Cellulosic Energy Cropping Systems - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1119991943 ISBN 13 : 9781119991946

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2014

Synopsis

Cellulosic Energy Cropping Systems presents acomprehensive overview of how cellulosic energy crops can besustainably produced and converted to affordable energy throughliquid fuels, heat and electricity. The book begins with an introduction to cellulosic feedstocks,discussing their potential as a large–scale sustainable energysource, and technologies for the production of liquid fuels, heatand electricity. Subsequent chapters examine miscanthus,switchgrass, sugarcane and energy cane, sorghums and crop residues,reviewing their phylogeny, cultural practices, and opportunitiesfor genetic improvement. This is followed by a detailed focus onwoody crops, including eucalyptus, pine, poplar and willow.Critical logistical issues associated with both herbaceous andwoody feedstocks are reviewed, and alternate strategies forharvesting, transporting, and storing cellulosic materials are alsoexamined. The final sectionof the booktackles the challenge ofachieving long–term sustainability, addressing economic,environmental and social factors. Cellulosic Energy Cropping Systems is a valuable resourcefor academics, students and industry professionals working in thefield of biomass cultivation and conversion, bioenergy, cropscience and agriculture. Topics covered include: Identifying suitable cellulosic energy crops that are adaptedto a wide range of climates and soils Best management practices for sustainably growing, harvesting,storing, transporting and pre–processing these crops The development of integrated cellulosic energy croppingsystems for supplying commercial processing plants Challenges and opportunities for the long–term sustainabilityof cellulosic energy crops   This book was conceived and initiated by David I.Bransby, Professor of Energy and Forage Crops in the Department ofCrop, Soil and Environmental Sciences at Auburn University,USA.   For more information on the Wiley Series inRenewable Resources, visit www.wiley.com/go/rrs

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Dr Douglas L. Karlen, USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment
Dr Karlen is an experienced research scientist in the Soil, Water, and Air Resources Research Unit at the USDA, Agricultural Research Service. His soil and crop management research program uses a systems approach involving research scientists and engineers, producers, action agencies, non-government organizations, agribusiness, and other state and federal partners to quantify physical, chemical, and biological effects of conventional and organic farming practices. His current focus is on sustaining or improving soil quality while striving to produce sustainable feedstock supplies for lignocellulosic biofuel production.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1119991943
• ISBN 13: 9781119991946
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 400
• Éditeur: Karlen Douglas L.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Buchpark GmbH; https://www.buchpark.de; ; Krügerweg 1; Trebbin; Brandenburg; 14959; Allemagne