Aqueous Pretreatment of Plant Biomass for Biological and Chemical Conversion to Fuels and Chemicals Contributor(s): Wyman, Charles E. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0470972025 ISBN-13: 9780470972021 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $151.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Chemistry - General - Nature | Animals - Wildlife |
Dewey: 333.953 |
LCCN: 2012051128 |
Series: Wiley Series in Renewable Resources |
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 7.6" W x 9.8" (2.50 lbs) 576 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Plant biomass is attracting increasing attention as a sustainable resource for large-scale production of renewable fuels and chemicals. However, in order to successfully compete with petroleum, it is vital that biomass conversion processes are designed to minimize costs and maximize yields. Advances in pretreatment technology are critical in order to develop high-yielding, cost-competitive routes to renewable fuels and chemicals. Aqueous Pretreatment of Plant Biomass for Biological and Chemical Conversion to Fuels and Chemicals presents a comprehensive overview of the currently available aqueous pretreatment technologies for cellulosic biomass, highlighting the fundamental chemistry and biology of each method, key attributes and limitations, and opportunities for future advances. Topics covered include: - The importance of biomass conversion to fuels This comprehensive reference book provides an authoritative source of information on the pretreatment of cellulosic biomass to aid those experienced in the field to access the most current information on the topic. It will also be invaluable to those entering the growing field of biomass conversion. |