Global Bioethanol: Evolution, Risks, and Uncertainties

Global Bioethanol: Evolution, Risks, and Uncertainties offers a thorough examination of the uncertainties surrounding bioethanol in the future global energy mix. The book discusses several contributing factors by analyzing data from scientific, technical, and technological databases (patents, trademarks, scientific and technical publications) from different countries. The book also features original primary data about the industry's efforts in R&D and innovation. As a result, the book identifies the trends for bioethanol, making it relevant for those involved in the field of bioenergy, such as professionals in industry, government, and consultancy, students, and those interested in the bioethanol supply chain or any of its particular stages, including feedstock production, conversion, economic aspects, and policy. Presents a thorough examination of the uncertainties surrounding bioethanol in the future global energy mixProvides a data-driven and updated picture on the technological, economic, and market trends and scenarios for bioethanolOffers a foresight analysis on the perspectives of bioethanol as a global commodityIncludes a prospective about who is going to lead the new trajectories in the global arena INDICE: Part 1: Evolution of bioethanol in the global energy matrix Chapter 1 Supply of and demand for biofuels and bioethanol: what are the certainties and the uncertainties? Chapter 2 Policies: convergences, divergences and implications for biofuels Chapter 3 Who are the main players and what are they doing in the global agenda of bioethanol? Part 2: Technological and innovative trajectories of bioethanol: what are the internal and the external rivalries? Chapter 4 Data-driven analysis: signals and noises to take into consideration in the technological development. Chapter 5 Alternatives for Bioethanol (and biofuels): technological alternatives, challenges and trends Chapter 6 Who is taking the leadership in which areas? Part 3: Scenarios and Strategies Chapter 7 Global perspectives and scenarios for the near future Chapter 8 What are the robust trajectories for large bioethanol producers

  • ISBN: 978-0-12-803141-4
  • Editorial: Academic Press
  • Encuadernacion: Rústica
  • Páginas: 276
  • Fecha Publicación: 24/06/2016
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés