Cellulosic energy cropping systems / / editor, Douglas L. Karlen

• Autore: Karlen D. L (Douglas L.)
• Pubblicazione: Chichester, England : , : Wiley, , 2014; ©2014
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (400 p.)
• Disciplina: 333.95/39
• Soggetto topico: Energy crops; Biomass energy; Cellulose - Biotechnology; Cellulose - Chemistry
• Persona (resp. second.): KarlenD. L (Douglas L.)
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cellulosic Energy Cropping Systems; Contents; Foreword; Series Preface; Preface; List of Contributors; 1 Introduction to Cellulosic Energy Crops; 1.1 Cellulosic Biomass: Definition, Photosynthesis, and Composition; 1.2 Cellulosic Biomass Properties and Their Relevance to Downstream Processing; 1.2.1 Moisture Content; 1.2.2 Energy Density; 1.2.3 Fixed Carbon/Volatile Matter Ratio; 1.2.4 Ash Content; 1.2.5 Alkali Metal Content; 1.2.6 Carbohydrate/Lignin Ratio; 1.3 Desirable Traits and Potential Supply of Cellulosic Energy Crops; 1.4 The Case for Cellulosic Energy Crops; References ; 2 Conversion Technologies for the Production of Liquid Fuels and Biochemicals2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Biomass Conversion Technologies; 2.3 (Bio)Chemical Conversion Route; 2.3.1 Pretreatment; 2.3.2 Hydrolysis; 2.3.3 Fermentation; 2.3.4 Biocatalysis; 2.3.5 Catalysis; 2.4 Thermochemical Conversion Route; 2.4.1 Pyrolysis; 2.4.2 Gasification; 2.4.3 Liquefaction; 2.4.4 Hydrothermal Upgrading (HTU) Process; 2.5 Summary and Conclusions; Acknowledgement; References; 3 Technologies for Production of Heat and Electricity; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Combustion; 3.2.1 Direct-Fired Combustion ; 3.2.2 Co-Fired Combustion3.3 Repowering; 3.4 Gasification; 3.5 Pyrolysis; 3.6 Direct Hydrothermal Liquefaction; 3.7 Anaerobic Digestion; 3.8 Integrated Biorefineries; 3.9 Summary; References; 4 Miscanthus Genetics and Agronomy for Bioenergy Feedstock; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Phylogeny, Growth, Yield and Chemical Composition; 4.2.1 Phylogeny; 4.2.2 Growth; 4.2.3 Genetic Diversity for Biomass Production; 4.2.4 Genetic Diversity for Biomass Composition; 4.3 Cultural Practices; 4.3.1 Establishment; 4.3.2 Fertilization; 4.3.3 Disease, Pest Control; 4.3.4 Invasiveness; 4.3.5 Harvest Management ; 4.4 Genetic Improvement4.4.1 Past and Current Projects; 4.4.2 Genetic Resources; 4.4.3 Traits and Varieties of Interest; 4.4.4 Tools for Genetic Studies Breeding and Phenotyping; 4.5 Conclusion; References; 5 Switchgrass; 5.1 Overview; 5.2 Phylogeny, Growth, Yield and Chemical Composition; 5.3 Cultural Practices; 5.3.1 Establishment and Weed Management; 5.3.2 Fertilization; 5.3.3 Disease and Pest Management; 5.3.4 Harvest Management; 5.4 Genetic Improvement; 5.5 Summary; References; 6 Sugarcane, Energy Cane and Napier Grass; 6.1 Sugar and Energy Cane ; 6.1.1 Phylogeny, Growth, Yield, and Chemical Composition6.1.2 Cultural Practices; 6.1.3 Genetic Improvement; 6.2 Napier grass; 6.2.1 Phylogeny, Growth, Yield and Chemical Composition; 6.2.2 Cultural Practices; 6.2.3 Genetic Improvement; References; 7 Sorghum; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Sorghum Phenology, Genetic Structure and Types; 7.2.1 Types of Sorghum for Energy Production; 7.2.2 Basic Phenological Traits of Importance in Sorghum; 7.2.3 Sorghum Composition; 7.3 Cultural Practices; 7.3.1 Propagation Methods; 7.3.2 Establishment; 7.3.3 Fertilization; 7.3.4 Water Use ; 7.3.5 Disease and Pest Control
• Sommario/riassunto: Cellulosic Energy Cropping Systems presents a comprehensive overview of how cellulosic energy crops can be sustainably produced and converted to affordable energy through liquid fuels, heat and electricity. The book begins with an introduction to cellulosic feedstocks, discussing their potential as a large-scale sustainable energy source, and technologies for the production of liquid fuels, heat and electricity. Subsequent chapters examine miscanthus, switchgrass, sugarcane and energy cane, sorghums and crop residues, reviewing their phylogeny, cultural practices, and opportuni
• Titolo autorizzato: Cellulosic energy cropping systems
• ISBN: 1-118-67632-7; 1-118-67633-5; 1-118-67634-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910807157603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Wiley series in renewable resources.