Sugarcane biorefinery, technology and perspectives by Fernando Santos

Sugarcane biorefinery, technology and perspectives by Fernando Santos

Publisher: Academic Press

Print ISBN: 9780128142363, 0128142367

eText ISBN: 9780128142370, 0128142375

Copyright year: 2020

Sugarcane Biorefinery, Technology and Perspectives provides the reader with a current view of the global scenario of sugarcane biorefinery, launching a new expectation on this important crop from a chemical, energy and sustainability point-of-view. The book explores the existing biorefinery platforms that can be used to convert sugarcane to new high value added products. It also addresses one of today’s most controversial issues involving energy cane, in addition to the dilemma “sugar cane vs. food vs. the environment”, adding even more value in a culture that is already a symbol of case study around the world.

Focusing on the chemical composition of sugarcane, and the production and processes that optimize it for either agricultural or energy use, the book is designed to provide practical insights for current application and inspire the further exploration of options for balancing food and fuel demands.

Presents the productive chain of sugarcane and its implications on food production and the environment

Includes discussions on the evolution of the sustainable development of the sugar-energy sector

Contextualizes and premises for the technological road mapping of energy-cane

Provides information on new technologies in the sugar-energy sector