 9780081004562 0081004567 9780081004555 0081004559 178785020X 9781787850200 PB - Amsterdam, Netherlands : Woodhead Publishing, DB - UniCat KW - Biomass energy. KW - Renewable energy sources. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:131763417 AB - Handbook of Biofuels Production, Second Edition, discusses advanced chemical, biochemical, and thermochemical biofuels production routes that are fast being developed to address the global increase in energy usage. Research and development in this field is aimed at improving the quality and environmental impact of biofuels production, as well as the overall efficiency and output of biofuels production plants. The book provides a comprehensive and systematic reference on the range of biomass conversion processes and technology. Key changes for this second edition include increased coverage of emerging feedstocks, including microalgae, more emphasis on by-product valorization for biofuels’ production, additional chapters on emerging biofuel production methods, and discussion of the emissions associated with biofuel use in engines. The editorial team is strengthened by the addition of two extra members, and a number of new contributors have been invited to work with authors from the first edition to revise existing chapters, thus offering fresh perspectives. Provides systematic and detailed coverage of the processes and technologies being used for biofuel production Discusses advanced chemical, biochemical, and thermochemical biofuels production routes that are fast being developed to address the global increase in energy usage Reviews the production of both first and second generation biofuels Addresses integrated biofuel production in biorefineries and the use of waste materials as feedstocks ER -