Process synthesis for fuel ethanol production /
C.A. Cardona, �O.J. S�anchez, L.F. Guti�errez.
- Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, c2
- xxi, 393 p. : ill., map ; 24
- Biotechnology and bioprocessing series ; .
Includes bibliographical references and in
Biofuels -- Process design and role of process synthesis -- Feedstocks for fuel ethanol production -- Feedstock conditioning and pretreatment -- Hydrolysis of carbohydrate polymers -- Microorganisms for ethanol production -- Ethanolic fermentation technologies -- Analysis of ethanol recovery and dehydration -- Integrated processes for fuel ethanol production -- Environmental aspects of fuel ethanol production -- Technological configurations for fuel ethanol production in the industry -- Food security versus fuel ethanol production -- Perspectives and challenges in fuel ethanol product