Sugarcane: Agricultural Production, Bioenergy and Ethanol

by Fernando Santos, Aluízio Borém, Celso Caldas

Overview

Sugarcane: Agricultural Production, Bioenergy and Ethanol explores this vital source for "green" biofuel from the breeding and care of the plant all the way through to its effective and efficient transformation into bioenergy.

The book explores sugarcane's 40 year history as a fuel for cars, along with its impressive leaps in production and productivity that have created a robust global market. In addition, new prospects for the future are discussed as promising applications in agroenergy, whether for biofuels or bioelectricity, or for bagasse pellets as an alternative to firewood for home heating purposes are explored.

Experts from around the world address these topics in this timely book as global warming continues to represent a major concern for both crop and green energy production.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780128022399
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	05/21/2015
Pages:	492
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Prof. Dr. Fernando Santos - Post-doctorate in Bioenergy by the Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the New University of Lisbon; Post-doctorate in Forestry Engineering by the Federal University of Viçosa; PhD in Agricultural Biochemistry, Federal University of Viçosa; Master in Phytotechnology, Federal University of Viçosa; Agricultural Engineer from the State University of Montes Claros. Adjunct Professor of the State University of Rio Grande do Sul. Coordinator of the Research Group CESBIO - Center for Studies in Biorefinery. Advisor and co-advisor of undergraduate and graduate students. Integrates the Editorial Board of the Brazilian Journal of Biomass and Energy, Editorial Board of the Journal of Technological Studies in Engineering. Chief Editor of BSS Magazine - Biorefinery Sustainable Solutions. Founder of companies BSS - Biorefinery Sustainable Solutions and 3S - Solar Sustainable Solutions. Editor of several books published on biomass and biorefinery. Many publications in scientific journals and periodicals, some of them being awarded prizes. Ad hoc reviewer of journals and scientific projects. Has experience in the area of engineering, agricultural production system, biomass, agricultural biochemistry, biorefinery and elaboration and management of projects for fundraising.

Table of Contents

1. Agricultural Planning
2. Physiology
3. Planting
4. Nutrition and Fertilization
5. Management of Pests and Nematodes
6. Disease Management
7. Weed Management
8. Irrigation Management
9. Precision Agriculture and Remote Sensing
10. Stalk Harvesting System
11. Breeding Program and Cultivar Recommendations
12. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
13. Quality Control in Sugar and Ethanol Industries
14. Sugar Production Process
15. Ethanolic Fermentation
16. Distillation
17. Industrial Waste Recovery
18. Sugarcane Bioenergy
19. Remuneration System of Sugarcane
20. Theoretical Background of Sugarcane/Ethanol Analyses
21. Managing Costs of Production and Processing

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From the Publisher

A key resource for the responsible and efficient growth, harvest and utilization of sugarcane, exploring new and existing markets for bioenergy