Biofuels and bioenergy / [edited by] John Love.
With increased public and scientific attention driven by factors such as oil price spikes, the need for increased energy security, and concerns over greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels, the production of fuels by biological systems is becoming increasingly important as the world seeks to move...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Chichester, West Sussex :
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
2017.
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| Summary: | With increased public and scientific attention driven by factors such as oil price spikes, the need for increased energy security, and concerns over greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels, the production of fuels by biological systems is becoming increasingly important as the world seeks to move towards renewable, sustainable energy sources. Biofuels and Bioenergy presents a broad, wide-ranging and informative treatment of biofuels. The book covers historical, economic, industrial, sociological and ecological/environmental perspectives, as well as dealing with all the major scientific issues associated with this important topic. With contributions from a range of leading experts covering key aspects, including. Basic biology, biochemistry and chemistry of different types and classes of biofuel. Current research in synthetic biology and GM in the development and exploitation of new biofuel sources. Aspects relating to ecology and land use, including the fuel vs food dilemma. Sustainability of different types of biofuel. Ethical aspects of biofuel production. John Love and John A. Bryant, Biosciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, UK --Book Jacket. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781118350546 1118350545 9781118350539 1118350537 9781118350553 1118350553 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |