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This textbook is designed for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students in science and engineering. A chapter on the theory and history of the field of biorenewable sources is followed by sections on those aspects of engineering thermodynamics, organic chemistry, and plant chemistry that will apply to the processing of biorenewable resources. Subsequent chapter topics include production of herbaceous crops and woody crops, storage, the various products that can be produced and their means of production, and environmental and economic issues. Brown teaches chemical and mechanical engineering at Iowa State U. in Ames. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR More Reviews and Recommendations Robert C. Brown is professor of chemical engineering and mechanical engineering at Iowa State University, Ames. He is also director of the Center for Sustainable Environmental Technologies, which explores the use of both fossil and biomass fuels for the production of chemicals and energy. Tags: biorenewable resources |
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