Bioprocesses: A Comprehensive Guide to Sustainable Resources in the Non-Fossil Era - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 1108844340 ISBN 13 : 9781108844345

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2025

Synopsis

In the rapidly evolving landscape of sustainable energy and resource management, this book is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and professionals alike. Written by leading experts in the field, it delves into the multifaceted realm of biomass, positioning it as the cornerstone of a non-fossil future. After navigating through the fundamentals, this book discusses the diverse forms of biomass and its use as a renewable and environmentally friendly resource. From the intricacies of biomass production, conversion technologies, and utilization methods, to the economic and ecological implications, each chapter provides a meticulous exploration of key concepts and cutting-edge developments. Questions are posed throughout as well as more than 80 end-of-chapter exercises to gauge reader understanding and translate knowledge to real-world problem solving. Focusing on practicality and real-world applications, this resource not only educates but inspires a shift toward sustainable practices guiding the next generation toward a greener, more sustainable future.

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À propos des auteurs

Sven Gjedde Sommer is a professor in the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Aarhus University. He has contributed to the research field of sustainable management of waste from agriculture in the context of a circular economy. He teaches courses in chemistry, bioprocessing, and environmental technologies for managing biowaste.

Morten Lykkegaard Christensen is an associate professor at Aalborg University's Department of Chemistry and Bioscience. He contributes significantly to the research field in separation and purification, focusing on treating organic waste streams for resource recovery. He teaches courses on unit operations, colloidal chemistry, membrane processes, and bioprocess modeling.

Birgir Norddahl is Emeritus Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, Department of Green Technology. His teaching has focused on industrial biotechnology and, in particular, aspects of sustainable uses of biotechnology for creating green biofuels such as biomethane, biodiesel, and biohydrogen, as well as algae for biofuels based on research.

Morten Ambye-Jensen is an associate professor in the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering and head of the interdisciplinary Centre for Circular Bioeconomy at Aarhus University. He has taught courses within biorefineries and bioprocessing since 2011, and since 2019 has developed and taught 'Introduction to Biological Production Techniques' (BSc course).

Maria Cinta Roda-Serrat completed her postdoctoral research at the University of Southern Denmark, Department of Green Technology. Her research involved aiming at valorization of biomass for production of high-value products. She was a teaching assistant in the course 'Design of Ideal Chemical Reactors' and guest lecturer in membrane technology.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1108844340
• ISBN 13: 9781108844345
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 448
• Éditeur: Sommer Sven Gjedde, Christensen Morten Lykkegaard, Norddahl Birgir, Ambye-Jensen Morten, Roda-Serrat Maria Cinta
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Cambridge University Press; https://www.cambridge.org/; ; Via Honduras,15; Pomezia; Italia; 71; Italie