Electrochemical Biomass Conversion: Sustainable Processes and Applications for Bioenergy, Biofuels, and Bioproducts (Woodhead Series in Bioenergy)

Electrochemical Biomass Conversion: Sustainable Processes and Applications for Bioenergy, Biofuels, and Bioproducts presents an in-depth examination of the mechanisms, recent advancements, and sustainable practical applications of electrochemical biomass conversion. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, the book offers a detailed overview of both experimental findings and computational studies, presenting state-of-the-art approaches to electrochemical biomass conversion. The book opens with a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts and processes of electrochemical biomass conversion. The subsequent sections delve into various facets such as reactors, deconstruction, and valorization methods. Discussions extend to catalysts, characterization techniques, and electrochemical platforms derived from biomass. The book explores modeling, fermentation, reforming, oxidation, hydrogenation, and catalyst compositions including noble metals, alloys, carbon, and polymers. Integration approaches with microbial, photo, and thermal methods are discussed alongside fuel and biodiesel production through electrochemical means. Specific chapters focus on the conversion of various biomass derivatives like glucose, furfural, and glycerol, culminating in bioelectroconversion and technoeconomic assessments. The content addresses challenges, sustainability aspects, case studies, and concludes by outlining future directions and emerging trends in biomass electrochemistry. Electrochemical Biomass Conversion: Sustainable Processes and Applications for Bioenergy, Biofuels, and Bioproducts is a comprehensive reference for students, researchers, engineers, and professionals involved in the electrochemical conversion of biomass, catalysis, sustainable chemistry, and the scale-up of bioenergy technologies.

• Offers a comprehensive overview of electrochemical biomass conversion
• Discusses the mechanisms, environmental benefits, and sustainable practical applications for the electrochemical conversion of biomass for bioenergy, biofuels, and value-added chemicals production
• Critically evaluates the challenges, opportunities, potential and future perspective of electrochemical biomass conversion for clean energy production

Prof. Dr. Rajender Boddula currently serves as an Associate Professor, in the School of Sciences, at Woxsen University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. He is also an Adjunct Professor, at Graphic Era Hill University, in India. He attained his MSc in Organic Chemistry, (Kakatiya University, 2008) and PhD from Kakatiya University and CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India (2014). His doctoral work focused on polyaniline-based materials for supercapacitor and catalytic applications, which laid a strong interdisciplinary foundation for his research career. Following his doctorate, Dr. Boddula pursued a distinguished postdoctoral trajectory across several major global research centers. He was awarded the Chinese Academy of Sciences President’s International Fellowship (CAS-PIFI) and conducted research at the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, in Beijing. He further refined his expertise as a postdoctoral researcher at the National Tsing-Hua University, in Taiwan, and at the Center for Advanced Materials, at Qatar University. His postdoctoral work encompassed advanced novel nanomaterials, drug delivery, catalysis, hydrogen energy, and CO₂ valorization, driving sustainable solutions for energy and environmental challenges. Professor Boddula’ s major research interests span next-gen materials, green catalysis, environmental remediation, sustainable energy conversion & storage technologies, and hydrogen energy.

Ramyakrishna Pothu submitted her PhD thesis in the chemistry under the supervision of Prof. Jianmin Ma in the Hunan University (China). She obtained her Bachelor degree from Satavahana University, India in 2013, and her Postgraduate degree from Osmania University, India in 2015, respectively. She has published several scientific articles in peer-reviewed international journals and co-authored more than twenty book chapters by various publishers and she has co-edited book with Wiley publishers. Her main research interests focus on the functional nanomaterials and its composites for energy and environmental science.

Noora Al-Qahtani as Acting Head of Central Lab Unit and Research Assistant Professor at the Center for Advanced Materials (CAM), Qatar University (QU), was awarded her BSc in Physics and Biomedical Sciences from the College of Arts and Sciences at Qatar University in 2008. Then, she pursued her MSc and PhD degrees at the University of Sheffield, UK, and Imperial College London, UK, in 2015 and 2020, respectively. Dr. Noora is the first Qatari female whose PhD is in corrosion. During her academic career, Dr. Al-Qahtani has chaired and participated in many projects and committees at QU. In addition, Dr. Noora’s collaboration within QU and international research groups is remarkable. Moreover, she is a member of many professional organizations and participated in various training sessions and workshops focusing on strategic management, research administration, international relations, and education strategies. Dr. Al-Qahtani is also one of the founders and was, for a long period, a leading member of the Al-Bairaq team, which has received numerous local and international awards. Dr. Noora Al-Qahtani’s experience exceeds 15 years in both academia and industry. Her impressive record, with over 50 articles, has been published in well-reputed, high-impact peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. Dr. Al-Qahtani has been awarded, independently and in collaboration with other researchers, many grants from Qatar University. For instance, she is a key investigator in three mega projects funded by the Qatar National Research Fund (NPRP), worth more than 1.9 million USD. Dr. Al-Qahtani received multiple awards from renowned organizations worldwide. In 2023, she was honored with the Best Researcher Award at the 5th Edition of the International Research Awards on Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology.