Present energy situation around the globe is unsustainable due to unequal distribution of natural resources as well as different environmental, geopolitical, and economical concerns. Rise in population with accelerated increase in industrial sector has led to rapid increase in the consumption of energy sources, which will make them extinct soon. To combat environmental pollution and mitigate the effects of greenhouse gases, it has become imperative that an alternative energy source is found which is sustainable and renewable. Biofuels is one such renewable, sustainable and affordable energy source that has the potential to replace conventional energy sources.

Algal Biofuel: sustainable solution explores a wide spectrum of bioenergy sources, including their applications. It provides latest information in the field of bioenergy technologies and their future prospect including lipid content. It discusses governance of biofuel at global and national level and the potential of biofuel to meet the rising energy demand. The book focuses towards the strategies to ensure the availability of algal biomass, effective cultivation and harvesting techniques. The strategies to enhance the algal lipid synthesis and its conversion for biodiesel production have been also elaborated.

Detailed Table of Contents:  

Foreword

Preface

1. Biorefinery: A Future Approach for a Sustainable Bioeconomy

Introduction

Role of Government, Public, and Private Stakeholders  

Conclusion  

2. Algal biomass harvesting for biofuel production  

Introduction  

Harvesting process  

Future prospects and conclusions  

3. Biogas as Bioenergy Option: Advances and Challenges  

Introduction  

Biochemical Processes of Anaerobic Digestion  

Feedstock materials  

Microbial community  

Important parameters  

Properties of Biogas  

Upgradation of Biogas  

Types of Digesters  

Applications of Biogas  

Challenges/bottlenecks  

Conclusion  

4. Application of algal biomass as a feedstock 93for fermentative biohydrogen production

Introduction  

Microalgae

Advantages and Limitations of Biohydrogen from Microalgae  

Conclusion  

5. Bioethanol Production from Lignocellulosic/Algal Biomass: 107Potential Sustainable Approach

Introduction  

Bioethanol from Lignocellulosic Material  

Conclusion  

6. Crop Residues as a Potential Substrate for 121Bioenergy Production: An Overview

Introduction  

Agricultural Residues for Bioenergy Production  

Biomass-to-bioenergy Conversion Pathways  

Conclusion  

7. Magnetic Harvesting of Microalgae Biomass forCost-effective Algal Biofuel Production

Introduction

Magnetic Materials for Microalgae Harvesting

Factors Influencing Magnetic Harvesting Process

Recovery of Magnetic Materials and Biomass Detachment

Biocompatibility of Magnetic Nanoparticles and Recovery of Growth Medium

Conclusion

8. Biodiesel Production from Non-edible Oilseeds

Introduction

Non-edible Oilseeds as Biodiesel Feedstock

Properties of Free Fatty Acids in Non-edible Oils

Biodiesel Production Technology for Non-edible Oilseeds

Fuel Properties of Biodiesel

Economic Feasibility of Biodiesel from Non-edible Oils

Advantages of Non-edible Oilseed Crops

National Efforts to Promote Non-edible Plant Species

Conclusion

9. Carbon Sequestration and Biofuel Production byMicroalgae: An Integrated and Sustainable Approach  

Introduction  

Carbon Sequestration

Carbon Sequestration by Microalgae  

Carbon Concentrating Mechanism  

Algal Species  

Factors Affecting Microalgal Efficiency  

Biosynthesis of Lipids in Microalgae  

Microalgal Biomass Harvesting and Processing  

Microalgal Lipid Extractions  

Production of Biofuels  

Chemical Conversion  

Thermochemical Conversion  

Biochemical Conversion  

Conclusion  

10. Role of Meteorological Parameters on Atmospheric Aerosols Concentration and Its Control through Modern Biomass Application

Introduction  

Aerosols  

Shape and Size of Aerosols  

Aerosol Sources  

Aerosol Removal Processes  

Implications of Aerosols  

Brief History of Earlier Aerosol Studies  

Experimental Technique Used  

Results and Discussion  

Modern Biomass Application to Control Aerosol Emission  

Conclusion  

11. Application of Immobilized Algae in Water and Wastewater Treatment

Immobilization  

Immobilization Techniques  

Application of Immobilized Algae  

Nutrient Removal  

Metal Removal  

Removal of Organic Compounds  

Lipid Content of Immobilized Algae  

Conclusion and Future Work

12. Recent Biotechnological Approaches for Bioenergy Production: The Path Forward

Introduction  

Biotechnological Approaches in Bioenergy Production  

Different Biotechnological Approaches for Bioenergy Production  

Biotechnology and Sustainable Society  

Conclusion  

13. Lipid induction in algal biomass for sustainable bioenergy production

Introduction  

Composition of Microalgal Lipid  

Factors affecting lipid productivity in algal biomass  

Engineering efforts of lipid enhancement  

Conclusion

About the Editors

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