The Biotechnology of Ethanol: Classical and Future Applications

Product Description

Focusing on the biotechnology of ethanol, this book highlights its industrial relevance as one of the most important products of primary metabolism. The text covers the most advanced developments among classical methods as well as more unconventional techniques, before going on to outline various aspects of new applications and the increasing importance of ethanol as a renewable resource. Topics covered in this unique volume include alternative raw materials, such as municipal waste and waste paper or particular crops, innovative methods of production using genetically engineered microorganisms, and the role of ethanol as both a source of energy and a valuable commodity.
The book is a valuable reference in that it combines biotechnological and economic aspects, while also providing an overview of the state of the art in the production and use of ethanol. Throughout, special emphasis has been placed on a balanced presentation between developments in Europe as well as in North and South America.
With contributions of T. Senn and H.J. Pieper and of N. Kosaric and F. Vardar-Sukan.
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #2174768 in Books
* Published on: 2001-08-08
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Hardcover
* 245 pages

Editorial Reviews

Review
"...a concise overview of the manufacture of ethanol and its many uses..." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 26, No. 2, June 2002)
Customer Reviews

Worth about a million dollars in feasibility research 5
The book is so lucidly organized and illustrated that a low technology mind like mine easily handled it yet it's a far richer and more sophisticated look at ethanol production options, methods, feedstock economics, output economics, etc. than I've found anywhere. Anyone who wants to do something with ethanol should be forced to buy and devour this book before proceeding further (it'll save them years and millions of dollars in actually getting one done.)