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The Biobased Economy
Taylor and Francis 2010; US$ 47.95The impending threats of catastrophic climate change and peak oil are driving our society towards increased use of biomass for energy, chemical compounds and other materials - the beginnings of a biobased economy. As alternative development models for the biobased economy emerge, we need to determine potential applications, their perspectives and possible... more...
The Biofuel Delusion
Taylor and Francis 2009; US$ 90.00Faced with the twin threats of peak oil and climate change, many governments have turned for an answer to the apparent panacea of biofuels. Yet, increasingly, the progressive implementation of this solution demonstrates that the promise of biofuels as a replacement to fossil fuels is in fact a mirage that, if followed, risks leaving us short of power,... more...
Do It Yourself Guide to Biodiesel
Ulysses Press 2009; US$ 15.95THE TRUTH ABOUT BIODIESEL ?Easy to make at home ?Cheaper than buying diesel ?Works in unmodified diesel engines ?Reduces the need for imported oil ?Decreases greenhouse gas emissions If you are ready to start making your own biodiesel, then this book is for you. Do It Yourself Biodiesel provides up-to-date information, step-by-step instructions,... more...
Biofuels
Springer 2008; US$ 129.99Biofuel is a renewable energy source produced from natural (biobased) materials. This book discusses the production of transportation fuels from biomass (such as wood, straw and household waste) by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. It is suitable for undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers in energy engineering, and professional fuel engineers. more...
Biofuels Engineering Process Technology
McGraw-Hill Education 2007; US$ 130.00New Process Technology for Developing Low-Cost, Environmentally Safe Biofuels. Rising fuel prices have created a surge in the worldwide demand for biofuels made from plant and animal feedstocks. Filled with a wealth of illustrations, Biofuels Engineering Process Technology fully explains the concepts, systems, and technology now being used to produce... more...
Beyond Oil and Gas
Wiley 2006; US$ 34.95In this masterpiece, the renowned chemistry Nobel Laureate, George A. Olah and his colleagues discuss in a clear and readily accessible manner the use of methanol as a viable alternative to our diminishing fossil fuel resources. They look at the pros and cons of our current main energy sources, namely oil and natural gas, and varied renewable energies,... more...
Biomass and Agriculture
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2004; US$ 126.00The 21st century could see the switch from the fossil fuel to the biological based economy. Agriculture could be rejuvenated as a source of bioenergy and biomaterials, as well as providing food and fibres. The relative costs of fossil fuels and agricultural biomass will clearly play a key role. more...
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