Renewable Energy from Bio-resources in Malaysia

This book highlights current efforts and research in Malaysia on conversion of bio-resources to renewable energy of biofuel as an alternative way of producing energy from fossil-based fuels. The book starts with the renewable energy developments and policies in Malaysia and discusses the main renewable resources available. It addresses the use of more environmentally friendly technologies which can lead to the reduction of pollution and thus sustaining the ecology for treatment of bio-resources. The book also presents new initiatives in bioenergy production with theories, applications, and challenges of biological processes of biofuel production such as bioethanol, biobutanol, biogas, microbial fuel cell (MFC), and biodiesel. It discusses the potential of renewable energy resources to meet the energy needs without damaging/affecting the environment.

Highlight the use of environmentally friendly technologies leading to reduction in pollution and thus sustaining ecology Presents an update on current technologies in converting various bio-resources into different types of biofuels Discusses the potential of renewable energy resources to meet the energy needs without affecting the environment

Autorentext

Dr. Hafiza Shukor is Senior Lecturer specializing in the areas of fermentation technology (biofuel and biomass treatment) at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). She received her Ph.D. from Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) under the field of Chemical and Process Engineering, and she obtained her Bachelor Degree and M,Sc. in Chemical Engineering from School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Her current specialization is in biomass treatment technology, bioconversion of biomass to biofuels (biobutanol, bioethanol, and biohydrogen), and wastewater treatment using biomaterials as biosorbent (biological treatment).

Dr. Muaz Mohd Zaini Makhtar is Senior Lecturer in Bioprocess Technology at the School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). He is also Head of Sustainable Development Goals #15: Life on Land under Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS) in USM. He earned his M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the Universiti Sains Malaysia under School of Chemical Engineering. While his Bachelor's degree from Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). Dr. Muaz has authored six book chapters and over 24 technical publications that have been peer-reviewed. His research interests are in bioprocess technology and bioconversion of waste, focusing on biological treatment technologies; microbial fuel cell (MFC) for waste treatment, and recovery of energy.

Dr. Abu Zahrim Yaser is Associate Professor in Waste Processing Technology at the Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. He obtained his Ph.D. from Swansea University. Dr. Zahrim has published 7 books, 19 book chapters and over 90 other refereed technical papers. Dr. Zahrim is Visiting Scientist at the University of Hull and Member of Institutions of Chemical Engineers (United Kingdom), Board of Engineers (Malaysia) and MyBIOGAS.

Inhalt
Chapter 1 - Current Status of Renewable Energy Development (Ahmad Anas Nagoor Gunny, Mohd Faidz Mohamad Shahimin, Alina Rahayu Mohamed and Mohd Faizal Ab Jalil).- Chapter 2 - Characteristics and Potential of Renewable Bio-resources (Saleha Shamsudin, Ezyana Kamal Bahrin, Mohd Azwan Jenol and Nur Sharmila Sharip).- Chapter 3 - Different Types of Pre-Treatments for Renewable Bio-resources( Muhammad Najib Ikmal Mohd Sabri, Ana Masara Ahmad Mokhtar, Mohamad Danial Shafiq, Rosnani Alkarimiah, and Muaz Mohd Zaini Makhtar).- Chapter 4 - Technologies for Biomass Thermochemical Conversion.(Khairuddin Md Isa and Saiful Azhar Saad).-Chapter 5 - Bioethanol As a Potential Renewable Energy (Ku Syahidah Ku Ismail).- Chapter 6 - Bioconversion of Renewable Energy Resources to Biobutanol (Hafiza Shukor, Rafidah Jalil and Noor Fazliani Shoparwe).- Chapter 7 - Recent Progress of Biodiesel Production (Ahmad Hafiidz Mohammad Fauzi, Md Nabil Ab Adzim Saifuddin, Choo Boon Chong, and Farizul Hafiz Kasim).- Chapter 8 - Critical Appraisal of Anaerobic Digestion Process for Biogas Production (Muhammad Najib Ikmal Mohd Sabri, Ana Masara Ahmad Mokhtar, Nurul Hawani Salikin, Nurul Atiqah Shamsudin, and Muaz Mohd Zaini Makhtar).- Chapter 9 - Current Status on Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Technology (Huzairy Hassan, Raudzah Mohd Zahir, Mismisuraya Meor Ahmad, and Mohd Azmier Ahmad).- Chapter 10 - Renewable Energy: The Past and The Future (Khadijah Hanim Abdul Rahman, Siti Jamilah Hanim Mohd Yusof and Ku Syahidah Ku Ismail). <p