Bio-Conversion

The current energy crisis is a product of a tremendous amount of pressure on world fossil fuel supply and reserve. In recent times we know that the demand of fuels is increasing drastically. Therefore biomass-based fuel options could be more competitive during peak demand periods and a viable mode at this time. The increasing concern over climate change is another critical factor that has highlighted the environmental benefits (minimal net greenhouse gas emissions) of the biomass utilization. Bioprocesses represent a promising and environmentally friendly option to replace the well-established processes used nowadays for the production of platform chemicals fuels and other commercial products. On the other hand many of the biomass types are by-products/waste of crops forest residue construction and demolition waste municipal waste cattle and human waste. Hence the content in this book includes the production of energy from different types of wastes through thermal biological and chemical routes. It is intended to help the young scientist professionals to keep their knowledge upgraded with the current thoughts and newer technology options along with their advances in the field of the utilization of different types of wastes for energy production.