This book provides an overview of the technologies that can be applied for processing biomass into fuels. These include classical methods such as digestion and fermentation as well as new technologies specifically designed for biomass fuels.
Biorefineries outlines the processes and steps to successfully scale up production of two types of biofuels, butanol and ethanol, from cellulosic residues for commercial purposes. It covers practical topics, including biomass availability, pretreatment, fermentation, and water recycling, as well as policy and economic factors. This reflects the unique expertise of the editor team, whose backgro…