Green Nanotechnology for Biofuel Production

Abstract

This book focuses on the use of nanotechnology and nanomaterials in the production of biofuels. It describes the current production technologies for different biofuels and their limitations for commercialization, and discusses in detail how nanomaterials could reduce biofuel production costs. After an introduction to biofuels, the book examines biofuels economics and policy; biofuel production processes - advances and limitations; nanotechnology and its energy applications; nanotechnology in biohydrogen production - for cellulases, in algal fuel, and in bioethanol/biobutanol and biodiesel production. It is a valuable resource for researchers and engineers. Intro; Preface I; Preface II; Acknowledgements; Contents; 1 Introduction to Biofuels and Potentials of Nanotechnology; Abstract; 1 Introduction-Biofuel Types and Feedstocks; 2 Biofuels Production Trends, Economic Feasibility, and Environmental Impacts; 3 Potentials and Risks of Nanotechnology for Biofuels Production; 4 Conclusions and Outlook; References; 2 Nanotechnology: A New Tool for Biofuel Production; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Nanomaterials and Their Advantages; 3 Nanotechnology for Algal Biofuel; 3.1 Application of Nanotechnology in Algal Cultivation and Lipid Induction. 3.2 Algal Harvesting Using Nanoparticle3.3 Nanotechnology for Lipid Extraction; 3.4 Transesterification by Nanomaterials Application; 4 Conclusion; References; 3 Introduction of Nanotechnology in the Field of Biofuel Production; Abstract; 1 Role of Algae in the Production of Biofuels; 2 Role of Nanotechnology in the Landfill Facilities; 3 Role of Nanotechnology to Convert Biomass into Biofuels; 4 Immobilized Enzymes Used During Biofuel Production; 5 Nanotech Liquid Additives; 6 Public Concerns over Nanotechnology: Security, Health and the Environment; References. 4 Nanocatalyst for Biofuel Production: A ReviewAbstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Metal Oxide Nanocatalyst for Biofuel Production; 3 Metal Oxide Supported by Metal Nanocatalyst for Biofuel Production; 4 Alloy; 5 Metal Oxide Supported by Metal Oxide Nanocatalyst for Biofuel Production; 6 Synthesis and Characterization of Nanoparticles for Biofuel Production; 7 Conclusion; References; 5 Nanoadditives: Propitious Alternative For Increase Biofuel Performance; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Importance of Additives; 3 Edible Feedstocks; 4 Nonedible Feed Stocks; 5 Fuel Additives and Its Importance. 6 Antioxidants7 Oxygenated Additives; 8 Additives to Improve Cold Flow Behavior; 9 Additives to Improve Cetane Number; 10 Metal-Based Additives; 11 Effect of Nanometallic Additive on Fuel's PhysioChemical Properties; 12 Change in PhysioChemical Properties upon Addition of Nanometal Additives; 13 Conclusion; References; 6 Strategies of Porous Carbon Materials for Future Energy; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Synthesis Strategies for Ordered Porous Carbons; 2.1 Soft-Templated Porous Carbons; 2.2 Hard-Templated Porous Carbons; 2.2.1 Ordered Mesoporous Silica-Templated Ordered Porous Carbons. 2.2.2 Colloidal-Crystal-Templated Ordered Porous Carbons2.2.3 Zeolite-Templated Ordered Porous Carbons; 3 Hierarchically Ordered Porous Carbons; 3.1 Polymer Sphere/SiO2 Sphere for Ordered Porous; 3.2 Polymer Sphere/Triblock Copolymer for Ordered Porous; 3.3 Hierarchical Ordered Porous Structure from Biological Templates/Triblock Copolymer Templates; 4 Conclusion; References; 7 Nanotechnology Applied for Cellulase Improvements; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Cellulase-Producing Microorganisms; 2.1 Bacteria as Producers of Cellulases; 2.2 Fungi as Producers of Cellulases.