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Author Jones, Carla S., 1981- author.

Title Our energy future : introduction to renewable energy and biofuels / Carla S. Jones and Stephen P. Mayfield
Published Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2016]
©2016

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Contents Overview of energy usage in the united states and the world -- Why fossil fuels energize our society -- The impact of energy usage on climate change -- Methods for reducing our fossil fuel usage: Renewable energy sources and uses -- Linking food and fuel: The impact of industrial agriculture -- The past and present of bioethanol: Corn, sugarcane, and cellulosics -- Biofuels from fats and oils: Biodiesel -- Gaseous biofuels: Biogas and biohydrogen -- Aquatic versatility for biofuels: Cyanobacteria, diatoms, and algae -- Biochemistry and biotechnology for biofuels development -- Thermochemical conversion technologies -- Environmental impacts of biofuels: Water, land, and nutrients -- Lifecycle assessments for evaluating biofuels production -- Economics and politics of biofuels -- Our energy future: The prospects for developing and using sustainable biofuels
Summary "Our Energy Future is an introductory textbook for a college course in energy production, alternative and renewable fuels, and related issues involved in building a sustainable energy future. Our society is consuming energy at an alarming rate as trends in energy consumption continue to rise. Jones and Mayfield explore the creation and history of fossil fuels, their impact on the environment, and how they have become critical to our society. They warn that continuing fuel-usage patterns could permanently damage our environment. Jones and Mayfield also outline how the adoption of sustainable biofuels will be key to our future energy stability. They discuss a number of renewable energy options, and then discuss different biofuel feedstocks and their potential as replacements for petroleum-based products. This book emphasizes the importance of continued scientific, agricultural, and engineering development, while outlining the political and environmental challenges that are coupled with a complete shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy and biomass. Our Energy Future is an excellent, accessible resource for undergraduate students studying biofuels and bioenergy."--Provided by publisher
Analysis alternative fuels
biofuel feedstocks
biofuels
biomass
creation of fossil fuels
energy production
energy stability
energy textbook
environmental impact of fossil fuels
fuel usage patterns
history of fossil fuels
petroleum based fuels
reliance on fossil fuels
renewable energy options
renewable energy
renewable fuels
scientific study of fuel
study of energy production
sustainable biofuels
sustainable energy
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
Print version record
Subject Biomass energy -- Textbooks
Biomass energy -- Environmental aspects -- Textbooks
Renewable energy sources -- Textbooks
Fossil fuels -- History -- Textbooks
Fossil fuels -- Environmental aspects
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Chemical & Biochemical.
SCIENCE -- General.
Biomass energy
Biomass energy -- Environmental aspects
Fossil fuels
Fossil fuels -- Environmental aspects
Renewable energy sources
Genre/Form History
Textbooks
Form Electronic book
Author Mayfield, Stephen P., 1955- author.
ISBN 9780520964280
0520964284
Other Titles Introduction to renewable energy and biofuels