Developments and Innovation in Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Capture and Storage Technology

Developments and Innovation in Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Capture and Storage Technology
Author: M. Mercedes Maroto-Valer
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 540
Release: 2010-07-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845699580

Carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and storage (CCS) is the one advanced technology that conventional power generation cannot do without. CCS technology reduces the carbon footprint of power plants by capturing, and storing the CO2 emissions from burning fossil-fuels and biomass. This volume provides a comprehensive reference on the state of the art research, development and demonstration of carbon storage and utilisation, covering all the storage options and their environmental impacts. It critically reviews geological, terrestrial and ocean sequestration, including enhanced oil and gas recovery, as well as other advanced concepts such as industrial utilisation, mineral carbonation, biofixation and photocatalytic reduction. - Foreword written by Lord Oxburgh, Climate Science Peer - Comprehensively examines the different methods of storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) and the various concepts for utilisation - Reviews geological sequestration of CO2, including coverage of reservoir sealing and monitoring and modelling techniques used to verify geological sequestration of CO2

Soil and Sediment Remediation

Soil and Sediment Remediation
Author: Piet Lens
Publisher: IWA Publishing
Total Pages: 545
Release: 2005-09-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1843391007

Soil and Sediment Remediation discusses in detail a whole set of remediative technologies currently available to minimise their impact. Technologies for the treatment of soils and sediments in-situ (landfarming, bioscreens, bioventing, nutrient injection, phytoremediation) and ex-situ (landfarming, bio-heap treatment, soil suspension reactor) will be discussed. The microbiological, process technological and socio-economical aspects of these technologies will be addressed. Special attention will be given to novel biotechnological processes that utilise sulfur cycle conversions, e.g. sulfur and heavy metal removal from soils. Also the potential of phytoremediation will be highlighted. In addition, treatment schemes for the clean-up of polluted megasites, e.g. harbours and Manufactured Gaswork Plants (MGP), will be elaborated. The aim of Soil and Sediment Remediation is to introduce the reader in: the biogeochemical characteristics of soil and sediments- new techniques to study soil/sediment processes (molecular probes, microelectrodes, NMR) clean up technologies for soils polluted with organic (PAH, NAPL, solvents) or inorganic (heavy metals) pollutants- preventative and remediative strategies and technologies available in environmental engineering novel process applications and bioreactor designs for bioremediation the impact of soil pollution on society and its economic importance.

Ecology and Conservation of the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-owl in Arizona

Ecology and Conservation of the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-owl in Arizona
Author: Jean-Luc E. Cartron
Publisher:
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2000
Genre: Birds
ISBN:

This report is the result of a cooperative effort by the Rocky Mountain Research Station and the USDA Forest Service Region 3, with participation by the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Bureau of Land Management. It assesses the state of knowledge related to the conservation status of the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl in Arizona. The population decline of this owl has been attributed to the loss of riparian areas before and after the turn of the 20th century. Currently, the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl is chiefly found in southern Arizona in xeroriparian vegetation and wellstructured upland desertscrub. The primary threat to the remaining pygmy-owl population appears to be continued habitat loss due to residential development. Important information gaps exist and prevent a full understanding of the current population status of the owl and its conservation needs.

Sugarcane

Sugarcane
Author: Paul H. Moore
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1063
Release: 2013-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118771389

Physiology of Sugarcane looks at the development of a suite of well-established and developing biofuels derived from sugarcane and cane-based co-products, such as bagasse. Chapters provide broad-ranging coverage of sugarcane biology, biotechnological advances, and breakthroughs in production and processing techniques. This single volume resource brings together essential information to researchers and industry personnel interested in utilizing and developing new fuels and bioproducts derived from cane crops.

Sugarcane Biotechnology: Challenges and Prospects

Sugarcane Biotechnology: Challenges and Prospects
Author: Chakravarthi Mohan
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2017-08-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319589466

This book provides exhaustive information on several recent technologies that are employed for sugarcane improvement through biotechnology and will be of great interest to plant scientists, biotechnologists, molecular biologists and breeders who work on sugarcane crop. Topics discussed in this volume include genomics and transcriptomics, transgenic sugarcane for trait improvement, potential candidate promoters, new strategies for transformation, molecular farming, sugarcane as biofuel, chloroplast transformation, and genome editing.

Microbial Energy Conversion

Microbial Energy Conversion
Author: Zhenhong Yuan
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 568
Release: 2018-05-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 311042486X

The book provides an overview on various microorganisms and their industrialization in energy conversion, such as ethanol fermentation, butanol fermentation, biogas fermentation and fossil energy conversion. It also covers microbial oil production, hydrogen production and electricity generation. The content is up to date and suits well for both researchers and industrial audiences.

Modelamiento logístico para la producción sostenible de biocombustibles

Modelamiento logístico para la producción sostenible de biocombustibles
Author: Jairo Alexander Moreno Lozano
Publisher: Programa Editorial Universidad Autónoma de Occidente
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2016-05-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9588994071

Este libro aborda el diseño conceptual y el modelado de la cadena de abastecimiento del azúcar-etanol, apoyado en el creciente interés en los biocombustibles como fuente de energía para el sector del transporte. La metodología propuesta tuvo en cuenta no solo el abastecimiento de la caña a los ingenios, sino también el transporte de residuos agrícolas hasta la biorefinería bajo tres estrategias diferentes: residuos picados, residuos enfardados y cosecha integral.

Análisis del sector biodiésel en Colombia y su cadena de suministro

Análisis del sector biodiésel en Colombia y su cadena de suministro
Author: Jahir Lombana Coy
Publisher: Universidad del Norte
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2015
Genre: Biodiesel fuels
ISBN: 9587416481

La dicotomía entre protección del medio ambiente y producción energética ha tenido en los biocombustibles una promisoria salida para resolver tanto los efectos del cambio climático como la sostenibilidad energética del mundo. Este libro contiene los resultados de una investigación financiada por la Gobernación del Atlántico, con recursos del Fondo de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación del Sistema General de Regalías, y orientada a promover el desarrollo del sector biodiésel en este departamento. La obra presenta el análisis de la actual situación del sector de biodiésel en Colombia, sus potencialidades e integración con otros elementos de su cadena productiva, desde la perspectiva económica y de mercado. Con ello se espera contribuir al debate económico acerca de los biocombustibles en Colombia, con miras a lograr la consolidación de una política pública coherente y alineada con los intereses generales que por su amplitud —medio ambiente y energía— transcienden las fronteras nacionales.