Membrane Technologies for Biorefining

Erscheinungsjahr 2016
ISBN: 978-0-08-100451-7
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, 520 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 670 g

Membrane Technologies for Biorefining highlights the best practices needed for the efficient and environmentally-compatible separation techniques that are fundamental to the conversion of biomass to fuels and chemicals for use as alternatives to petroleum refining.

Membrane technologies are increasingly of interest in biorefineries due to their modest energy consumption, low chemical requirements, and excellent separation efficiency. The book provides researchers in academia and industry with an authoritative overview of the different types of membranes and highlights the ways in which they can be applied in biorefineries for the production of chemicals and biofuels. Topics have been selected to highlight both the variety of raw materials treated in biorefineries and the range of biofuel and chemical end-products.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cassano, Alfredo

Basile, Angelo

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Biotechnologie Industrielle Biotechnologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Biogasanlagen, Energie aus Biomasse

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PART 1: Membrane Processes and Membrane Preparation

1. Polymeric membrane preparation and characterisation for biorefining

2. Inorganic membrane preparation and characterisation for biorefining

3. Mixed matrix membrane preparation and characterisation for biorefining

4. Organic-inorganic composite membrane preparation and characterization for biorefining

PART 2: Integrated Membrane Operations for the Recovery of Chemical Feedstocks

5. Membranes for lignin and hemicellulose recovery in pulp mills

6. Membranes for the recovery of organic acids from fermentation broths

7. Recovery of polyphenols from olive mill wastewaters by membrane operations

8. Recovery of high-added value compounds from food waste by membrane technology

PART 3: Integrated Membrane Operations for Biofuel Production

9. Membranes for the removal of fermentation inhibitors in biomass pre-treatment

10. Membranes for ethanol dehydration

11. Bio-Oil Production and Upgrading: New Challenges for Membranes Applications

12. Biodiesel separation and purification using membrane technology

13. Harvesting algal biomass for biofuels using membranes

PART 4: Membrane Reactors

14. Membrane bioreactors for bioenergy production: an introduction

15. Membrane reactors for biomass hydrolysis

16. Pervaporation membrane reactors: biomass conversion into alcohols

17. Membrane reactors for methanol synthesis from forest-derived feedstocks

18. Hydrogen production from pyrolysis-derived bio-oil using membrane reactors

19. Membrane reactors for hydrogen production from biomass-derived oxygenates (methanol, ethanol, etc.)

20. Biomethane production by biogas with polymeric membrane module

Über Autor(innen)

Basile, Angelo
Angelo Basile is a Full Professor and a leading authority in membrane science and technology. Since 2014, he has served as Full Professor in Systems, Methods and Technologies of Chemical Engineering Processes at CNR-ITM in Rende, Italy. His work covers hydrogen purification and production using membrane reactors, CO2 capture, process intensification, and the treatment of industrial effluents with advanced membrane operations. Basile has edited many scientific books and authored numerous book chapters, bridging complex research with clear knowledge for engineers and scientists. Motivated by the role of AI/ML in accelerating membrane process design and automation, he supports integrating data-driven methods for smart plants and reaction–separation optimisation.

Cassano, Alfredo
Alfredo Cassano has worked as a Researcher at CNR-ITM in Italy since 2000. Trained in Biology, he specializes in membrane science and technology, including conventional membrane processes, membrane contactors, and integrated membrane operations used for wastewater treatment and agro-food applications. He has led or directed research through numerous national MIUR-funded projects, as well as European Union international projects and industry collaborations. Cassano contributes to the scientific community through editorial-board roles and has co-authored several books, numerous journal articles, and chapters, alongside conference and invited work, and two national patents. His interests include recovering bioactive compounds from by-products, membrane distillation, osmotic distillation, and wastewater remediation, motivated by bridging membrane technology with practical AI/ML and real-time monitoring to advance circular economy resource recovery.