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1 online resource (371 pages) |
| Contents |
Transformation of Biomass; Contents; About the Editor; List of Contributors; Preface; 1 Biomass, Conversion Routes and Products -- An Overview; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Features of the Different Generations of Biomass; 1.3 Analysis of Biomass; 1.3.1 Proximate and Ultimate Analysis of Biomass; 1.3.2 Inorganic Minerals Ash Content and Properties; 1.4 Biomass Conversion Routes; 1.4.1 Pyrolysis; 1.5 Bio-Oil Characteristics and Biochar; 1.6 Scope of Pyrolysis Process Control and Yield Ranges; 1.6.1 Moisture Content; 1.6.2 Feed Particle Size; 1.6.3 Effect of Temperature on Product Distribution |
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1.6.4 Solid Residence Time1.6.5 Gas Environment; 1.6.6 Effect of Pressure on Product Distribution; 1.7 Catalytic Bio-Oil Upgradation; 1.8 Bio-Oil Reforming; 1.9 Sub and Supercritical Water Hydrolysis and Gasification; 1.9.1 Biochemical Conversion Routes; 1.9.2 Microorganisms for Fermentation; 1.9.3 Integrating the Bioprocess; Questions; References; 2 Anaerobic Digestion; 2.1 Introduction; 2.1.1 Microbiology of Anaerobic Digestion; 2.1.2 Key Phases; 2.1.3 Influence Factors on the AD; 2.1.4 Sources of Biomass Utilised in AD; 2.1.5 Characteristics of Biomass; 2.1.6 Pre-Treatment of Biomass |
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2.1.7 Products of Anaerobic Digestion2.1.8 Anaerobic Treatment Technology; Questions; References; 3 Reactor Design and Its Impact on Performance and Products; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Thermochemical Conversion Reactors; 3.2.1 Types of Reactors; 3.3 Design Considerations; 3.3.1 Hydrodynamics; 3.3.2 Residence Time; 3.3.3 Distributor Plate and Cyclone; 3.3.4 Heat Transfer Mechanisms; 3.3.5 Biomass Conversion Efficiency; 3.4 Reactions and their Impact on the Products; 3.4.1 Devolatization and Pyrolysis; 3.4.2 Gasification; 3.5 Mass and Energy Balance; 3.5.1 Mass Balance; 3.5.2 Energy Balance |
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3.6 Reactor Sizing and Configuration3.7 Reactor Performance and Products; 3.7.1 Moving Beds; 3.7.2 Fluidized Bed (BFB); 3.8 New Reactor Design and Performance; Nomenclature; Greek Symbols; Questions; References; 4 Pyrolysis; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 How Pyrolysis Reactors Differ; 4.3 Fast Pyrolysis; 4.4 Fast Pyrolysis Reactors; 4.4.1 Bubbling Fluid Bed Reactor; 4.4.2 Circulating Fluid Bed Reactor; 4.4.3 Ablative Pyrolysis Reactor; 4.4.4 Twin Screw Reactor -- Mechanical Fluidised Bed; 4.4.5 Rotating Cone; 4.5 Intermediate Pyrolysis; 4.5.1 Principles; 4.5.2 Process Technology; 4.6 Slow Pyrolysis |
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4.6.1 Principles4.6.2 Process Technology; 4.7 Comparison of Different Pyrolysis Techniques; 4.8 Future Directions; 4.9 Pyrolysis in Application; 4.9.1 Haloclean Pyrolysis and Gasification of Straw; 4.10 Pyrolysis of Low Grade Biomass Using the Pyroformer Technology; Questions; References; Books and Reviews; 5 Catalysis in Biomass Transformation; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Biomass, Biofuels and Catalysis; 5.3 Biomass Transformation Examples; 5.4 Hydrogen Production; 5.5 Catalytic Barriers and Challenges in Transformation; Questions; References |
| Summary |
Biomass is a key resource for meeting the energy and material demands of mankind in the future. As a result, businesses and technologies are developing around biomass processing and its applications. Transformation of Biomass: Theory to Practice explores the modern applications of biomass and bio-based residues for the generation of energy, heat and chemical products. The first chapter presents readers with a broad overview of biomass and its composition, conversion routes and products. The following chapters deal with specific technologies, including anaerobic digestion, pyrol |
| Notes |
Appendix 5.A: 1 Catalytic Reforming of Brewers Spent Grain |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index |
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Print version record |
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Biomass chemicals.
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Biomass.
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Biomass.
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Biomass chemicals.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781118693612 |
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1118693612 |
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