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BIOFUEL EXTRACTION TECHNIQUES The energy industry and new energy
sources and innovations are rapidly changing and evolving. This new
volume addresses the current state-of-the-art concepts and
technologies associated with biofuel extraction technologies.
Biofuels are a viable alternative to petroleum-based fuel because
they are produced from organic materials such as plants and their
wastes, agricultural crops, and by-products. The development of
cutting-edge technology has increased the need for energy
significantly, which has resulted in an overreliance on fossil
fuels. Renewable fuels are an important subject of research because
of their biodegradability, eco-friendliness, decrease in greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions, and favorable socioeconomic consequences to
counteract imitations of fossil fuels. Different extraction
techniques are used for the production of biofuel from renewable
feedstocks. A good example is biodiesel, a promising biofuel which
is produced by transesterification of plant-based oils. Extraction
of oil includes traditional methods, solvent extraction, mechanical
extraction, microwave-assisted and ultrasonic-assisted methods.
Many innovative techniques are also used to overcome the
limitations of conventional methods. Microwave-assisted and
ultrasonic-assisted are some of the new techniques which include
the pre-treatment of the raw material using either ultrasonic waves
or radio waves which helps in increasing the efficiency of the
extraction of oil and improves the final quality of the oil.
Written and edited a team of experts in the field, this exciting
new volume covers all of these technologies with a view toward
giving the engineer, scientist, or other professional the practical
solutions for their day-to-day problems. It also contains the
theory behind the practical applications, as well, making it the
perfect reference for students and engineers alike. Whether for the
veteran engineer or scientist, the student, or a manager or other
technician working in the field, this volume is a must-have for any
library.
This monograph is a very timely publication as it highlights the
very important issue of Food Quality and Safety especially for the
developing countries plagued by food shortages, food contamination
and nutritional deficiencies. Research findings reveal a strong
possibility of providing safe and nutritious food from pesticide
contaminated legumes using simple domestic processing techniques.
Infact this study provides valuable insights into the complex issue
of food quality and safety. Germination can serve as a simple
technique for naturally fortifying legumes with essential minerals
and vitamins. Presence of pesticide residues may also hamper the
bioavailability and assimilation of micronutrients by human body.
Therefore in depth investigation on effect of different pesticides
commonly used in grain storage systems on food safety and
bioavailability of micronutrients is an important research area. In
view of contamination of food resulting in numerous health
problems, dissipation of pesticide through processing techniques
would prove a boon during the transient phase of agriculture system
moving towards sustainable agriculture.
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