Advances in Biofuels

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Strategies, Policies, and Technologies for a Sustainable Future

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

AvSohrab Zendehboudi,Noori M. Cata Saady

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Advances in Biofuels: Strategies, Policies, and Technologies for a Sustainable Future offers a holistic view of biofuels, integrating technological advancements, sustainability issues, economic impacts, and policy frameworks, whilst case studies showcase applications of biofuels in various regions of the world. The book begins by introducing the fundamentals of biofuels, feedstocks for biofuel production, and production technologies, before addressing the sustainability issues of biofuels, with chapters on the economic and environmental impacts of biofuels, carbon footprints and GHG emission reduction strategies in biofuels, and guidelines and policies for biofuel production in different regions. The book then shifts to various applications of biofuels, notably by covering advanced biofuels in the decarbonizing of transport, biofuel blending and compatibility with existing infrastructure, the design and optimization of bioreactors for biofuel production, and the metabolic engineering and biomass species design for enhanced biofuel production. Finally, social, ethical and economic considerations in biofuel development are considered, with a closing chapter exploring future directions and innovations. This latest volume in the Woodhead Series in Bioenergy is of interest to all those with an interest in biofuel production, transportation, processing, and utilization, including researchers, faculty, advanced students, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, and policy makers.

Presents a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and forward-looking description of biofuels across the entire value chain
With a focus on sustainability, addresses technological, economic, environmental and policy dimensions of biofuels
Guides the reader through the evolution and state-of-the-art developments in biofuel production, feedstock selection, engineering, and processing technologies
Emphasizes carbon reduction strategies, life cycle assessments, commercialization challenges, and case studies

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-10-01
Mått152 x 229 x undefined mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieWoodhead Series in Bioenergy
Antal sidor350
FörlagElsevier Science
ISBN9780443452925

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Dr. Sohrab Zendehboudi is a Professor in the Department of Process Engineering at Memorial University (MUN), NL, Canada, and a visiting scholar at the University of California, Berkeley, USA. His research interests include Energy and Environment, Transport Phenomena, and Process Systems Engineering. Dr. Zendehboudi leads a team of engineers and graduate students at MUN conducting research in carbon management, energy, and process sustainability. With nearly 20 years of experience, Dr. Zendehboudi has worked as a process engineer, researcher, instructor, supervisor, and professor at various institutions in Iran, Kuwait, the USA, and Canada. He is currently an associate editor for several journals, including the Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering and Energies. Dr. Zendehboudi holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering (specializing in Transport Phenomena) from the University of Waterloo, Canada.Dr. Noori Saady is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Memorial University, Canada. He specializes in converting organic waste into biofuel, bioenergy, and value-added by-products, using biotechnologies such as anaerobic digestion and microbial fuel cells. He received two NSERC Postdoctoral awards and gained valuable experience at Agriculture and Agri-food Canada. Dr. Saady has published over 35 research articles, two book chapters, and presented at numerous national and international conferences. His research is funded by NSERC and the Canadian Agriculture Partnership Program. He has also served as Editor-in-Chief and handling editor for various scientific journals.

1. Introduction to Biofuels: Concepts, Types, and Global Trends 2. Feedstock for Biofuels: Resources, Sustainability, and Innovations 3. Biofuel Production Technologies: Processes, Challenges, and Innovations 4. Economic and Environmental Impacts of Biofuels 5. Carbon Footprinting and GHG Emission Reduction Strategies in Biofuels 6. Guidelines and Policies for Biofuel Production in Different Regions 7. Advanced Biofuels: Decarbonizing Transport and Climate Impact 8. Biofuel Blending and Compatibility with Existing Infrastructure 9. Design and Optimization of Bioreactors for Biofuel Production 10. Metabolic Engineering and Biomass Species Design for Enhanced Biofuel Production 11. Social, Ethical, and Economic Considerations in Biofuel Development 12. Future Directions and Innovations in Biofuels