Biocatalysis and bioenergy

An up-to-date overview of diverse findings and accomplishments in biocatalysis and bioenergy. With the high price of petroleum and researchers worldwide seeking new means of producing energy, this comprehensive book on biocatalysis for bioenergy and biofuel applications is very timely. It combines i...

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Corporate Authors: Guo li zhong xing da xue; International Symposium on Biocatalysis and Biotechnology National Chung Hsing University
Group Author: Hou, Ching T. Ching-Tsang, 1935; Shaw, Jei-Fu
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Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470385869
Summary: An up-to-date overview of diverse findings and accomplishments in biocatalysis and bioenergy. With the high price of petroleum and researchers worldwide seeking new means of producing energy, this comprehensive book on biocatalysis for bioenergy and biofuel applications is very timely. It combines information on state-of-the-art advances and in-depth reviews of the latest achievements in biocatalysis and bioenergy, emphasizing biodiesel, bioethanol, and industrial products. The advantages of biocatalysis include high specificity, efficiency, energy conservation, and pollution reduction. Bioc
Item Description: "This book consists of selected papers presented at the International Symposium on Biocatalysis and Biotechnology held at the National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan, on December 8-10, 2006"--P. xi.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xvii, 607 p.) : ill.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781601198402 (electronic bk.)
160119840X (electronic bk.)
9780470385852 (electronic bk.)
0470385855 (electronic bk.)
9780470385869
0470385863
1281766860
9781281766861
Index Number: TP248
CLC: Q81
Contents: BIOCATALYSIS AND BIOENERGY; CONTENTS; PREFACE; CONTRIBUTORS; PART I. BIODIESEL; 1. Fuel Properties and Performance of Biodiesel; 2. Enzymatic Reactions for Production of Biodiesel Fuel and Their Application to the Oil and Fat Industry; 3. Biodiesel Cost Optimizer: Least-Cost Raw Material Blending for Standardized Biodiesel Quality; 4. New Catalytic Systems for Vegetable Oil Transesterification Based on Tin Compounds; 5. Non-Catalytic Alcoholysis of Vegetable Oils for Production of Biodiesel Fuel; 6. Biodiesel from Acidulated Soapstock (Acid Oil); 7. Industrial Products from Biodiesel Glycero