{"product_id":"feedstocks-for-sustainable-biodiesel-production-isbn-9781394258079","title":"Feedstocks for Sustainable Biodiesel Production","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete and practical guidance on using biodegradable feedstocks for biodiesel production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFeedstocks for Sustainable Biodiesel Production: Characterization, Selection, and Optimization\u003c\/i\u003e helps readers understand the advantages, challenges, and potential of different biodegradable feedstock options that can be used in biodiesel production, covering methods of feedstock sourcing extraction, environmental concerns, cost-benefit aspects, practical applications, and more. Specific biodegradable feedstocks covered in this text include chrysobalamus icaco, cussonia bateri, elaeis guineensis, waste cooking oils, moringa oleifera, jatropha curcas, chlorophyceae (unicellular green algae), fucus vesiculosus (micro algae), afzelia africana, cucurbita pepo, hura crepitans, cuyperus esculentus, colocynthus vulgaris, and others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book explores topics such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Key characteristics of biodiesel, using biodiesel as an alternative to petroleum diesel, and a review of the latest industry standards, practices, and trends\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Basis of the selection of specific (including nonedible) feedstocks for different applications and the addition of new, innovative feedstocks in recent years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Specific sustainability benefits of nonedible feedstocks, which can be grown on abandoned land where they do not compete with food crops\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Government policies aimed at finding fossil fuel alternatives which will increase biodegradable feedstock adoption\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Experimental and predictive modeling of biodiesel produced from novel feedstocks using computational intelligence techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding both core foundational knowledge on the subject as well as insight on how to practically transition away from fossil fuels, this book is an essential reference for engineering professionals with a specific interest in biodiesel production, sustainability, renewable energy, and environmental conservation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Exploring Sustainable Biofuel Sources: A Comprehensive Overview 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Chrysobalanus icaco: A Sustainable and Biodegradable Feedstock for Biodiesel Production 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Utilization of Elaeis guineensis as an Eco-friendly Feedstock for Biodiesel Production 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Waste Cooking Oils for Biodiesel Production Using a Pyrolyzed Corn Cob 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Exploring Jansa Tree Seed Oil as a Biodegradable Feedstock for Sustainable Biodiesel Production 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Production of Biodiesel by Implementing Hura crepitans as Feedstock 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Sustainable Biodiesel Production from Cyperus esculentus (Tiger Nut) 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Sustainable Biodiesel Production Using Cucurbita pepo as a Feedstock 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Sustainable Biodiesel Production with Sweet Sorghum as a Renewable Feedstock 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Sustainable Biodiesel Production with Jatropha as a Renewable Feedstock 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Harnessing the Potential of Water Hyacinth for Sustainable Biodiesel Production 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Sustainable Biodiesel Production by Exploring Sunflower as a Potential Feedstock 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Sustainable Biodiesel Production Using Moringa oleifera as Biodegradable Feedstock 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Sustainable Biodiesel Production with Hemp as a Renewable Feedstock 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Exploration of the Potential Benefits, Challenges, and Opportunities Associated with Utilizing Rapeseed Oil in Biodiesel Production 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Sustainable Biodiesel Production by Exploring Novel Nonedible Aidan Seed as a Potential Feedstock 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Integrating Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO) for Sustainable Biodiesel Production from Tobacco Seeds 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Predictive Modeling of Biodiesel Production from Chrysobalanus Icaco: A Fuzzy Logic Approach 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Parametric Investigation of Biodiesel Production from Biodegradable Feedstock Using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Models 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Modeling Sustainable Biofuel Production from Tobacco Seeds by Implementing Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Sustainable Biodiesel Production: Navigating the Green Frontiers 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 429\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChinwe P. Okonkwo, Ph.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e is a Lecturer in the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry within the Faculty of Physical Sciences at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. She collaborates with the Department of Chemical Engineering at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa. Her research interests include Green and Renewable Energy, Catalysis, Biofuels, and Analytical\/Environmental Chemistry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModestus O. Okwu, Ph.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE) in Delta State, Nigeria. He is currently a visiting research fellow at Brunel University London, United Kingdom. Prof. Okwu has several years of postdoctoral experience in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete and practical guidance on using biodegradable feedstocks for biodiesel production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFeedstocks for Sustainable Biodiesel Production: Characterization, Selection, and Optimization\u003c\/i\u003e helps readers understand the advantages, challenges, and potential of different biodegradable feedstock options that can be used in biodiesel production, covering methods of feedstock sourcing extraction, environmental concerns, cost-benefit aspects, practical applications, and more. Specific biodegradable feedstocks covered in this text include chrysobalamus icaco, cussonia bateri, elaeis guineensis, waste cooking oils, moringa oleifera, jatropha curcas, chlorophyceae (unicellular green algae), fucus vesiculosus (micro algae), afzelia africana, cucurbita pepo, hura crepitans, cuyperus esculentus, colocynthus vulgaris, and others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book explores topics such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Key characteristics of biodiesel, using biodiesel as an alternative to petroleum diesel, and a review of the latest industry standards, practices, and trends\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Basis of the selection of specific (including nonedible) feedstocks for different applications and the addition of new, innovative feedstocks in recent years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Specific sustainability benefits of nonedible feedstocks, which can be grown on abandoned land where they do not compete with food crops\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Government policies aimed at finding fossil fuel alternatives which will increase biodegradable feedstock adoption\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Experimental and predictive modeling of biodiesel produced from novel feedstocks using computational intelligence techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding both core foundational knowledge on the subject as well as insight on how to practically transition away from fossil fuels, this book is an essential reference for engineering professionals with a specific interest in biodiesel production, sustainability, renewable energy, and environmental conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989200912613,"sku":"NP9781394258079","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781394258079.jpg?v=1761783184","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/feedstocks-for-sustainable-biodiesel-production-isbn-9781394258079","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}