Sustainable Catalytic Processes for Fuels and Chemicals with Net-Zero Emissions

Describes the significance of catalysis for the sustainable production of biofuels and biochemicals, with particular emphasis on the state-of-the-art catalysts and catalytic processes for "green and sustainable" production of fuels and chemicals from biomass feedstock.

It also offers a multidisciplinary, thorough, and insightful analysis of the problems that must be solved in order to develop sustainable fuel technologies and processes. It reports on recent research developments and takes into account pertinent sustainability, economic, energy, and social impact issues.

- Analyzes the production of alternative catalysts

- Covers steam reforming of bio-oils to hydrogen

- Highlights the development of future catalytic gasification pathways for mechanical engineers