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Renewable energy innovations : biofuels, solar, and other technologies /

RENEWABLE ENERGY INNOVATIONS This critical text, designed for microbiologists, biotechnologists, entrepreneurs, process engineers, chemical engineers, electrical engineers, physicists, and environmentalists, assesses the current knowledge about lab-scale and large-scale production of renewable and s...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Patel, Alok (Editor ), Sharma, Amit Kumar (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken, NJ : Beverly, MA : John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ; Scrivener Publishing LLC, 2023.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional)
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Intro
  • Table of Contents
  • Series Page
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • 1 Microbial Fuel Cells
  • A Sustainable Approach to Utilize Industrial Effluents for Electricity Generation
  • Abbreviation
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 History of Microbial Fuel Cell
  • 1.3 Principle of Microbial Fuel Cell
  • 1.4 Material Used in MFC System
  • 1.5 Electrogenic Microorganisms
  • 1.6 Electron Transport Mechanism in MFCs
  • 1.7 Configuration of MFC
  • 1.8 Applications of Microbial Fuel Cell
  • 1.9 Future Perspectives
  • 1.10 Conclusion
  • References
  • 2 Nanotechnologies in the Renewable Energy Sector
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Sources
  • 2.3 Storage of Energy in Electrical Devices
  • 2.4 Nanotechnology in Energy Storage Devices
  • 2.5 Nanomaterials for Rechargeable Batteries
  • 2.6 Nanomaterials in Fuel Cells
  • 2.7 Conclusion
  • 2.8 Future Scope
  • References
  • 3 Sustainable Approach in Utilizing Bioenergy Commonly for Industrial Zones by Limiting Overall Emission Footprint
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Co-Firing Plants in Small- and Medium-Scale Industries
  • 3.3 Impact of Usage of Biogas for Steam Generation
  • 3.4 Case Scenarios for Promoting Industrial Uptake
  • 3.5 Conclusion
  • Acknowledgment
  • References
  • 4 Recycling of Plastic Waste into Transportation Fuels and Value-Added Products
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Plastic Waste: A Global Challenge
  • 4.3 Future Projection of the Waste Plastic
  • 4.4 Plastic Waste Effect on Environment and Ecology
  • 4.5 Plastic Waste Management
  • 4.6 Parameters Affect the Pyrolysis Process
  • 4.7 Value-Added Products from Plastic Waste Pyrolysis
  • 4.8 Application in Transportation Sector
  • 4.9 Conclusion
  • References
  • 5 An Outlook on Oxygenated Fuel for Transportation
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Oxygenated Fuel
  • References.
  • 6 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Its Mitigation Technology in Transportation Sector
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Mitigation Technologies
  • 6.3 Conclusion
  • References
  • 7 Advanced Techniques for Bio-Methanol Production
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Scope of Biofuel
  • 7.3 Types of Biofuels
  • 7.4 Why Biomethanol
  • 7.5 Methanol Properties
  • 7.6 Source of Bio-Methanol
  • 7.7 Production of Methanol
  • 7.8 Gasification
  • 7.9 Pyrolysis
  • 7.10 Liquefaction
  • 7.11 Syngas to Methanol
  • 7.12 Biomethanol from MSW
  • 7.13 Energy Efficiency of a Process
  • 7.14 Biological Conversion of Methanol
  • 7.15 Anaerobic Digestion
  • 7.16 Methanotrophic Bacteria
  • 7.17 Production of Methanol from Methanotrophic Bacteria (Methanotrophs)
  • 7.18 Large-Scale Production of Methanol from Waste Biomass
  • 7.19 Challenges Associated with Methanol Production Using Methanotrophic Bacteria at the Industrial Level
  • 7.20 Role of Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria (AOB)
  • 7.21 Future Prospective and Conclusion
  • References
  • 8 Biodiesel Production: Advance Techniques and Future Prospective
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Biodiesel and Its Properties
  • 8.3 Synthesis of Biodiesel
  • 8.4 Modern Methods for the Development of Prospects
  • 8.5 Future Prospects and Policies
  • 8.6 Conclusions
  • References
  • 9 Biomass to Biofuel: Biomass Sources, Pretreatment Methods and Production Strategies
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Biomass Sources in India
  • 9.3 Lignocellulosic Biomass
  • 9.4 Biomass Pretreatment Methods
  • 9.5 Biomass to Biofuel Conversion Technologies
  • 9.6 Types of Biofuel
  • 9.7 Conclusion
  • References
  • 10 Opportunity and Challenges in Biofuel Productions through Solar Thermal Technologies
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Solar Pyrolysis of Biomass Feedstocks
  • 10.3 Production of Bio-Oil by Solar Pyrolysis
  • 10.4 Conclusions
  • References.
  • 11 Algae Biofuels: A Promising Fuel of the Transport Sector
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 Biofuels in the Transport Sector
  • 11.3 Modes of Biofuels in Practice
  • 11.4 Algae Biofuel
  • A Promising Energy Source
  • 11.5 Microalgae Growth Conditions
  • 11.6 Harvesting of Algae
  • 11.7 Biofuel Extraction Techniques from Microalgae
  • 11.8 Algae Biofuel as a Transport Fuel
  • 11.9 Conclusion
  • References
  • 12 A Review of Chemical and Physical Parameters of Biodiesel vs. Diesel: Their Environmental and Economic Impact
  • 12.1 Introduction
  • 12.2 Historical Background
  • 12.3 Current Status of Biodiesel
  • 12.4 Sources of Biodiesel
  • 12.5 Advantages of Biodiesel Over Diesel
  • 12.6 Biodiesel as Safer and Cleaner Fuel
  • 12.7 Major Negative Aspects to Use of Biodiesel
  • 12.8 Chemical and Physical Properties of Biodiesel
  • 12.9 Biodiesel Applications
  • 12.10 Conclusion and Future Prospective
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • 13 An Indian Viewpoint on Promoting Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles: Focussing on the Scope of Fuel Cells
  • List of Abbreviations
  • 13.1 Introduction
  • 13.2 Can Hydrogen Be the Way Forward?
  • 13.3 The Inception of Fuel Cells (FCs) and PEMFCs in Particular
  • 13.4 FCEVs v/s Existing Automobile Infrastructure in India
  • 13.5 The Green Policy Push for Hydrogen and Associated Technologies in India
  • 13.6 Pervasive Challenges of PEMFC Technology
  • 13.7 Conclusion and Recommendations
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • 14 Microalgae as Source of Bioenergy
  • 14.1 Introduction
  • 14.2 Microalgae Bioenergy Production Options
  • 14.3 Conclusions
  • Acknowledgement
  • References
  • 15 Hazards and Environmental Issues in Biodiesel Industry
  • 15.1 Introduction
  • 15.2 Life Cycle Analysis of Biodiesel
  • 15.3 Life Cycle Analysis of Biodiesel
  • 15.4 Future Risk and Opportunities
  • 15.5 Future Risk and Opportunities
  • 15.6 Conclusion.