1. Properties of biomass fuels / Vladimir Strezov -- 2. Sustainability considerations for electricity generation from biomass / Annette Evans, Vladimir Strezov and Tim J. Evans -- 3. Combustion of biomass / Tao Kan and Vladimir Strezov -- 4. Gasification of biomass / Tao Kan and Vladimir Strezov -- 5. Pyrolysis of biomass / Cara J. Mulligan, Les Strezov and Vladimir Strezov -- 6. Hydrothermal processing of biomass / Tao Kan and Vladimir Strezov -- 7. Anaerobic digestion / Annette Evans, Vladimir Strezov and Tim J. Evans -- 8. Esterification / Gary Leung and Vladimir Strezov -- 9. Fermentation of biomass / Katrin Thommes and Vladimir Strezov -- 10. Fischer-tropsch synthesis from biosyngas / Katrin Thommes and Vladimir Strezov -- 11. Bio-oil applications and processing / Annette Evans, Vladimir Strezov and Tim J. Evans.