Advances in Biofuels

Advances in Biofuels: Strategies, Policies, and Technologies for a Sustainable Future offers a holistic view of biofuels, integrating technological advancements, sustainability issues, economic impacts, and policy frameworks, whilst case studies showcase applications of biofuels in various regions of the world. The book begins by introducing the fundamentals of biofuels, feedstocks for biofuel production, and production technologies, before addressing the sustainability issues of biofuels, with chapters on the economic and environmental impacts of biofuels, carbon footprints and GHG emission reduction strategies in biofuels, and guidelines and policies for biofuel production in different regions. The book then shifts to various applications of biofuels, notably by covering advanced biofuels in the decarbonizing of transport, biofuel blending and compatibility with existing infrastructure, the design and optimization of bioreactors for biofuel production, and the metabolic engineering and biomass species design for enhanced biofuel production. Finally, social, ethical and economic considerations in biofuel development are considered, with a closing chapter exploring future directions and innovations. This latest volume in the Woodhead Series in Bioenergy is of interest to all those with an interest in biofuel production, transportation, processing, and utilization, including researchers, faculty, advanced students, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, and policy makers.

• Presents a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and forward-looking description of biofuels across the entire value chain
• With a focus on sustainability, addresses technological, economic, environmental and policy dimensions of biofuels
• Guides the reader through the evolution and state-of-the-art developments in biofuel production, feedstock selection, engineering, and processing technologies
• Emphasizes carbon reduction strategies, life cycle assessments, commercialization challenges, and case studies