Biomethane

A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions

1 Edición - 1 de diciembre de 2026
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Editores: Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Abdelkader Anouzla
Idioma: Inglés

Biomethane: A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions is a comprehensive resource on the production, purification, and utilization of biomethane as a renewable energy… Leer más

Descripción

Biomethane: A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions is a comprehensive resource on the production, purification, and utilization of biomethane as a renewable energy source, including its role in global energy transition and decarbonization efforts. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the technological, environmental, economic, and policy aspects of biomethane production, with an emphasis on producing high quality biomethane at industrial scale. Sections overview biomethane production from organic waste feedstocks, discuss innovative production methods, delve into recent technological advancements, and cover various biogas purification techniques, including biological processes, membrane technology, and co-fermentation strategies to enhance biomethane quality.

The book also includes detailed lifecycle assessments and economic evaluations to assess the sustainability and financial viability of biomethane production. Additionally, it presents global case studies and best practices, providing practical insights and lessons learned for the effective implementation and scaling of biomethane technologies. This is an essential resource for engineers, researchers, scientists, and practitioners working on biogas and biomethane, as well as graduate and post-graduate students in academia.

Puntos claves

Presents comprehensive coverage of the sustainable production and use of biomethane
Covers the technological, environmental, economic, and policy aspects of biomethane
Investigates the nexus of technology, society, the environment, and the economics of biomethane in energy transition goals
Includes a comprehensive overview and critical analysis of the contributions of biomethane to net zero emission
Provides insights for government and policymakers on the integration of biomethane in local economies
Discusses the challenges in biomethane production and consumption in various parts of the world, including the developing world

De interès para

Engineers, researchers, scientist, practitioners working on biogas and biomethane, along with graduate and post-graduate students in academia

Índice

Section 1. Biomethane Production

1. Organic Waste as Feedstock for Biomethane Production

2. Innovative Methods for Biomethane Production: Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA), Absorption, Membrane Separation, In-situ Methane Enrichment, Cryogenic Upgrading

3. Recent Innovation in Biogas Production: Analysis of Patents

4. Technological Progress in Biomethane Production

5. Thermochemical Conversion (Pyrolysis, Gasification/Steam Reforming) for Biomethane Production

6. Integrated Biomass/Waste Substrate for Biomethane Production

7. New Enzymatic Pathways for Biomethane Enrichment

8. Analysis and Quality Control of Biomethane

9. SWOT Analysis of Biomethane Production

10. Fermentative Biomethane Production: Trends and Perspectives

11. Current Status and Way Forward for Biomethane Production

Section 2. LCA of Biomethane Production

12. Application of LCA to Biomethane Systems

13. Environmental Sustainability and Life Cycle Analysis of Biomethane

14. Harmonization of LCA Models of Biomethane

15. Energy Sustainability Index of Biomethane Using LCA-Based Indicator

16. LCA Opportunities for Biomethane Improvement in Developing and Developed Countries

Section 3. Biogas Purification to Enhance Biomethane Quality

17. Novel Purification of Biomethane

18. Biological Processes in Biogas Purification in Anaerobic Digestion Stage

19. Membrane Technology in Biogas Purification

20. Co-Fermentation Strategies for Biogas Purification

21. Removal of Contaminants from Biogas

22. Compositional Analysis and Comparison of Biogas Upgrading Methods

23. Modelling of Biomethane Upgrading Process

24. Case Studies on Biomethane Upgrading Processes

25. CO2 Management in Post-Upgrading Processes

26. Process Control, Kinetics, and Modeling

27. Small-Scale and Large-Scale Transportation of Biomethane

Section 4. Economic Aspects of Biomethane Upgrading

28. Circular Economy in Biomethane Generation

29. Critical Issues and Challenges in Biomethane Economy

30. Cost Benefit for Biomethane Production Based on Life Cycle Analysis

31. Scaling-Up and Commercialization of Biomethane Production

32. Market Dynamics and Investment Opportunities

33. Industrial Potential of Biomethane

34. Environmental and Social Impacts of Biomethane Industry

35. Policy and Regulatory Frameworks

Section 5. Biomethane Current Status and Potential Development

36. Biomethane Production and Market Analysis by Region

37. Prospect of Biomethane Market in North America Region

38. Prospect of Biomethane Market in European Union

39. Prospect of Biomethane Market in Asia-Pacific Region

40. Prospect of Biomethane Market in Southeast Asia Region

41. Challenges in the Progress of Biomethane Technology in Developing Countries

42. Regional Partnerships and Collaboration

43. Perspectives on Biomethane Development: Assessment and Forecasting

44. Future Directions and Recommendations

Detalles del producto

Edición: 1
Última edición
Publicado: 1 de diciembre de 2026
Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los editores

Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan

Dr. Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan’s degrees include a B.Sc. in chemistry from the Bogor Agricultural University (Indonesia), a M.Sc. in environmental technology from the Thammasat University (Thailand), and a Ph.D. in applied chemical technology from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (China). He is the author of over 130 peer-reviewed publications in ISI-rated journals, 26 conference proceedings, including 9 book chapters and 6 monographs on waste to energy and wastewater treatment. He received the 2010 Green Talent Award from German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the 2013 Young Scientist Award from the World Economy Forum (WEF) (Switzerland), and the 2014 Scope-Zhongyu (France) for his outstanding research contribution to the fields of study. Elsevier and Stanford University (US) listed him among the top 2% of highly cited scientists in the field of Environmental Sciences.

Afiliaciones y experiencia

College of Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China

Abdelkader Anouzla

Dr. Abdelkader Anouzla received his Ph.D. in Science & Technology at Hassan II University -Faculty of Science and Technology Mohammedia, specializing in water treatment. Dr. Abdelkader ANOUZLA has published almost 85 peer-reviewed articles and Nine books. As well as being a guest speaker at several conferences, he has also published numerous proceedings. He has experience in water and wastewater, solid waste management, environmental chemistry, pollutants in soil, study and characterization of waste, recycling, and reuse of waste to produce new materials, and air pollution. Anouzla conducts research in the areas of water and waste treatment, wastewater treatment plant operation, leachate discharge treatment, solid waste sorting, technical landfill management, and composting of solid waste and sludge from wastewater treatment plants, the Algae as a Natural Solution for Water-Food-Energy nexus and Microplastic pollution in the environment, digitalization in the water sector, Saving water in business and irrigation, nitrogen pollution.