
Sugarcane
Agricultural Production, Bioenergy and Ethanol
Academic Press
Published on 21. May 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
492 pages
978-0-12-802239-9 (ISBN)
Description
Sugarcane: Agricultural Production, Bioenergy and Ethanol explores this vital source for "green" biofuel from the breeding and care of the plant all the way through to its effective and efficient transformation into bioenergy.
The book explores sugarcane's 40 year history as a fuel for cars, along with its impressive leaps in production and productivity that have created a robust global market. In addition, new prospects for the future are discussed as promising applications in agroenergy, whether for biofuels or bioelectricity, or for bagasse pellets as an alternative to firewood for home heating purposes are explored.
Experts from around the world address these topics in this timely book as global warming continues to represent a major concern for both crop and green energy production.
The book explores sugarcane's 40 year history as a fuel for cars, along with its impressive leaps in production and productivity that have created a robust global market. In addition, new prospects for the future are discussed as promising applications in agroenergy, whether for biofuels or bioelectricity, or for bagasse pellets as an alternative to firewood for home heating purposes are explored.
Experts from around the world address these topics in this timely book as global warming continues to represent a major concern for both crop and green energy production.
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Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Scientists, academics and students in agronomy and in the sugarcane community
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
880 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-802239-9 (9780128022399)
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01/2015
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Persons
Prof. Dr. Fernando Santos - Post-doctorate in Bioenergy by the Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the New University of Lisbon; Post-doctorate in Forestry Engineering by the Federal University of Vicosa; PhD in Agricultural Biochemistry, Federal University of Vicosa; Master in Phytotechnology, Federal University of Vicosa; Agricultural Engineer from the State University of Montes Claros. Adjunct Professor of the State University of Rio Grande do Sul. Coordinator of the Research Group CESBIO - Center for Studies in Biorefinery. Advisor and co-advisor of undergraduate and graduate students. Integrates the Editorial Board of the Brazilian Journal of Biomass and Energy, Editorial Board of the Journal of Technological Studies in Engineering. Chief Editor of BSS Magazine - Biorefinery Sustainable Solutions. Founder of companies BSS - Biorefinery Sustainable Solutions and 3S - Solar Sustainable Solutions. Editor of several books published on biomass and biorefinery. Many publications in scientific journals and periodicals, some of them being awarded prizes. Ad hoc reviewer of journals and scientific projects. Has experience in the area of engineering, agricultural production system, biomass, agricultural biochemistry, biorefinery and elaboration and management of projects for fundraising.
Editor
Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Departamento de Fitotecnia, Universidade Federal de Vicosa, Brazil
Central Analitica LTDA, Maceio, AL, Brazil
Content
Agricultural Planning
Physiology
Planting
Nutrition and Fertilization
Management of Pests and Nematodes
Disease Management
Weed Management
Irrigation Management
Precision Agriculture and Remote Sensing
Stalk Harvesting System
Breeding Program and Cultivar Recommendations
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Quality Control in Sugar and Ethanol Industries
Sugar Production Process
Ethanolic Fermentation
Distillation
Industrial Waste Recovery
Sugarcane Bioenergy
Remuneration System of Sugarcane
Theoretical Background of Sugarcane/Ethanol Analyses
Managing Costs of Production and Processing
Physiology
Planting
Nutrition and Fertilization
Management of Pests and Nematodes
Disease Management
Weed Management
Irrigation Management
Precision Agriculture and Remote Sensing
Stalk Harvesting System
Breeding Program and Cultivar Recommendations
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Quality Control in Sugar and Ethanol Industries
Sugar Production Process
Ethanolic Fermentation
Distillation
Industrial Waste Recovery
Sugarcane Bioenergy
Remuneration System of Sugarcane
Theoretical Background of Sugarcane/Ethanol Analyses
Managing Costs of Production and Processing