Techno-economics and Life Cycle Assessment of Bioreactors
Techno-economics and Life Cycle Assessment of Bioreactors

Author: Puranjan Mishra

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2022-06-14

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 0323885837

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Techno-economics and Life Cycle Assessment of Bioreactors: Post-Covid19 Waste Management Approach covers the emerging trends in bioreactor research, including techno-economics and life cycle assessment perspectives, both key considerations in making the anaerobic-digestion process technically feasible, economically viable and environmentally sustainable. The book is divided into three sections, with an introductory chapter on the impact of COVID-19 on existing practices of waste and resource management. Sections cover advances in bioreactor development for enhanced valorization of waste, the techno-economics of the different bioreactor systems, the life cycle assessment of bioreactors, their methodological challenges and future perspectives. Providing a holistic overview of bioreactors and taking into account recent trends in their design, the chapters also highlight the advances needed to manage COVID-19 waste in a sustainable manner. With contributions from leading experts in bioreactor and life cycle assessment, this book will be an invaluable reference source for academics working on anaerobic digesters and energy sustainability, as well as for research and development professionals in the renewable energy industry, and scientists and engineers working on clean and efficient energy generation from wastes. - Reinforces our understanding of the basic concepts and applications of bioreactors - Includes a comprehensive evaluation of "Techno-economics and "Environmental impact analysis through a life cycle assessment approach - Covers bioreactor advancements and a prognosis for the maximum utilization of waste for the increase transformation of waste to wealth - Enables the broad range spectrum of potential technological and environmental impacts occurring across product generation

Food Waste Valorization
Food Waste Valorization

Author: Olalere Olusegun Abayomi

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2024-08-06

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 0443159599

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Food Waste Valorization: Emerging Trends, Techno-economic and Environmental Considerations covers bioactive extraction, therapeutic properties and environmental concerns related to food waste conversion to value-added products, along with advanced technological breakthroughs in the field. The book also provides concepts and theories on several facets of agro-food waste valorization and its by-products, as well as opportunities and challenges. Each chapter contains viewpoints from different fields of research such as Basic Science, Agriculture, Food Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, and more, with each having a unique approach to food waste valorization as it relates to their field. This is an invaluable resource for research and development professionals in post-harvest processing and renewable energy industries, as well as the academicians. - Identifies industries and products to make use of food waste - Discusses technological and environmental impacts of food waste valorization - Focuses on maximizing food waste utilization with minimum adverse impact - Provides perspectives from food science, agriculture, engineering, and environmental science

Bioreactors
Bioreactors

Author: Lakhveer Singh

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2020-04-07

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 0128215372

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Bioreactors: Sustainable Design and Industrial Applications in Mitigation of GHG Emissions presents and compares the foundational concepts, state-of-the-art design and fabrication of bioreactors. Solidly based on theoretical fundamentals, the book examines various aspects of the commercially available bioreactors, such as construction and fabrication, design, modeling and simulation, development, operation, maintenance, management and target applications for biofuels production and bio-waste management. Emerging issues in commercial feasibility are explored, constraints and pathways for upscaling, and techno-economic assessment are also covered. This book provides researchers and engineers in the biofuels and waste management sectors a clear, at-a-glance understanding of the actual potential of different advanced bioreactors for their requirements. It is a must-have reference for better-informed decisions when selecting the appropriate technology models for sustainable systems development and commercialization. - Focuses on sustainable bioreactor processes and applications in bioenergy and bio-waste management - Explores techno-economic and sustainability assessment aspects through a comparative approach, catering to diverse arrays and applications - Offers comprehensive coverage of the most recent technology, from fundamentals to applications

Bioreactors
Bioreactors

Author: Lakhveer Singh

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2020-04-08

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 0128212640

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Bioreactors: Sustainable Design and Industrial Applications in Mitigation of GHG Emissions presents and compares the foundational concepts, state-of-the-art design and fabrication of bioreactors. Solidly based on theoretical fundamentals, the book examines various aspects of the commercially available bioreactors, such as construction and fabrication, design, modeling and simulation, development, operation, maintenance, management and target applications for biofuels production and bio-waste management. Emerging issues in commercial feasibility are explored, constraints and pathways for upscaling, and techno-economic assessment are also covered. This book provides researchers and engineers in the biofuels and waste management sectors a clear, at-a-glance understanding of the actual potential of different advanced bioreactors for their requirements. It is a must-have reference for better-informed decisions when selecting the appropriate technology models for sustainable systems development and commercialization.

Bio-Based Materials and Waste for Energy Generation and Resource Management
Bio-Based Materials and Waste for Energy Generation and Resource Management

Author: Ram Naresh Bharagava

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2023-05-08

Total Pages: 586

ISBN-13: 032391327X

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Bio-Based Materials and Wastes for Energy Generation and Resource Management is the fifth and final volume in the series, Advanced Zero Waste Tools: Present and Emerging Waste Management Practices. It addresses processes and practices for utilizing bio-based materials and wastes to support efforts to promote a more sustainable society and provide readers with a better understanding of the major mechanisms required to achieve zero waste in different fields. This book covers numerous mechanisms supported by scientific evidence and case studies, as well as in-depth flowcharts and process diagrams to allow for readers to adopt these processes. Summarizing present and emerging zero waste tools on the scale of both experimental and theoretical models, Advanced Zero Waste Tools is the first step toward understanding the state-of-the-art practices in making the zero waste goal a reality. In addition to environmental and engineering principles, it also covers economic, toxicologic, and regulatory issues, making it an important resource for researchers, engineers, and policymakers working toward environmental sustainability. - Uses fundamental, interdisciplinary, and state-of-the-art coverage of zero waste research to provide an integrated approach to tools, methodology, and indicators for bio-based resource management - Presents strategies for treatment of biological waste to contribute to sustainable management and development - Includes numerous case studies to illustrate the management of biowaste for generation of economy and energy

Hydrocarbon Biorefinery
Hydrocarbon Biorefinery

Author: Sunil Kumar Maity

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2021-09-02

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 0128234202

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Sustainable production of hydrocarbon biofuels from biomass, fuels that are fully compatible with existing internal combustion engines, will allow the global transport economy to transition to a sustainable energy source without the need for capital-intensive new infrastructures. Hydrocarbon Biorefinery: Sustainable Processing of Biomass for Hydrocarbon Biofuels presents a comprehensive and easy to understand consolidation of existing knowledge for the production of hydrocarbon biofuels from biomass. Three major areas for the conversion of biomass to hydrocarbon biofuels are addressed: i) Chemical and thermochemical conversion processes, ii) Biological and biochemical conversion processes, and iii) Conversion processes of biomass-derived compounds. Additionally, the book includes process design, life cycle analysis of various processes, reaction engineering, catalysts, process conditions and process concepts, and is supported with detailed case studies. The economic viability of each process is specifically addressed to provide a clear guide for the economic development of future hydrocarbon biofuels. Hydrocarbon Biorefinery: Sustainable Processing of Biomass for Hydrocarbon Biofuels offers an all-in-one resource for researchers, graduate students, and industry professionals working in the area of bioenergy and will be of interest to energy engineers, chemical engineers, bioengineers, chemists, agricultural researchers, and mechanical engineers. Furthermore, this book provides structured foundational content on biorefineries for undergraduate and graduate students. - Presents fundamental concepts and processes of hydrocarbon biofuel production, covering chemical, biological, and biomass-derived conversion processes - Synthesizes the state-of-the-art research and commercial initiatives of this emerging concept into stand-alone chapters, serving as a structured resource for researchers and practitioners - Emphasizes the process design and economic feasibility of each process using life cycle assessments to support commercial development

Single Cell Oil
Single Cell Oil

Author: R. S. Moreton

Publisher:

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13:

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A collection of data from various sources on the biochemistry, technology and economics of the production of lipids, presented in a form which allows readers to draw their own conclusions regarding the applicability of this technology to their own circumstances.

Biorenewable Resources
Biorenewable Resources

Author: Robert C. Brown

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-12-06

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 1118524926

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Biorenewable Resources: Engineering New Products from Agriculture, 2nd Edition will provide comprehensive coverage of engineering systems that convert agricultural crops and residues into bioenergy and biobased products. This edition is thoroughly updated and revised to better serve the needs of the professional and research fields working with biorenewable resource development and production. Biorenewable resources is a rapidly growing field that forms at the interface between agricultural and plant sciences and process engineering. Biorenewable Resources will be an indispensable reference for anyone working in the production of biomass or biorenewable resources.

Life-Cycle Assessment of Biorefineries
Life-Cycle Assessment of Biorefineries

Author: Edgard Gnansounou

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2016-12-20

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 0444635866

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Life-Cycle Assessment of Biorefineries, the sixth and last book in the series on biomass-biorefineries discusses the unprecedented growth and development in the emerging concept of a global bio-based economy in which biomass-based biorefineries have attained center stage for the production of fuels and chemicals. It is envisaged that by 2020 a majority of chemicals currently being produced through a chemical route will be produced via a bio-based route. Agro-industrial residues, municipal solid wastes, and forestry wastes have been considered as the most significant feedstocks for such bio-refineries. However, for the techno-economic success of such biorefineries, it is of prime and utmost importance to understand their lifecycle assessment for various aspects. - Provides state-of-art information on the basics and fundamental principles of LCA for biorefineries - Contains key features for the education and understanding of integrated biorefineries - Presents models that are used to cope with land-use changes and their effects on biorefineries - Includes relevant case studies that illustrate main points