Description: Crude Glycerol - A Sustainable Feedstock for the Production of Biofuels and Biochemicals delves into the transformative potential of crude glycerol (CG) as a sustainable, cost-effective feedstock for biofuels and biochemicals. Covering essential topics such as the microbial fermentation of CG into valuable products like biohydrogen, biogas, and biobutanol, this book serves as a critical resource for researchers, industry professionals, and educators. It addresses various aspects of CG valorization, including its inherent impurities and purification techniques, alongside detailed discussions on the microbial production of key biochemicals such as butanediol, succinic acid, and lactic acid.
Each chapter is crafted to provide insights into bioprocess engineering, genetic manipulation of microbial catalysts, and techno-economic analyses to ensure effective conversion and commercialization of biofuels and biochemicals derived from CG.Brief description: Dr. Gobinath Rajagopalan is a Senior Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology at South Asian University, New Delhi, India. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Biotechnology from IIT Madras, India. His research primarily focuses on cost-effective bioprocess development, industrial enzymes, and waste valorization into value-added biofuels and biochemicals. He has published more than 60 research papers in peer-reviewed international journals, book chapters, and presented at reputed national and international conferences. He has successfully managed several research projects funded by the Singapore Research Foundation (Singapore) and the Department of Science and Technology (India). Dr. Rajagopalan has received several awards, including the Best Technology Innovation Award (Washington, DC, 2015) and Best Research Paper Awards (ICABB, Singapore, 2017; ICAFIB 2020, BSBB 2022, ICRABES 2022, India; SABC 2023, Bangladesh)