Biohydrogen Production

Biohydrogen Production
Author: Debabrata Das
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2014-02-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466517999

Biohydrogen Production: Fundamentals and Technology Advances covers the fundamentals of biohydrogen production technology, including microbiology, biochemistry, feedstock requirements, and molecular biology of the biological hydrogen production processes. It also gives insight into scale-up problems and limitations. In addition, the book discusses mathematical modeling of the various processes involved in biohydrogen production and the software required to model the processes. The book summarizes research advances that have been made in this field and discusses bottlenecks of the various processes, which presently limit the commercialization of this technology. The authors also focus on the process economy, policy, and environmental impact of this technology, since the future of biohydrogen production depends not only on research advances, but also on economic considerations (the cost of fossil fuels), social espousal, and the development of H2 energy systems. The book describes the fundamentals of this technology interwoven with more advanced research findings. Further reading is suggested at the end of each chapter. Since the beauty of any innovation is its applicability, socioeconomic impact, and cost energy analysis, the book examines each of these points to give you a holistic picture of this technology. Illustrative diagrams, flow charts, and comprehensive tables detailing the scientific advancements provide an opportunity to understand the process comprehensively and meticulously. Written in a lucid style, the book supplies a complete knowledge bank about biohydrogen production processes.

Biohydrogen

Biohydrogen
Author: Kuan-Yeow Show
Publisher: Elsevier Inc. Chapters
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2013-06-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128083638

In combating global warming and other environmental issues over the use of fossil fuels, extensive research has been focusing on developing hydrogen production from biological processes. Biohydrogen is considered a promising future biofuel because of its intrinsic clean and high-energy content properties and the way it is produced. In addition to being produced through environmentally friendly biological means, its conversion to energy yields only pure water, which is an ideal energy carrier in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel combustion. Unlike other well-developed biofuels such as bioethanol and biodiesel, biohydrogen production is still in the early stage of development. A variety of technologies are being developed for biohydrogen production. This chapter presents a review of the state-of-the-art and perspectives of bioprocess design for biohydrogen production research in the context of pathways, microorganisms, metabolic flux analysis, process design, and reactor system. Challenges and prospects of biohydrogen production are also outlined.

Biohydrogen Production from Organic Wastes

Biohydrogen Production from Organic Wastes
Author: Jianlong Wang
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2017-05-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811046751

This book comprehensively introduces fundamentals and applications of fermentative hydrogen production from organic wastes, consisting of eight chapters, covering the microbiology, biochemistry and enzymology of hydrogen production, the enrichment of hydrogen-producing microorganisms, the pretreatment of various organic wastes for hydrogen production, the influence of different physicochemical factors on hydrogen production, the kinetic models and simulation of biological process of fermentative hydrogen production, the optimization of biological hydrogen production process and the fermentative hydrogen production from sewage sludge. The book summarizes the most recent advances that have been made in this field and discusses bottlenecks of further development. This book gives a holistic picture of this technology and details the knowledge through illustrative diagrams, flow charts, and comprehensive tables. It is intended for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in bioenergy and wastes management, researchers exploring microbial fermentation process, and engineers working on system optimization or other bioenergy applications.

Biomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals

Biomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals
Author: Ashok Pandey
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 606
Release: 2018-11-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0444642145

Biomass, Biofuels and Biochemicals: Biofuels from Algae, Second Edition provides information on strategies for commercial microalgae based biofuel production, including their cultivation, pre-treatment and conversion methods. The book discusses methods for producing microalgal biomass in large scale by outdoor culturing and outlines new technologies for their use. In addition, it explains how modern genetic engineering enables the generation of recombinant strains that generate higher quantities of feedstock. The complete utilization of microalgal biomass, which can also be obtained from valorizing nutrients from wastewater and industrial exhaust gases, can be efficiently converted to energy rich biofuels and high value pharmaceuticals in a well-defined biorefinery. - Includes the current technologies for the cultivation and conversion of energy rich microalgal biomass into biofuels - Provides information on all the conversion methods – biochemical and thermochemical conversions - Covers other high value products from microalgae and less conventional applications, such as fine chemical production and aviation fuel generation - Discusses the economics of microalgal biofuel production and how to accomplish cost competitive results

Biohydrogen Production: Sustainability of Current Technology and Future Perspective

Biohydrogen Production: Sustainability of Current Technology and Future Perspective
Author: Anoop Singh
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2016-08-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 8132235770

Increase in green, renewable and sustainable energy demand due to higher environmental impacts (e.g. Greenhouse gases emissions, climate change, etc.) on consumption of fossil fuel resource put down an extra pressure on government, researchers and industrialists. Among several available biofuel options, biohydrogen is considered as one of the best environmentally clean fuel and a strong candidate to fulfil the future demand of sustainable energy resource. Although, biohydrogen production technology and its use as a fuel is still in infancy stage. Selection of most sustainable production pathway, increase in production upto industrial scale and cost efficiency are some issue still persist with the biohydrogen research. “Biohydrogen Production: Sustainability of Current Technology and Future Perspective” is giving an insight for the sustainable production of biohydrogen at industrial scale. The process of biohydrogen production is complex and to opt the best suited production system for industrial scale is a frantic task. This book will provide an in depth information on all available technologies for biohydrogen production and feedstock options to choose upon. This book is also providing information on present status of the research in the field and possibility to change future fuel economy in to biohydrogen economy. Experts views provided in the chapters by renowned researchers from all over the globe in the field of biohydrogen research made this book a cornucopia of present research and future perspective of biohydrogen. This book is targeted at the researchers working on biohydrogen as well as the bioenergy scientist planning to move towards biohydrogen research. This book will provide a platform for motivation of researchers and industrialists for innovative ideas and thoughts to bring biohydrogen production at industrial scale.

Biohydrogen

Biohydrogen
Author: Gerhard Linus
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2017
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781536124965

In this book, the potential biofuel biohydrogen is studied in terms of its generation, applications, and technology. In the first chapter, Caroline V. Rodrigues, Kamili O. Santana, Lorena O. Pires, Michel Brienzo, and Sandra I. Maintinguer provide a theoretical assessment about the biological methods of hydrogen production, as well as examine their applications on research that has been done regarding waste degradation, encouraging sustainable systems for clean energy generation. In the second chapter, Fernando Grijalva-Hern�ndez, Hugo Iv�n Vel�zquez-S�nchez, Juan Carlos Figueroa-Estrada, and Ricardo Aguilar-L�pez present a study where a kinetic model for Hydrogen production by Desulfovibrio bacteria was substantiated using experimental data and used to conduct a local sensitivity analysis. Next, Biniam T. Maru, Magda Constant�, and Francesc Medina evaluate the way in which glycerol may be used to produce biochemical products through dark fermentation, as well as studying its use as a carbon source. Bringing the book to a close, Albanez, R., Lovato, G., Zaiat, M., Ratusznei, S.M., and Rodrigues, J.A.D. parallel AnSBBR that used pure substrates for hydrogen/methane production with AnSBBR that used hydrogen production runoff to produce methane.

Biomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals

Biomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals
Author: Sudhir P. Singh
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2020-04-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128198214

Advances in Enzyme Catalysis and Technologies intends to provide the basic structural and functional descriptions, and classification of enzymes. The scientific information related to the recombinant enzyme modifications, discovery of novel enzymes and development of synthetic enzymes are also presented. The translational aspects of enzyme catalysis and bioprocess technologies are illustrated, by emphasizing the current requirements and future perspectives of industrial biotechnology. Several case studies are included on enzymes for biofuels application, micro algal biorefineries, high-value bioactive molecules production and enzymes for environmental processes, such as enzymatic bioprocessing for functional food development, biocatalytic technologies for the production of functional sweetener, etc. - Provides a conceptual understanding of enzyme catalysis, enzyme engineering, discovery of novel enzymes, and technology perspectives - Includes comprehensive information about the inventions and advancement in enzyme system development for biomass processing and functional food developmental aspects - Gives an updated reference for education and understanding of enzyme technology

Biohydrogen

Biohydrogen
Author: Ayhan Demirbas
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2009-06-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1848825110

Biohydrogen: For Future Engine Fuel Demands covers the production, purification, storage, pipeline transport, usage, and safety of biohydrogen. Hydrogen promises to be the most significant fuel source of the future, due to its global availability and the fact that water is its only by-product. Biofuels such as bioethanol, biodiesel, bio-oil, and biohydrogen are produced using technologies for thermochemically and biologically converting biomass. Hydrogen fuel production technologies can make use of either non-renewable sources, or renewable sources such as wind, solar, and biorenewable resources. Biohydrogen: For Future Engine Fuel Demands reviews all of the modern biomass-based transportation fuels, including bioethanol, biodiesel, biogas, biohydrogen, and fuel cells. The book also discusses issues of biohydrogen economy, policy and environmental impact. Biohydrogen looks set to be the fuel of choice in the future, replacing both fossil fuels and biorenewable liquid fuels.

Biohydrogen

Biohydrogen
Author: S. Venkata Mohan
Publisher: Elsevier Inc. Chapters
Total Pages: 47
Release: 2013-06-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128083514

Bioenergy signifies a sustainable and futuristic alternative to fossil fuels in the realm of growing energy demands, depleting fossil fuel reserves, and increasing pollution loads manifested due to fossil fuel usage. In this context, hydrogen (H2) has gained significant attention as a future energy carrier due to its clean and sustainable nature. Considerable interest has been generated regarding H2 production by biological routes employing photobiological, dark fermentation, thermochemical, enzymatic, etc. Utilizing wastes as a potential source for H2 generation through biological routes has instigated considerable interest and further opening up a new avenue for the utilization of renewable and inexhaustible energy sources. A comprehensive attempt is made through this chapter to compile the contemporary work pertinent to biohydrogen research in unified approach.

Sustainable Catalysis for Biorefineries

Sustainable Catalysis for Biorefineries
Author: Francesco Frusteri
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2018-07-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1788014782

Biorefineries are becoming increasingly important in providing sustainable routes for chemical industry processes. The establishment of bio-economic models, based on biorefineries for the creation of innovative products with high added value, such as biochemicals and bioplastics, allows the development of “green chemistry” methods in synergy with traditional chemistry. This reduces the heavy dependence on imports and assists the development of economically and environmentally sustainable production processes, that accommodate the huge investments, research and innovation efforts. This book explores the most effective or promising catalytic processes for the conversion of biobased components into high added value products, as platform chemicals and intermediates. With a focus on heterogeneous catalysis, this book is ideal for researchers working in catalysis and in green chemistry.