Biofuels are seen by many as a key solution to the problem of dwindling fossil fuel reserves, and the International Energy Agency has recommended that biofuels should make up more than 25 percent of global demand for transport-related fuels by the middle of this century. Nevertheless, some experts have strong reservations about the extent of the role that biofuels should play in energy provision, given the inevitable competition between biofuel crops and food crops and the concerns about deforestation and effects on water supply.
This book brings together a number of case studies and examples of research into biofuel crops, additives, manufacturing methods and applications. Various types of biofuel are discussed, notably bioethanol but also biodiesel, biogas, biobutanol and also new biofuel candidates such as 2,5-dimethylfuran. As well as focusing on biofuel production and real-world applications, the book also discusses economic factors and concerns, including studies on sustainability and projected impacts on agricultural markets.
This book is essential reading for all those involved in biofuel research and development, and also for economists and anyone else who is interested in sustainability and environmental issues.
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