Chemistry of Fossil Fuels and Biofuels

Focusing on today's major fuel resources � ethanol, biodiesel, wood, natural gas, petroleum products and coal � this book discusses the formation, composition and properties of the fuels, and the ways in which they are processed for commercial use.It examines the origin of fuels through natural processes such as photosynthesis and the geological transformation of ancient plant material; the relationships between their composition, molecular structures and physical properties; and the various processes by which they are converted or refined into the fuel products appearing on today's market. Fundamental chemical aspects such as catalysis and the behaviour of reactive intermediates are presented, and global warming and anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions are also discussed. The book is ideal for graduate students in energy engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering and chemistry, as well as professional scientists and engineers. Additional ISBNs 9781139611381, 9781628705140, 9781283943642, 9781139624404, 9781139615105Chemistry of Fossil Fuels and Biofuels is written by Harold Schobert and published by Cambridge University Press. ISBNs for Chemistry of Fossil Fuels and Biofuels are 9781139602655, 1139602659 and the print ISBNs are 9780521114004, 0521114004. Additional ISBNs include 9781139611381, 9781628705140, 9781283943642, 9781139624404, 9781139615105.