Biocatalysts in Biomass to Bioproducts

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Dendro Biomass Resources for Solid and Liquid Fuel Generation: Opportunities and Challenges.
2. Biomass Pre-Processing Technologies for Biofuel Production. 3. Tuning Up of Laccases as Multifunctional Green Catalysts. 4. Fungal Cellulases and Deconstruction of Lignocellulosic Biomass for Production of Biofuel and Bioproducts. 5. Cellulosome: A Multi-domain Complex for Effective Biomass Hydrolysis. 6. Thermophilic Cellulases: Novel Agents for Enhanced  Saccharification in Biorefinery Application. 7. Development and Application of Nanocatalyst for Algal Biofuel Production. 8. Glycosyl Hydrolases for Biomass Processing. 9. Enzyme Catalysis in Bioproduct Development. 10. Enzymatic Biorefinery for the Sequential Production of Biodiesel, Bioethanol, Biohydrogen, Biomethane using    Leather Solid Wastes and Treatment Plant Sludges. 11. Beta Glucosidase: Functional Role and Involvement    in Cellulolysis. 12. Biorefinery Approach of Biomass: Synthesis and Characterization of Lignin Adhesive. 13. The Perspectives of Chemocatalytic Biomass Valorization into Bioproducts (Platform Molecules, Fuels) and Energy.

Microbes have been playing a key role by producing enzymes for bioconversion of various biomasses for biorefinery applications. This book on “Biocatalysts in Biomass to Bioproducts” summarizes state-of-the-art information on the logistics of biomass conversion to biofuels and related challenges to overcome in 13 chapters. The chapters have been contributed by the experts of the areas across the globe and these chapters offer concise and clear information on the recent research developments in biomass utilization. Sustainable and affordable energy, underpinned by energy technology cooperation and innovation, is indispensable for economic growth and reduced carbon intensity. No doubt this book will provide readers with a comprehensive resource that connect theory to real-world implementation.(jacket)