'This book consists of selected papers presented at the International Symposium on Biocatalysis and Biotechnology held at the National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan, on December 8-10, 2006'--Page xi.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
BIOCATALYSIS AND BIOENERGY; CONTENTS; PREFACE; CONTRIBUTORS; PART I. BIODIESEL; 1. Fuel Properties and Performance of Biodiesel; 2. Enzymatic Reactions for Production of Biodiesel Fuel and Their Application to the Oil and Fat Industry; 3. Biodiesel Cost Optimizer: Least-Cost Raw Material Blending for Standardized Biodiesel Quality; 4. New Catalytic Systems for Vegetable Oil Transesterification Based on Tin Compounds; 5. Non-Catalytic Alcoholysis of Vegetable Oils for Production of Biodiesel Fuel; 6. Biodiesel from Acidulated Soapstock (Acid Oil); 7. Industrial Products from Biodiesel Glycerol.
An up-to-date overview of diverse findings and accomplishments in biocatalysis and bioenergy. With the high price of petroleum and researchers worldwide seeking new means of producing energy, this comprehensive book on biocatalysis for bioenergy and biofuel applications is very timely. It combines information on state-of-the-art advances and in-depth reviews of the latest achievements in biocatalysis and bioenergy, emphasizing biodiesel, bioethanol, and industrial products. The advantages of biocatalysis include high specificity, efficiency, energy conservation, and pollution reduction. Biocat.