Biobased Materials in Carbon Capture Applications confronts the urgent challenge of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions through innovative, sustainable solutions. This reference book explores the use of biobased materials--derived from renewable biomass--in CO2 capture, storage, and utilization. By addressing climate change and greenhouse gas mitigation, the text offers a comprehensive overview of current technologies and emerging advancements in biobased CO2 capture. Readers are guided from fundamental principles to practical applications, emphasizing the environmental and economic importance of adopting sustainable alternatives to traditional carbon capture methods. This resource is crafted for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry professionals.
Beyond its technical depth, the book delves into performance evaluation methods, hybrid CO
2 capture systems, and presents real-world case studies that demonstrate scalability and practical feasibility. It also examines environmental and regulatory implications, investigates future trends, and concludes with actionable recommendations for implementing biobased materials in CO
2 emission reduction strategies.
Borgohain, Rajashree: - Dr Borgohain is a seasoned chemical and environmental researcher specializing in CO2 capture and membrane technology. Her expertise encompasses successful project execution, grant renewal, proposal development, and publication. Through her work, she is effectively implementing CO2 separation techniques utilizing membrane technology with diverse additive compositions. Her contributions have yielded significant outcomes, including the publication of nine peer-reviewed journal articles, a book chapter, and the delivery of ten conference presentations. In recognition of her achievements, she was honored with the Best in Chemical Engineering Award in 2020 from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. Additionally, she received the Dr. AV Rama Rao Foundation's Best PhD Thesis and Research Award in Chemical Engineering. Most recently, she was granted the prestigious DBTRA fellowship from the Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science & Technology, India in 2024. Dr. Borgohain is a reviewer of various journals of Elsevier, Wiley, MDPI, and more.
Mandal, Bishnupada: - Dr. Mandal is a distinguished academic with 20 years of experience in teaching and research at IIT Guwahati. He holds a Ph.D. and has been recognized as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and the Institute of Engineers (FIE). He was awarded the prestigious BOYSCAST fellow award by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and received the 'Young Scientist Project' under the SERC Fast Track scheme. Dr. Mandal has published extensively in international journals and conference proceedings, with over 2950 citations and an h-index of 38. He is actively involved in research projects and has served as a consultant for various organizations including Oil India Limited, NTPCL, GAIL (India) Limited, and BHEL. Dr. Mandal is affiliated with professional associations such as the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Indian Society for Technical Education, Royal Society of Chemistry, and the North American Membrane Society.
Mukherjee, Debarati: - Dr. Mukherjee is a chemical and environmental researcher with experience in executing projects on CO2 capture and conversion culminating in grant renewal, new proposals, and publications. Implemented CO2 capture via adsorption using metal-organic frameworks and activated carbon, and membrane separation techniques. Research work resulted in 14 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 book chapters, and 18 conference presentations. Served as the organizer of an ACS symposium related to CO2 capture and conversion pathways; member of ACS, AIChE, and IIChE; and guest editor and reviewer of various journals.
