Bioengineering for pollution prevention / / Dianne Ahmann and John R. Dorgan
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| Autore: |
Ahmann Dianne
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| Titolo: |
Bioengineering for pollution prevention / / Dianne Ahmann and John R. Dorgan
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| Pubblicazione: | New York, : Nova Science, c2009 |
| Edizione: | 1st ed. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (211 p.) |
| Disciplina: | 628.5 |
| Soggetto topico: | Bioengineering |
| Bioremediation | |
| Pollution prevention | |
| Altri autori: |
DorganJohn R
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| Note generali: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Nota di contenuto: | Intro -- Bioengineering for Pollution Prevention -- Contents -- Preface -- Disclaimer -- Acknowledgments -- Executive Summary -- A. Biomaterials -- B. Biofuels -- C. Research Strategies -- List of Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Introduction -- A. Current Status of Energy and Materials Feedstocks -- B. Current Challenges -- C. Terms and Definitions -- D. Statement of Purpose -- References -- Biotechnological Platforms -- A. Genetic Engineering -- References -- B. Bioreactor Echnologies [45] -- References -- C. Bioseparations and Bioprocessing -- References -- Biomaterials -- A. Problem and Significance -- References -- B. Polylactides -- References -- C. Polyhydroxyalkanoates -- References -- D. Starches, Proteins, Plant Oils, and Cellulosics -- References -- Biofuels -- A. Bioethanol -- References -- B. Biodiesel -- References -- C. Biohydrogen -- References -- D. Biodesulfurization of Fossil Fuels -- References -- Summary of Future Research Priorities -- A. Introduction -- B. Genetic Engineering -- C. Bioreactor Technologies -- D. Bioseparations and Bioprocessing -- E. Polyactides -- F. Polyhydroxyakanoates -- G. Starches, Proteins, Plant Oils, and Cellulosics -- H. Bioethanol -- Biodiesel -- Biohydrogen -- Biodesulfurization of Fossil Fuels -- Appendix Contributions of the NSF/EPA Technology for a Sustainable Environment Program 1995-2004 -- Index. |
| Sommario/riassunto: | This book looks at petroleum-based fuels and related materials that are central to the economies of developed and developing countries around the world. However, these resources are finite and expected to enter a period of diminishing availability within the next several decades. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Bioengineering for pollution prevention |
| ISBN: | 1-60876-574-1 |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910958508303321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
| Opac: | Controlla la disponibilità qui |
Serie:
Environmental research advances series.