Cellulosic energy cropping systems / / editor, Douglas L. Karlen |
Autore | Karlen D. L (Douglas L.) |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, England : , : Wiley, , 2014 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (400 p.) |
Disciplina | 333.95/39 |
Collana | Wiley Series in Renewable Resources |
Soggetto topico |
Energy crops
Biomass energy Cellulose - Biotechnology Cellulose - Chemistry |
ISBN |
1-118-67632-7
1-118-67633-5 1-118-67634-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
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 |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910140286203321 |
Karlen D. L (Douglas L.)
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Chichester, England : , : Wiley, , 2014 | ||
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Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Cellulosic energy cropping systems / / editor, Douglas L. Karlen |
Autore | Karlen D. L (Douglas L.) |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, England : , : Wiley, , 2014 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (400 p.) |
Disciplina | 333.95/39 |
Collana | Wiley Series in Renewable Resources |
Soggetto topico |
Energy crops
Biomass energy Cellulose - Biotechnology Cellulose - Chemistry |
ISBN |
1-118-67632-7
1-118-67633-5 1-118-67634-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
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 |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910807157603321 |
Karlen D. L (Douglas L.)
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Chichester, England : , : Wiley, , 2014 | ||
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Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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