Enzymes for Biomedical and Industrial Applications – serie

Enzymatic Treatment of Biomass for Energy: Thermochemical Methods provides a comprehensive analysis of how enzymatic pretreatment can optimize thermochemical biomass conversion processes such as pyrolysis, gasification, and torrefaction. The book addresses the challenges of biomass recalcitrance by exploring enzyme functions that enhance thermal degradation efficiency and bioenergy yield, supporting sustainable energy goals. It covers the fundamentals of biomass composition, enzymatic and combined pretreatment strategies, and detailed enzyme-assisted thermochemical pathways.The book further discusses practical considerations for industrial deployment, including scalability, techno-economic analysis, and circular economy perspectives. Optimization methods such as response surface methodology are also elaborated to guide process improvements. This volume is a valuable resource for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers seeking to integrate enzymatic technologies into thermochemical bioenergy systems.Explores enzymatic pretreatment to enhance thermochemical biomass conversion efficiencyAnalyzes the integration of enzymatic, physical, and chemical pretreatments for biomass deconstructionCovers enzyme-assisted pyrolysis, gasification, torrefaction, and biochar production pathwaysDiscusses industrial scalability, techno-economic feasibility, and circular economy integrationPresents optimization techniques, including the response surface methodology for process enhancement