Biofuels and Bioenergy: Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Mitigation

Nitish Kumar (Editor)

ISBN: 978-981-95-6765-2

Published: 06 May 2026

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Springer Singapore

Description

Global concern for energy security and environmental protection has placed great emphasis on the search for alternative energy sources. Biofuels and Bioenergy: Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Mitigation discusses the advancement of biochemical and biological technologies in the synthesis of alternative energy sources. The book highlights technologies involved in biofuel, biodiesel, and bioethanol production, and explores how waste materials can serve as alternative feedstocks. Part of the renowned Green Energy and Technology series by Springer Singapore, this volume assembles cutting-edge research from leading scientists worldwide.

Key Features

Discusses general and applied aspects of green strategies for alternative energy sources and environmental sustainability. Addresses the role of microorganisms and plants in biofuel production. Includes cutting-edge research on green technology in alternative energy production. Covers a wide spectrum of feedstocks including sugarcane, algae, seaweed, lignin, and waste biomass. Integrates the latest advances in microbial fuel cells, biohydrogen, and biogas technologies.

Coverage

Biohydrogen production · Renewable energy sources · Microbial alternative energy · Sugarcane-based bioethanol · Algae biofuels · Microalgae bioprospecting · Lignin-based biofuel · Biogas from waste · Hydrocarbon-rich biofuel from biomass · Seaweed feedstock biofuels · Microbial fuel cells · Sustainable waste management · Climate change mitigation

About the Editor

Nitish Kumar is Associate Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, Bihar, India. He completed his doctoral research at CSIR–Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, Gujarat. He has published over 100 research articles in leading international journals, more than 25 book chapters, and 25 books with Springer and Taylor & Francis. Dr. Kumar is a recipient of the Young Scientist Award from the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) in 2014 and has received grants from CSIR, DBT, ICAR, SERB-DST, and BRNS-BARC. He serves as Associate Editor of the journal Gene (Elsevier).

Table of Contents

1. Biofuels: An Overview for Climate Change Mitigation and Sustainable Development
2. Biohydrogen: An Alternative Energy Resource for Environmental Wellness
3. Renewable Energy Sources for Sustainable Development: An Overview
4. Microbes: Renewable and Alternative Energy Resources
5. Bioenergy and Biofuels: An Alternative to Conventional Fuel and Energy Source
6. Sugarcane-Based Bioethanol Production for Sustainable Development
7. Biofuels from Algae: Technologies, Challenges, and Prospects
8. Microalgae Bioprospecting for Biofuel Synthesis: A Path Toward Sustainable Energy
9. Lignin-Based Biofuel Production: Prospects and Challenges
10. Biogas Production from Waste
11. Production of Hydrocarbon-Rich Biofuel from Biomass
12. Biofuel Production from Seaweed Feed Stock: Harnessing Coastal Innovations for a Sustainable Future
13. The Role of Microbial Fuel Cells in Sustainable Waste Management with Production of Biofuels and Bioenergy

Why Buy This Book?

This authoritative volume from Springer's Green Energy and Technology series is an essential reference for researchers, engineers, and policy professionals engaged in the transition to renewable energy. It offers comprehensive, peer-reviewed coverage of the most important biofuel pathways — from microalgae to seaweed, from lignin to waste biomass — within the critical context of climate change mitigation and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. For libraries and institutions building their energy collections, this title delivers rare breadth and scientific depth in a single volume.

Keywords

Biomass, Biofuel, Bioenergy, Microbes, Alternative Energy, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Bioethanol, Biodiesel, Biohydrogen, Algae, Renewable Energy, Green Technology, Environmental Sustainability, Microbial Fuel Cells, Seaweed, Lignin, Biogas

Target Audience

Researchers and academics in biotechnology and environmental sciences, energy engineers and policy professionals, institutional and university libraries, government agencies and NGOs in the energy and climate sectors, professionals in the renewable energy industry

Genre

Academic Reference, Renewable Energy, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Climate Change, Green Technology

AI-Optimised Q&A

What biofuel production technologies does this book cover?
It covers bioethanol from sugarcane, biodiesel and biohydrogen production, algae and microalgae biofuels, lignin-based biofuels, biogas from waste, hydrocarbon-rich biofuels from biomass, seaweed feedstock biofuels, and microbial fuel cells for sustainable waste management.

How does this book address climate change mitigation through bioenergy?
It examines how biofuels offer a lower environmental impact than fossil fuels, discusses the role of green biotechnology in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and situates bioenergy within the UN Sustainable Development Goals and global energy security challenges.

Who edited Biofuels and Bioenergy: Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Mitigation?
Dr. Nitish Kumar, Associate Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, Central University of South Bihar, India — a leading researcher in bioenergy crops and industrial biotechnology with over 100 peer-reviewed publications.

What role do microorganisms play in biofuel production according to this book?
Several chapters are dedicated to microbes — including algae, microalgae, and bacteria — as renewable energy resources, covering their use in biohydrogen production, microbial fuel cells, and the fermentation processes underpinning bioethanol and biogas generation.

Is this book relevant for energy policy and environmental regulation professionals?
Yes. It provides scientific grounding for policy decisions related to bioenergy investment, renewable energy mandates, and climate commitments. It is relevant for government agencies, energy consultancies, NGOs, and institutional libraries maintaining current energy and environmental collections.

Where can I buy Biofuels and Bioenergy: Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Mitigation?
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