Efficiency of Biomass Energy: An Exergy Approach to Biofuels, Power, and Biorefineries

This book provides a systematic and comprehensive overview of energy and exergy efficiencies, together with environmental and economic aspects of biomass energy systems. The author emphasizes how to apply the modern exergy approach to the design and improvement of bioenergy systems. Each chapter includes historical developments, chemistry, major technologies and applications, as well as energy, environmental and economic aspects, serving as an introduction to bioenergy for students and professionals.