Present energy situation around the globe is unsustainable due to unequal distribution of natural resources as well as different environmental, geopolitical, and economical concerns. Rise in population with accelerated increase in industrial sector has led to rapid increase in the consumption of energy sources, which will make them extinct soon. To combat environmental pollution and mitigate the effects of greenhouse gases, it has become imperative that an alternative energy source is found which is sustainable and renewable. Biofuels is one such renewable, sustainable and affordable energy source that has the potential to replace conventional energy sources.
Algal Biofuel: sustainable solution explores a wide spectrum of bioenergy sources, including their applications. It provides latest information in the field of bioenergy technologies and their future prospect including lipid content. It discusses governance of biofuel at global and national level and the potential of biofuel to meet the rising energy demand. The book focuses towards the strategies to ensure the availability of algal biomass, effective cultivation and harvesting techniques. The strategies to enhance the algal lipid synthesis and its conversion for biodiesel production have been also elaborated.
Detailed Table of Contents:
Foreword
Preface
1. Biorefinery: A Future Approach for a Sustainable Bioeconomy
Introduction
Role of Government, Public, and Private Stakeholders
Conclusion
2. Algal biomass harvesting for biofuel production
Introduction
Harvesting process
Future prospects and conclusions
3. Biogas as Bioenergy Option: Advances and Challenges
Introduction
Biochemical Processes of Anaerobic Digestion
Feedstock materials
Microbial community
Important parameters
Properties of Biogas
Upgradation of Biogas
Types of Digesters
Applications of Biogas
Challenges/bottlenecks
Conclusion
4. Application of algal biomass as a feedstock 93for fermentative biohydrogen production
Introduction
Microalgae
Advantages and Limitations of Biohydrogen from Microalgae
Conclusion
5. Bioethanol Production from Lignocellulosic/Algal Biomass: 107Potential Sustainable Approach
Introduction
Bioethanol from Lignocellulosic Material
Conclusion
6. Crop Residues as a Potential Substrate for 121Bioenergy Production: An Overview
Introduction
Agricultural Residues for Bioenergy Production
Biomass-to-bioenergy Conversion Pathways
Conclusion
7. Magnetic Harvesting of Microalgae Biomass forCost-effective Algal Biofuel Production
Introduction
Magnetic Materials for Microalgae Harvesting
Factors Influencing Magnetic Harvesting Process
Recovery of Magnetic Materials and Biomass Detachment
Biocompatibility of Magnetic Nanoparticles and Recovery of Growth Medium
Conclusion
8. Biodiesel Production from Non-edible Oilseeds
Introduction
Non-edible Oilseeds as Biodiesel Feedstock
Properties of Free Fatty Acids in Non-edible Oils
Biodiesel Production Technology for Non-edible Oilseeds
Fuel Properties of Biodiesel
Economic Feasibility of Biodiesel from Non-edible Oils
Advantages of Non-edible Oilseed Crops
National Efforts to Promote Non-edible Plant Species
Conclusion
9. Carbon Sequestration and Biofuel Production byMicroalgae: An Integrated and Sustainable Approach
Introduction
Carbon Sequestration
Carbon Sequestration by Microalgae
Carbon Concentrating Mechanism
Algal Species
Factors Affecting Microalgal Efficiency
Biosynthesis of Lipids in Microalgae
Microalgal Biomass Harvesting and Processing
Microalgal Lipid Extractions
Production of Biofuels
Chemical Conversion
Thermochemical Conversion
Biochemical Conversion
Conclusion
10. Role of Meteorological Parameters on Atmospheric Aerosols Concentration and Its Control through Modern Biomass Application
Introduction
Aerosols
Shape and Size of Aerosols
Aerosol Sources
Aerosol Removal Processes
Implications of Aerosols
Brief History of Earlier Aerosol Studies
Experimental Technique Used
Results and Discussion
Modern Biomass Application to Control Aerosol Emission
Conclusion
11. Application of Immobilized Algae in Water and Wastewater Treatment
Immobilization
Immobilization Techniques
Application of Immobilized Algae
Nutrient Removal
Metal Removal
Removal of Organic Compounds
Lipid Content of Immobilized Algae
Conclusion and Future Work
12. Recent Biotechnological Approaches for Bioenergy Production: The Path Forward
Introduction
Biotechnological Approaches in Bioenergy Production
Different Biotechnological Approaches for Bioenergy Production
Biotechnology and Sustainable Society
Conclusion
13. Lipid induction in algal biomass for sustainable bioenergy production
Introduction
Composition of Microalgal Lipid
Factors affecting lipid productivity in algal biomass
Engineering efforts of lipid enhancement
Conclusion
About the Editors
Index