Advances in Eco-Fuels for a Sustainable Environment

Presents advances and developments on environmental friendly eco-fuels, focusing on bio-energy technology, clean emissions, energy efficiency and sustainability

Abul Kalam Azad (Edited by)

9780081027288

Paperback / softback, published 7 December 2018

517 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 3.2 cm, 0.83 kg

Advances in Eco-fuels for Sustainable Environment presents the most recent developments in the field of environmentally friendly eco-fuels. Dr. Kalad Azad and his team of contributors analyze the latest bio-energy technologies and emission control strategies, while also considering other important factors, such as environmental sustainability and energy efficiency improvement. Coverage includes biofuel extraction and conversion technologies, the implementation of biotechnologies and system improvement methods in the process industries. This book will help readers develop a deeper understanding of the relevant concepts and solutions to global sustainability issues with the goal of achieving cleaner, more efficient energy.

1. Introduction to sustainable eco-fuels2. Eco-fuel feedstocks and their prospect3. Prospect of biodiesel feedstocks as an effective eco-fuel source and their challenges4. Sustainable feedstocks for eco-fuel: sources, properties, and prospects5. Eco-fuel extraction technologies6. Anaerobic digestion of various feed stocks for second generation biofuel production7. Advances in bio-oil extraction from plant and algal sources8. Efficient eco-fuel conversion approaches and techniques9. Advances in eco-fuel conversion technologies10. Catalyst free bio-crude eco-fuel production via subcritical hydrothermal liquefaction of biogas digestate11. Eco-fuel characteristics and behaviour analysis12. Eco-fuel and its compatibility with different automotive materials13. Eco-fuel applications in internal combustion engine to mitigate harmful emission14. Assessment of performance, combustion and emission behaviour of novel Annona biodiesel operated diesel engine15. Eco-fuel applications in CI engine16. Commercial prospect of eco-fuel as a new horizon for future scopes17. Eco-fuel future prospect and community impact

Subject Areas: Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology [THX]