Introduction to Biofuels |
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| Author:
| Mousdale, David M. |
| Series title: | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4398-1207-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2010 |
| Publisher: | CRC Press LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $230.00 |
Book Description:
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Bioenergy is the area in which engineering and the basic sciences meet. Providing complete coverage of biofuels, this new textbook discusses the multidisciplinary study of bioenergy and the potential for replacing fossil fuels in the coming decades. Presenting numerous examples throughout the text, this book explores key technologies, including biotechnology and genetic reprogramming of microorganisms. The author also examines the future of chemistry from a broader perspective,...
More DescriptionBioenergy is the area in which engineering and the basic sciences meet. Providing complete coverage of biofuels, this new textbook discusses the multidisciplinary study of bioenergy and the potential for replacing fossil fuels in the coming decades. Presenting numerous examples throughout the text, this book explores key technologies, including biotechnology and genetic reprogramming of microorganisms. The author also examines the future of chemistry from a broader perspective, addressing the economic, social, and environmental issues that are extremely important to any study of bioenergy as a route to sustainable development.