Second Generation Biofuels and Biomass

Download or read book Second Generation Biofuels and Biomass written by Roland A. Jansen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-11-05 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to investing in the bioenergy market covers the topic from both a scientific, economic and political perspective. It describes the increasing number of second generation biodiesel projects which are now emerging in anticipation of growing sustainability concerns by governments, and in response to market demands for improved process efficiencies and greater feedstock production yields. The book also closely examines the science and technology involved in second generation biofuels and gives concrete examples, such as in the aviation industry. The result is an essential guide for scientists, investors, politicians and decision-makers in the energy sector.