Methane in the Environment: Occurrence, Production and Applications - by Bryan Fletchall (Hardcover)

About the Book

Methane is a simple hydrocarbon compound composed of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms. It can be produced naturally or through human intervention. It is the primary component of natural gas and is also emitted during the decomposition of organic matter in anaerobic environments like swamps, marshes, and landfills. Human activities, particularly in the context of energy production and waste management, contribute significantly to methane emissions. Processes like anaerobic digestion of organic waste and extraction from natural gas reserves are common methods of commercial methane production. Methane gas has various applications. It serves as a crucial fuel source, powering homes, industries, and transportation vehicles. Additionally, it is utilized in chemical synthesis to produce compounds like hydrogen and methanol. Methane also holds potential as a feedstock for the production of renewable energy through processes like biomethanation, where organic waste is converted into methane for use as a clean fuel. This book consists of contributions made by international experts on the occurrence, production and applications of methane gas. It will also provide interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

Book Synopsis

Methane is a simple hydrocarbon compound composed of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms. It can be produced naturally or through human intervention. It is the primary component of natural gas and is also emitted during the decomposition of organic matter in anaerobic environments like swamps, marshes, and landfills. Human activities, particularly in the context of energy production and waste management, contribute significantly to methane emissions. Processes like anaerobic digestion of organic waste and extraction from natural gas reserves are common methods of commercial methane production. Methane gas has various applications. It serves as a crucial fuel source, powering homes, industries, and transportation vehicles. Additionally, it is utilized in chemical synthesis to produce compounds like hydrogen and methanol. Methane also holds potential as a feedstock for the production of renewable energy through processes like biomethanation, where organic waste is converted into methane for use as a clean fuel. This book consists of contributions made by international experts on the occurrence, production and applications of methane gas. It will also provide interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.