Provides an up-to-date account of non-wood, forest residues, agricultural biomass (natural fibers), and energy crops together with processing, properties, and its applications

Non-Wood Renewable Materials: Properties Improvement and Its Application.- Jatropha curcas L: A Future Energy Crop with Enormous Potential.- Upgrading of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch to Value Added Products.- Bioenergy Derived from Electrochemically Active Biofilms.- In-Situ Transesterification Reaction for Biodiesel Production.- Abaca Fiber: A Renewable Bio-Resource for Industrial uses and Other Applications.- Micro Algal Biomass as a source of Renewable Energy.- Lignocellulosic biomass: As Future Alternative for Bioethanol Production.- Utilization of Sawmill By-Product for Making Cellulose and its Valuable Derivatives.- Upgrading of Oil Palm Biomass to Value-Added Products.- Polylactic Acid-Based Kenaf Biomass Synthesized via Ring Opening Polymerization.- Chemical Functionalization of Cellulosic Fibers for Green Polymer Composites Applications.- Kapok Fiber: Applications.- Nanofibrillated Cellulose: Sustainable Nanofiller with Broad Potentials Use.- Unlocking the Destructive Powers of Wood Eating Termites: From Pest to Biopolymer Derivatives Extractor.- Agricultural residues from crop harvesting and processing: A Renewable Source Of Bio-Energy.- Application of Micro or Small Scale Biomass Derived Fuel System for Power Generation.- Application of Biomass Derived Catalyst.

Biomass obtained from agricultural residues or forest can be used to produce different materials and bioenergy required in a modern society. As compared to other resources available, biomass is one of the most common and widespread resources in the world. Thus, biomass has the potential to provide a renewable energy source, both locally and across large areas of the world. It is estimated that the total investment in the biomass sector between 2008 and 2021 will reach the large sum of $104 billion. Presently bioenergy is the most important renewable energy option and will remain so the near and medium-term future. Previously several countries try to explore the utilization of biomass in bioenergy and composite sector. Biomass has the potential to become the world's largest and most sustainable energy source and will be very much in demand. Bioenergy is based on resources that can be utilized on a sustainable basis all around the world and can thus serve as an effective option for the provision of energy services. In addition, the benefits accrued go beyond energy provision, creating unique opportunities for regional development. The present book will provide an up-to-date account of non-wood, forest residues, agricultural biomass (natural fibers), and energy crops together with processing, properties, and its applications to ensure biomass utilization and reuse. All aspects of biomass and bioenergy and their properties and applications will be critically re-examined. The book consists of three sections, presenting Non wood and forest products from forestry, arboriculture activities or from wood processing, agricultural biomass (natural fibers) from agricultural harvesting or processing and finally energy crops: high yield crops and grasses grown especially for energy production.