Production of Biobutanol from Biomass

The book covers all current technologies of  lignocellulosic biobutanol production as well as the environmental and  socioeconomic impact assessment.

N-butanol is a bulk  chemical that is used as an industrial solvent and as a component in  paint, coatings, and adhesives, among other things. When compared to  other biofuels, biobutanol has the advantages of being immiscible in  water, having a higher energy content, and having a lower vapor  pressure. There are various benefits to producing biobutanol from  lignocellulosic biomass. However, there are challenges in producing  butanol from lignocellulosic biomass, such as biomass’s complex  structure, low butanol yield, and high cost of production, etc. 

The  13 chapters comprising this book discuss the current technology and  prospects of biobutanol production. The first four chapters provide an  overview of the current technological status, while the next six  chapters discuss different strategies for enhanced biobutanol production  from lignocellulosic biomass. The last three chapters present the  industrial status and techno-economic analysis of lignocellulosic  biobutanol production. 

Audience

The  book will be useful for researchers in the areas of various branches of  life sciences such as environmental biotechnology, bioprocess  engineering, renewable energy, chemical engineering, nanotechnology,  biotechnology, microbiology.