HANDBOOK OF PLANT-BASED BIOFUELS

With the depletion of oil resources as well as negative environmental impact associated with the use of fossil fuels, there is a renewed interest in the alternative energy sources. The book provides state of the art information on the status of the production of biofuels-bioethanol and biodiesel from different sources. Divided into three parts, the book begins with a general review of the subject, then goes on to discuss the production of bioethanol and the production of biodiesel from various raw materials. Topics include plant-based biofuels, the world biofuel scenario, and thermo-chemical conversion of biomass to liquids and gaseous fuels.