Renewable resources and renewable energy : a global challenge

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PART 1: TECHNOLOGIES FOR APPLICATION AND UTILIZATION OF RENEWABLE RESOURCES Rationale, Drivers, Standards, and Technology for Biobased Materials R. Narayan Biobased Key Molecules as Chemical Feedstocks H. van Bekkum Industrial Chemistry with Nature-Based Bioprocesses B. Witholt Catalytic Conversion of Carbohydrates to Oxygenates H. Mehdi, R. Tuba, Laszlo T. Mika, A. Bodor, K.Torkos, and I.T. Horvath PART2: PLASTICS AND MATERIALS FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES Developments and Future Trends for Environmentally Degradable Plastics E. Chiellini, P. Cinelli, and A. Corti Production of Plastics from Waste Derived from Agrofood Industry G. Braunegg, M. Koller, P. Varila, C. Kutschera, R. Bona, C. Hermann, P. Horvat, J. Neto, and L. Pereira On the Environmental Performance of Biobased Energy, Fuels, and Materials: A Comparative Analysis of Life-Cycle Assessment Studies M. Weiss and M. Patel PART 3: TECHNOLOGIES FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY Hydrogen Production and Cleaning from Renewable Feedstock S. Hocevar Gasification of Biomass to Produce Hydrogen S. Albertazzi, F. Basile, and F. Trifiro Sustainable Biological Hydrogen Production A. Ynci Ypli, T.N. Vezirodlu Hydrogen-Based Technologies for Mobile Applications N. Hickey, P. Fornasiero, and M. Graziani Efficiently Distributed Power Supply with Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells P. Heidebrecht, K. Sundmacher PART 4: TRENDS, NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Renewable Resources and Energy in the Asia Pacific Region O.L. Castillo Development of Renewable Energy in Malaysia A.N. Ma, Y.M. Choo, K.Y. Cheah, and Y. Basiron Outlook on Catalytic Technologies for Sustainable Development: the Argentina Case C.R. Apesteguia Marketing Photovoltaic Technologies in Developing Countries G. Hegde and C.V. Nayar