Global Biorefinery Revolution: Converting Biomass into Sustainable Energy and Value-Added Products
暫譯: 全球生物精煉革命：將生物質轉化為永續能源與高附加價值產品

本書聚焦於生物質在生物精煉廠中轉化為各類產品的最先進方法。書中探討生物質資源，旨在辨識、分類並詳細說明其全球可取得性、供應鏈與物流。本書也涵蓋生物精煉廠中的生物質轉化技術、生物質加工所產生的能源產品、其特性及潛在應用。此外，本書進一步探討如何利用可再生生物質資源生產具市場價值的工業產品，並討論規範生物精煉廠業務的政策與法規架構。

• 深入介紹以不同生物質來源作為原料，以及用於實現目標產品的轉化技術。
• 納入區域案例研究、政策架構，以及從全球視角探討生物質的利用。
• 討論生物質資源經熱化學處理後所衍生的產品。
• 著重介紹 AI 整合、生物氫生產與數位最佳化等尖端技術。
• 強調循環經濟原則、降低碳足跡，以及生物精煉廠所帶來的社會影響。

本書適合生物技術、生物製程與化學工程領域的研究生及研究人員閱讀。

Reckson Kamusoko is a postdoctoral research fellow at University of Fort Hare and a renowned academic writer, author of several peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, with research interests in bioenergy, bioprocess engineering, and sustainable waste-to-energy technologies. He has over 15 years of experience in teaching, research and academic service. He holds a PhD in Environmental Biotechnology. His work focuses on the development of innovative and low-cost solutions for converting biomass and organic waste into renewable energy and value-added products. He is particularly interested in biogas production, biorefinery systems, and technologies that promote sustainable resource utilization and environmental protection. His research aims to contribute to the advancement of clean energy solutions and support sustainable development, particularly in rural and resource-limited communities.

Raphael M. Jingura is a professor at Chinhoyi University of Technology and an accomplished academic writer, with numerous publications in refereed journals and book chapters. He has over 25 years in teaching, research, and higher education management. His research focuses on the nexus of agricultural and energy systems for sustainable development. He has conducted extensive work on renewable energy and has made significant contributions to this field through his publications. His current research interests include the production of biomass as a feedstock for biofuels and biogas production.

Patrick Mukumba is a Professor at University of Fort Hare and a famous academic writer, who has made significant contributions to the field through his scholarly work, publishing several peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. He has served more than 20 years in teaching, research and university service. Professor Mukumba is a recognized expert in renewable energy technologies, including biomass and biogas systems, wind energy, solar photovoltaic (PV), and hydropower. His research experience includes the design and construction of various biogas digesters. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the South African Institute of Physics (SAIP), the South African Biogas Industry Association (SABIA), and the World Biogas Association (WBA)

Reckson Kamusoko 是 University of Fort Hare 的博士後研究員，也是知名學術作者，曾發表多篇通過同儕審查的期刊論文與書籍章節。他的研究興趣包括生物能源、生物製程工程，以及永續廢棄物能源轉換技術。他在教學、研究與學術服務方面擁有超過 15 年的經驗，並取得環境生物技術博士學位。他的研究著重於開發創新且低成本的解決方案，將生物質與有機廢棄物轉換為再生能源及高附加價值產品。他特別關注沼氣生產、生物精煉系統，以及促進資源永續利用與環境保護的技術。他的研究旨在推動潔淨能源解決方案的發展，並支持永續發展，尤其是偏鄉及資源有限的社區。

Raphael M. Jingura 是 Chinhoyi University of Technology 的教授，也是成就卓著的學術作者，曾在多本經同儕審查的期刊及書籍章節中發表許多研究成果。他在教學、研究與高等教育管理方面擁有超過 25 年的經驗。他的研究聚焦於農業系統與能源系統之間的關聯，以及其對永續發展的影響。他長期從事再生能源研究，並透過學術出版成果對此領域作出重要貢獻。目前的研究興趣包括生產可作為生質燃料原料的生物質，以及沼氣生產。

Patrick Mukumba 是 University of Fort Hare 的教授，也是知名學術作者。他透過學術研究成果對相關領域作出重要貢獻，並發表多篇通過同儕審查的期刊論文與書籍章節。他在教學、研究與大學服務方面任職超過 20 年。Mukumba 教授是再生能源技術領域的公認專家，研究範圍包括生物質與沼氣系統、風能、太陽光電（PV）及水力發電。他的研究經驗包括設計與建造各式沼氣消化槽。他積極參與多個專業組織，包括 South African Institute of Physics（SAIP）、South African Biogas Industry Association（SABIA）及 World Biogas Association（WBA）。