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Nanomaterials in Biofuels Research

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307 Seiten
2021 | 1st ed. 2020
Springer Verlag, Singapore
978-981-13-9335-8 (ISBN)
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As renewable energy sources, biofuels have tremendous potential to replace fossil fuels in future energy scenarios, offering green alternative energy sources. However, though such fuels could mean a significant reduction in environmental pollution, they are still far from practical implementation due to their high production costs and technical issues.

Consequently, efforts are being made around the globe to achieve the cost-effective production of biofuels. In this context, the use of nanomaterials to improve biofuels production efficiency is a vital, emerging area. Nanomaterials are attracting attention due to their versatile physicochemical properties and may improve the production process for various biofuels by acting as catalysts.  However, this area is still in its infancy. To improve the practical viability of  the biofuels production process, it is essential to focus on the specific type of nanomaterial used, its synthesis, and its specific effectson the process parameters. 

This book explores the potential advantages and feasibility of various aspects of nanomaterials with regard to improving the current biofuels production process, making it a valuable resource for a broad readership.

Dr. Neha Srivastava Neha Srivastava is currently working as Post-doctorate fellow in Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, India. She has published 25 research articles in the in peer reviewed journals with 03 patents and have 01 Technology Transfer.  She has been completed her PhD from Department of Molecular and Cellular Engineering, SHIATS, India in 2016 in the area of bioenergy. She has been received 06 Young Scientist Awards. Presently, she is working on biofuels production (Cellulase enzymes; production and enhancement, biohydrogen production from waste biomass, bioethanol production). Field of Expertise: Biofuels production, microbial bioprocessing and enzyme technologies Dr. Manish Srivastava Manish Srivastava is working as DST INSPIRE faculty in the Department of Physics and Astrophysics, University of Delhi, India. He has published 45 research articles in the in peer reviewed journals, authored several book chapters and filed 1 patent. He worked as a post doctorate fellow in the Department of BIN Fusion Technology, Chonbuk National University from August 2012 to August 2013. He was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, DIT School of Engineering, Greater Noida, from July 2011 to July 2012. He received his Ph. D. in Physics from the Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, India in 2011. Presently, he is working on the synthesis of graphene based metal oxide hybrids and their applications as catalysts. His area of interest is synthesis of nanostsructured materials and their applications as catalyst for development of electrode materials in energy storage, biosensors and biofuels production. Field of Expertise: Synthesis of nanomaterials and their application as catalyst for development of electrode materials in energy storage, biosensors and biofules productions.  Professor P.K. Mishra P. K. Mishra is currently Professor and Head in the Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, India. He obtained his PhD degree in Chemical Engineering from Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) in 1995. He has authored/co-authored over 60 technical papers published in reputed national/international journals and supervised more than 20 doctoral students. He has received several awards and has 05 patents with 01 Technology Transfer. He is Fellow of Institution of Engineers India. He has received several awards at National/International levels. He has also made significant contribution towards development of entrepreneurship ecosystem in Eastern part of the country. He is coordinator Technology Business Incubator at the Institute and member Executive committee NISBUD, Ministry of Skill Development, Government of India. Field of Expertise: Biofuels production, microbial bioprocessing and enzyme technologies. Dr. Vijai Kumar Gupta Dr. Vijai Kumar Gupta from ERA Chair of Green Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Science, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia, is one of the leading experts in the area of microbial biology and biotechnology. He is the member of International Sub-commission on Trichoderma and Hypocrea, Austria; International Society for Fungal Conservation, UK; and Secretary of European Mycological Association. Dr. Gupta is the Fellow of Prestigious- The Linnaean Society, London, UK; Fellow of Indian Mycological Association; and Fellow of Mycological Society of India. He has been honored with several awards in his career including Indian Young Scientist Award for his advanced research achievements in the field of fungal biology and biotechnology. He is the editor of few leading scientific journals of high repute and having many publications in his hands with h-index 21. He has edited many books for publishers of international renown such as CRC Press, Taylor and Francis, USA; Springer, USA; Elsevier Press, The Netherlands; Nova Science Publisher, USA; DE Gruyter, Germany; and CABI, UK.

Chapter 1. Biofuel; types and process overview.- Chapter 2. Applications of plant based natural products to synthesize nanomaterial-Part-i.- Chapter 3. Application of plant based natural product to synthesize nanomaterial-Part-2.- Chapter 4. Green synthesis approach to fabricate nanomaterials.- Chapter 5. Nanomaterials; types, synthesis and characterization.- Chapter 6. Nanotechnology: an application in biofuel production nanomaterial synthesis and mechanism for enzyme immobilization-part-i.- Chapter 7. Nanomaterial synthesis and mechanism for enzyme immobilization-part-ii.- Chapter 8. Nanomaterial synthesis and mechanism for enzyme immobilization-part-ii.- Chapter 9. Nanomaterials immobilized biocatalysts for biofuel production from lignocellulose biomass.- Chapter 10. Carbon nanotubes synthesized by green/ecofriendly technique potential for bioenergy applications.- Chapter 11. Synthesis of iron oxide nanomaterials for biofuels applications.



 

Erscheinungsdatum
Reihe/Serie Clean Energy Production Technologies
Zusatzinfo 19 Illustrations, color; 54 Illustrations, black and white; XIII, 307 p. 73 illus., 19 illus. in color.
Verlagsort Singapore
Sprache englisch
Maße 155 x 235 mm
Themenwelt Naturwissenschaften Biologie Biochemie
Naturwissenschaften Biologie Botanik
Technik Umwelttechnik / Biotechnologie
Schlagworte Biofuels • Fermentable sugar • microbial fermentation • Nanocatalyst • nanomaterials
ISBN-10 981-13-9335-4 / 9811393354
ISBN-13 978-981-13-9335-8 / 9789811393358
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