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Bioethanol production from food crops : sustainable sources, interventions, and challenges /

'Bioethanol Production from Food Crops: Sustainable Sources, Interventions and Challenges' comprehensively covers the global scenario of ethanol production from both food and non-food crops and other sources. The book guides readers through the balancing of the debate on food vs. fuel, giv...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Ray, Ramesh C. (Editor), Ramachandran, S., 1934- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London, United Kingdom : Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier, [2019]
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:'Bioethanol Production from Food Crops: Sustainable Sources, Interventions and Challenges' comprehensively covers the global scenario of ethanol production from both food and non-food crops and other sources. The book guides readers through the balancing of the debate on food vs. fuel, giving important insights into resource management and the environmental and economic impact of this balance between demands. Sections cover Global Bioethanol from Food Crops and Forest Resource, Bioethanol from Bagasse and Lignocellulosic wastes, Bioethanol from algae, and Economics and Challenges, presenting a multidisciplinary approach to this complex topic. As biofuels continue to grow as a vital alternative energy source, it is imperative that the proper balance is reached between resource protection and human survival. This book provides important insights into achieving that balance. --
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 455 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780128137673
0128137673