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Bioethanol Production from Food Crops
Sustainable Sources, Interventions, and Challenges
This comprehensive resource helps readers understand the issues and potential solutions in balancing crop production between food and fuel usage
Ramesh C. Ray (Edited by), S Ramachandran (Edited by)
9780128137666
Paperback / softback, published 29 August 2018
460 pages
23.4 x 19 x 2.9 cm, 1.06 kg
Bioethanol Production from Food Crops: Sustainable Sources, Interventions and Challenges comprehensively covers the global scenario of ethanol production from both food and non-food crops and other sources. The book guides readers through the balancing of the debate on food vs. fuel, giving important insights into resource management and the environmental and economic impact of this balance between demands. Sections cover Global Bioethanol from Food Crops and Forest Resource, Bioethanol from Bagasse and Lignocellulosic wastes, Bioethanol from algae, and Economics and Challenges, presenting a multidisciplinary approach to this complex topic. As biofuels continue to grow as a vital alternative energy source, it is imperative that the proper balance is reached between resource protection and human survival. This book provides important insights into achieving that balance.
Section I. Bioethanol: Global Overview
Section II. Bioethanol from Food Crops and Forest Resource
Section III. Bioethanol from Bagasse and Lignocellulosic wastes
Section IV. Bioethnaol from algae
Section V. Economics and Challenges
Subject Areas: Agriculture & farming [TV], Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology [THX], Biotechnology [TCB], The environment [RN], Agriculture & related industries [KNAC]
