Biomass and Bioenergy

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xvi

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2. Non-wood Renewable Materials: Properties Improvement and Its Application

   • Rudi Dungani, H. P. S. Abdul Khalil, Ihak Sumardi, Yoyo Suhaya, Endah Sulistyawati, Md. Nazrul Islam et al.

   Pages 1-29

3. Jatropha curcas L.: A Future Energy Crop with Enormous Potential

   • A. K. M. Aminul Islam, Zahira Yaakob, Jaharah A. Ghani, Nurina Anuar

   Pages 31-61

4. Upgrading of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch to Value-Added Products

   • Mustakimah Mohamed, Suzana Yusup, Wahyudiono, Siti Machmudah, Motonobu Goto, Yoshimitsu Uemura

   Pages 63-78

5. Bioenergy Derived from Electrochemically Active Biofilms

   • Mohammad Mansoob Khan

   Pages 79-88

6. In-Situ Transesterification Reaction for Biodiesel Production

   • Ahmad Hafiidz Mohammad Fauzi, Ramli Mat, Anwar Johari

   Pages 89-105

7. Abaca Fiber: A Renewable Bio-resource for Industrial Uses and Other Applications

   • Romel B. Armecin, Feliciano G. Sinon, Luz O. Moreno

   Pages 107-118

8. Microalgal Biomass as a Source of Renewable Energy

   • Syed Hammad Raza, Syed Harris Husssain, Asad Abdullah Shahid, Uzair Hashmi, Alvina Gul Kazi

   Pages 119-143

9. Lignocellulosic Biomass: As Future Alternative for Bioethanol Production

   • Tanveer Bilal Pirzadah, Bisma Malik, Manoj Kumar, Reiaz Ul Rehman

   Pages 145-163

10. Utilization of Sawmill By-Product for Making Cellulose and Its Valuable Derivatives

    • M. Jonayed Choudhury, G. M. Arifuzzaman Khan

    Pages 165-186

11. Upgrading of Oil Palm Biomass to Value-Added Products

    • Anli Geng

    Pages 187-209

12. Polylactic Acid-Based Kenaf Biomass Synthesized via Ring Opening Polymerization

    • S. M. Nurhafizah, H. Anuar, M. Mel, S. M. Sapuan, M. N. Nur Aimi

    Pages 211-231

13. Chemical Functionalization of Cellulosic Fibers for Green Polymer Composites Applications

    • Manju Kumari Thakur, Aswinder Rana, Vijay Kumar Thakur

    Pages 233-250

14. Kapok Fiber: Applications

    • Yian Zheng, Aiqin Wang

    Pages 251-266

15. Nanofibrillated Cellulose: Sustainable Nanofiller with Broad Potentials Use

    • Sami Boufi

    Pages 267-305

16. Unlocking the Destructive Powers of Wood-Eating Termites: From Pest to Biopolymer Derivatives Extractor

    • Kit-Ling Chin, Paik-San H’ng, M. T. Paridah

    Pages 307-321

17. Agricultural Residues from Crop Harvesting and Processing: A Renewable Source of Bio-Energy

    • M. Ahiduzzaman, A. K. M. Aminul Islam, Zahira Yaakob, Jaharah A. Ghani, Nurina Anuar

    Pages 323-337

18. Application of Micro- or Small-Scale Biomass-Derived Fuel System for Power Generation

    • Sujan Chowdhury, Madiha Yasir, Yoshimitsu Uemura, Norani Muti Mohamed, Azhar Uddin, Takashi Yanagida

    Pages 339-367

19. Application of Biomass-Derived Catalyst

    • N. Saba, Mohammad Jawaid, M. T. Paridah

    Pages 369-397

20. Back Matter

    Pages 399-400

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Biomass obtained from agricultural residues or forest can be used to produce different materials and bioenergy required in a modern society. As compared to other resources available, biomass is one of the most common and widespread resources in the world. Thus, biomass has the potential to provide a renewable energy source, both locally and across large areas of the world. It is estimated that the total investment in the biomass sector between 2008 and 2021 will reach the large sum of $104 billion. Presently bioenergy is the most important renewable energy option and will remain so the near and medium-term future. Previously several countries try to explore the utilization of biomass in bioenergy and composite sector. Biomass has the potential to become the world’s largest and most sustainable energy source and will be very much in demand. Bioenergy is based on resources that can be utilized on a sustainable basis all around the world and can thus serve as an effective option for the provision of energy services. In addition, the benefits accrued go beyond energy provision, creating unique opportunities for regional development.   The present book will provide an up-to-date account of non-wood, forest residues, agricultural biomass (natural fibers), and energy crops together with processing, properties, and its applications to ensure biomass utilization and reuse. All aspects of biomass and bioenergy and their properties and applications will be critically re-examined. The book consists of three sections, presenting Non wood and forest products from forestry, arboriculture activities or from wood processing, agricultural biomass (natural fibers) from agricultural harvesting or processing and finally energy crops: high yield crops and grasses grown especially for energy production.​

• Agricultural Waste
• Fibers
• Industrial Waste

• Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia

  Khalid Rehman Hakeem, Mohammad Jawaid, Umer Rashid

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