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Biomass Recalcitrance
Michael E. . Ed(S): Himmel
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Description for Biomass Recalcitrance
First book to examine the connection between plant structure and composition, to resistance to enzymatic deconstruction. This research is essential for the development of better chemical and enzymatic treatments for successful biomass conversion. Editor(s): Himmel, Michael E. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 180 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1284.
Alternative and renewable fuels derived from lignocellulosic biomass offer a promising alternative to conventional energy sources, and provide energy security, economic growth, and environmental benefits. However, plant cell walls naturally resist decomposition from microbes and enzymes – this collective resistance is known as “biomass recalcitrance”. Breakthrough technologies are needed to overcome barriers to developing cost-effective processes for converting biomass to fuels and chemicals.
Alternative and renewable fuels derived from lignocellulosic biomass offer a promising alternative to conventional energy sources, and provide energy security, economic growth, and environmental benefits. However, plant cell walls naturally resist decomposition from microbes and enzymes – this collective resistance is known as “biomass recalcitrance”. Breakthrough technologies are needed to overcome barriers to developing cost-effective processes for converting biomass to fuels and chemicals.
This book examines the connection between biomass structure, ultrastructure, and composition, to resistance to enzymatic deconstruction, with the aim of discovering new cost-effective technologies for biorefineries. It contains chapters on topics extending from the highest ... Read more
Biomass Recalcitrance is essential reading for researchers, process chemists and engineers working in biomass conversion, also plant scientists working in cell wall biology and plant biotechnology.
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Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
Number of Pages
528
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781405163606
SKU
V9781405163606
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99-15
About Michael E. . Ed(S): Himmel
Dr Michael E. Himmel is a Principal Scientist and Group Manager at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, CO, USA, where he has worked for 28 years on projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of the Biomass Program. Contributors: Dr William S. Adney Dr Rajai Atalla Dr M. Bar-Peled Dr Ed ... Read more
Reviews for Biomass Recalcitrance
"Biomass Recalcitrance is a must-have.... The compilation covers fundamentals as well as hot topics that will provide new insights and knowledge to many readers." (ChemSusChem, June 2009)