Pyrolysis of Biomass for Fuels and Chemicals provides a thorough overview of thermochemical conversion of biomass to fuels and chemicals via the pyrolysis platform. The book first delves into the principles underlying pyrolysis of biomass from the chemical engineering perspective. It discusses thermal only pyrolysis, the traditional pyrolysis process under inert atmosphere with no catalyst and the role of catalytic pyrolysis and Tail Gas Reactive Pyrolysis in resolving the instability issues associated with their product distribution. The author goes on to address condensed phase upgrading where the oil produced can be upgraded for stability or hydrogenated to drop-in transportation fuels, as well as feedstock selection, including opportunity fuels/feedstocks. Finally, pilot and demonstration scale projects from around the world are examined, and some immediate applications of pyrolysis oils in combustion systems are analyzed. Engineering researchers and professionals in the bioenergy, biochemical and petrochemical fields find in this book a complete resource for understanding the relationships between possible technologies, applications, costs and products value as they tackle the challenges for large scale adoption of pyrolysis for the production of 2nd generation biofuels and biochemicals. PhD students in areas of energy, chemical, mechanical and materials engineering will also benefit from fundamental and applied research in a concise format that can save them time and serve as reference through bioenergy conversion courses.

Book Information
ISBN 9780128182130
Author Akwasi A. Boateng
Format Paperback
Page Count 312
Imprint Academic Press Inc
Publisher Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Weight(grams) 152g