Renewable Resources and Renewable Energy

As energy demands continue to surge worldwide, the need for more efficient and environmentally neutral energy production also becomes increasingly apparent. Renewable Resources and Renewable Energy: A Global Challenge presents a well-rounded perspective on the development of bio-based feedstocks, biodegradable plastics, hydrogen energy, fuel cells, and other aspects related to renewable resources and sustainable energy production. The book first examines the transformation of bio-based renewable feedstock into valuable, clean, and economically attractive products. It explains the catalytic processes involved and surveys the relevant commercial technologies that are available. The book highlights how these technologies can be used for efficient waste management solutions, particularly for the synthetic polymers industry, as well as energy production. The authors also pay particular attention to current trends for hydrogen-based and fuel cell-based technologies and provide real-world case studies of renewable energy projects in Asia and South America. An accessible reference for both scientists and non-scientists, Renewable Resources and Renewable Energy offers valuable insight into the chemical processes and practical considerations as well as the advantages, challenges, and opportunities for developing these technologies and achieving more sustainable energy production.

Paolo Fornasiero, Mauro Graziani,

Rationale, Drivers, Standards, and Technology for Biobased Materials. Biobased Key Molecules as Chemical Feedstocks. Industrial Chemistry with Nature-Based Bioprocesses. Catalytic Conversion of Carbohydrates to Oxygenates. Developments and Future Trends for Environmentally Degradable Plastics. Production of Plastics from Waste Derived from Agrofood Industry. On the Environmental Performance of Biobased Energy, Fuels, and Materials: A Comparative Analysis of Life-Cycle Assessment Studies. Hydrogen Production and Cleaning from Renewable Feedstock. Gasification of Biomass to Produce Hydrogen. Sustainable Biological Hydrogen Production. Hydrogen-Based Technologies for Mobile Applications. Efficiently Distributed Power Supply with Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells. Renewable Resources and Energy in the Asia Pacific Region. Development of Renewable Energy in Malaysia. Outlook on Catalytic Technologies for Sustainable Development: the Argentina Case. Marketing Photovoltaic Technologies in Developing Countries.