Bioalcohol production: Biochemical conversion of lignocellulosic biomass

This book covers the process engineering, technology, modelling and integration of the entire production chain, from feedstock pretreatment on to hydrolysis, fermentation, and purification. Primarily reviewing bioethanol production, coverage extends to the production of longer-chain bioalcohols whic...

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Main Author: Waldron, Keith (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Woodhead Publishing Ltd 2010
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Online Access:FAB01
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Summary:This book covers the process engineering, technology, modelling and integration of the entire production chain, from feedstock pretreatment on to hydrolysis, fermentation, and purification. Primarily reviewing bioethanol production, coverage extends to the production of longer-chain bioalcohols which will be elemental to the future of the industry
Item Description:Electronic book text. - PDF.
Part 1 Pretreatment and fractionation: Hydrothermal pretreatment-- Thermochemical pretreatment-- Key features of pretreated biomass solids and impact on hydrolysis-- Solvent fractionation. Part 2 Hydrolysis (saccharification): Acid hydrolysis-- Enzymatic hydrolysis-- Cellulases for enzymatic hydrolysis. Part 3 Fermentation and separation: Integrated hydrolysis, fermentation and co-fermentation-- Co-fermentation challenges using baker's yeast-- Separation and purification. Part 4 Monitoring and modelling: Analytical monitoring of pretreatment and hydrolysis-- On-line monitoring of fermentation-- Modelling hydrolysis and fermentation. Part 5 Life-cycle assessment of and multiple products: Environmental life cycle assessment (LCA)-- Chemical production-- Production of longer-chain alcohols
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (496 p)
Format:Document
ISBN:1845699610
9781845695101
9781845699611

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