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OverviewThe apprehensions relating to global warming, climate change and increasing energy demands have led to significant research for the development of sustainable energy and products from biomass by utilizing modern biotechnological tools. This book is an innovative collection of 14 chapters broadly focussing on biofuels, biomaterials, biopolymers and other industrially relevant commodities produced from agricultural biomass, forest residues, algae, food processing wastes and other biogenic refuse. The book aims to serve as a reference book for academic and industrial researchers in finding new pathways to link food security and energy demands with the help of novel biotechnological interventions. This book highlights state-of-the-art aspects based on biotechnology involved in transportation sector, food industry, agriculture, biorefining and material science. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Prakash Kumar Sarangi , Sonil NandaPublisher: I K International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd Imprint: I K International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd ISBN: 9789386768636ISBN 10: 9386768631 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 30 May 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Sustainable Production of Algal Biomass for Bioenergy: Role of System Level Approaches and Synthetic Biology Tools 2. Cellulases: The Biomass Transformers to Biofuel Precursors 3. Aspects of Solid-State Anaerobic Digestion for Biomethane Production 4. Role of Nanobiotechnology in Bioenergy Production 5. Sustainable Energy from Agricultural Waste Materials and Residues via Microbial System 6. Potential of Thermophilic Enzymes for Bioethanol Production 7. Biotechnology for Production of Fermented Soybean in North Eastern Hill Region of India 8. Bio-prospects of Algae as Food Source Supplements 9. Intervention of Biotechnology in Dairy Processing 10. Lignin-based Biocomposites and Biomaterials: A Review on Industrial Applications 11. Recent Trends in Microbial Biopolymer Technology Research and Development 12. Bioconversion of Agro-Wastes into Phenolic Flavour Compounds 13. Biotechnological Interventions to Utilize Microbial Resources for Sustainable Agriculture 14. Techno-Economic Analysis of Biodiesel Production for Modern Diesel Engines IndexReviewsAuthor InformationPrakash K. Sarangi is a Scientist in Food Microbiology at the Central Agricultural University in Imphal, Manipur, India. He holds a PhD in Microbial Biotechnology from the Department of Botany, Ravenshaw University, India; M.Tech. in Applied Botany from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India; and M.Sc. in Botany from Ravenshaw University, India. Dr. Sarangi’s current research is focused on bioprocess engineering, fermentation technology, post-harvest technology, biofuels, biochemical and biomaterials. Sonil Nanda is a Research Fellow at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada. He holds a PhD in Biology from York University, Canada; M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology from Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT University), India; and B.Sc. in Microbiology from Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, India. Dr. Nanda’s research areas are related to the production of advanced biofuels and biochemicals through thermochemical and biochemical conversion technologies such as gasification, pyrolysis, fermentation, torrefaction, carbonization and combustion. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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