| Energy from Organic Materials (Biomass): A Volume in the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology, Second Edition 2019 Edition Contributor(s): Kaltschmitt, Martin (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1493978128 ISBN-13: 9781493978120 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $522.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Power Resources - Alternative & Renewable - Technology & Engineering | Chemical & Biochemical - Science | Mechanics - Thermodynamics |
| Dewey: 621.042 |
| Series: Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology |
| Physical Information: 3.4" H x 10.2" W x 7.4" (8.60 lbs) 1445 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This comprehensive reference is a state-of-the-art survey of biomass as an energy carrier for the provision of heat, electricity, and transportation fuel, considering technical, economic, environmental, and social aspects. On a global scale, biomass contributes roughly 12 to 16 % of the energy needed to cover the overall primary energy consumption. Thus far, it is humanity's most important source of renewable energy, used on practically all continents and growing in importance even in industrialized nations. With detailed coverage of the production of solid, gaseous and liquid fuels, as well as a final energy provision, this volume serves as an introduction for readers just entering the field, but also offers new insights, up-to-date information, as well as latest findings for advanced researchers, industry experts, and decision makers. |