Bajpai P. Advances in Bioethanol

Springer New Delhi Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London, 2013. 100 p. — ISBN: 978-81-322-1583-7, ISBN: 978-81-322-1584-4 (eBook).The book provides an updated and detailed overview on advances in bioethanol. It looks at the historical perspectives, chemistry, sources and production of ethanol and discusses biotechnology breakthroughs and promising developments. The book also provides the details regarding the uses, advantages, problems, environmental effects and characteristics of bioethanol as a fuel. In addition, it presents information about ethanol in different parts of the world and also highlights the challenges and future of ethanol.Background
Historical Perspectives
Key Drivers and TrendsChemistry, Types, and Sources of Ethanol
Chemistry of Ethanol
Types of Ethanol
Raw MaterialsProduction of Bioethanol
Feedstock Processing
Processing of Sugar Crops
Processing of Cereal Crops
Production of Ethanol from Lignocellulosic Biomass
Production Costs
mportant Developments in the Production of Cellulosic Ethanol
Energy BalancesEthanol Markets
Transportation Fuel
E10 or Less
E20, E25
E70, E75
E85
E100
Niche Markets
Fuel Cells
E Diesel
Aviation
Snowmobiles
Boats/Marine
Small Engine EquipmentCharacteristics of Fuel Ethanol
Ethanol Based Engines
Fuel EconomyBenefits and Problems with Ethanol
Benefits
Problems with Ethanol/Ethanol BlendsGlobal Production of Bioethanol
European Union
Australia
China
United States
Brazil
Canada
India
Thailand
JapanFuture of BioethanolAbout the Author