*ACHEM 3121: Bioenergy and Green Chemistry (T)

Department of Agricultural Chemistry

   

Course Code: ACHEM 3121

Course Title: Bioenergy and Green Chemistry

Credit: 2

Contact Hours: 32

   Level: 3

Semester: 1

 

 

Rationale:

This course is intended to impart knowledge on efficient management of biomass resources, bioremediation and potential application of different wastes for sustainable and ecofriendly energy generation.

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

 

  1. Explain the scope and importance of bioenergy.
  2. Convert biomass resources to bioenergy.
  3. Apply and compare different sources of renewable energy.
  4. Describe bioremediation technologies with their applications.
  5. State the concept of biochar and apply biochar for remediation of contaminants.
  6. Describe the approaches and principles of green chemistry.

 

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Summary of Course Content  

Course Content

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No. of Lectures

Introduction to bioenergy: Concept, scope and application of bioenergy; energy from biomass - past and present perspectives of bioenergy.

1

4

Bioconversion processes: Conversion of biomass resources to bioenergy; biomass energy conversion processes and products.

2

2

Biogas: Concept and history of biogas; anaerobic digestion process, digester design, primary products and by-products of biogas; utilization of biogas and bioslurry.

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4

Biofuel: Concept and classification of biofuel; substrates, generation technology and utilization of bioethanol and biodiesel.

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4

Renewable resources of energy: Concept, sources and application of renewable energy; comparative feasibility of renewable energy against bioenergy; generation and utilization of energy from solar, wind power and hydropower.

3

4

Bioremediation technology: Scope, importance, organisms and treatment technologies of bioremediation; bioavailability of compounds and biological process requirements; cometabolic biotransformation of organic xenobiotics.

4

4

Biochar: Concept and sources of biochar; production and properties of biochar; problems, sustainability and potential application of biochar; utilization of biochar for remediation of contaminants in soil and water environments.

5

4

Green chemistry: Concepts, approaches and principles of green chemistry; sustainable development and green chemistry; green engineering - principles and approaches of green engineering; green solvents, biorefinery; wastes - production, problems and prevention; onsite waste treatment.

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5

Field study of bioenergy and renewable energy in different organizations and institutes.

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Total Lectures

 

32

 

Teaching Strategy

  • Lecture
  • Multimedia presentation
  • Video demonstration
  • Field trip

Assessment Strategy

  • Short question
  • MCQ
  • Assignment

Books Recommended

Alexander, M. 1999. Biodegradation and Bioremediation. 2nd edn., Academic Press, California, USA.

Deublein, D. and Steinhauser, A. 2008. Biogas from Waste and Renewable Resources: An Introduction. Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.Germany.

Elsas, J.D.V.; Trevors, J.T. and Wellington, E.M.H. (eds.) 1997. Modern Soil Microbiology. Marcel Dekker, Inc. New York, USA.

Hou, C.T. and Shaw, J.F. 2008. Biocatalysis and Bioenergy.John Wiley and Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.

Lancaster, M. 2002. Green Chemistry: An Introductory Text. The Royal Society of Chemistry, Canbridge, UK.

Lehmann, J. and Joseph, S. (eds.) 2015. Biochar for Environmental Management: Science, Technology and Implementation. 2nd edn., Earthscan Publisher, London, UK.

Lewis, C. 1983. Biological Fuels.Studies in Biology No. 153. Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd., London.

Manahan, S.E. 2017. Environmental Chemistry. 10th edn., CRC Press LLC, Boca Raton, Florida, USA.

Mital, K.M. 1997. Biogas System - Policies, Progress and Prospects. Taylor & Francis, New York, USA.

Olguin, E.J.; Sanchez, G. and Hernandez, E. (eds.) 2000. Environmental Biotechnology and Cleaner Bioprocesses. Taylor & Francis Inc., London.

Smith, J. E. 2004. Biotechnology. 3rd edn., Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK.

Stevens, C.V. and Verhe, R. 2004. Renewable Bioresources: Scope and Modification for Non-food Applications. John Wiley and Sons, UK.

Stout, B.A. 1984. Energy Use and Management in Agriculture. Breton Publishers, North Scituate, Massachusetts, USA.