High utilization of fossil fuels causes global warming due to a dramatic increase of the carbon dioxide (CO2) level in the atmosphere. Thus, it becomes essential to explore new energy resources. Several ways have been explored to cope with these issues, such as utilization of car [....] » Read More
Heterotrophic algal cultivation resulted in higher cell yield and oil content than photo-autotrophic approach. To realize industrial production of algal biomass, pilot-scale production of heterotrophic alga were completed. Whole chain of algal biomass production included heterotr [....] » Read More
The continuous requirement of transportation biofuels has brought the necessity to establish alternatives permitting low-cost production of biodiesel while being environmentally friendly. Biodiesel production has been achieved utilizing yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae by employing [....] » Read More
Gas biofuels, biohydrogen (energy carrier) and biomethane are the products of the anaerobic digestion (AD) of biomass by microorganisms. There are four successive stages: (i) hydrolysis, (ii) acidogenesis, where as a result of dark fermentation biohydrogen is formed, an intermedi [....] » Read More
The main purpose of the study is to explain alternative biofuels' long-period effects on the environment and economy using lifecycle-based analysis. Increasing usage of fossil-based fuels is causing more greenhouse gas emissions, nowadays. Especially, CO2 emission emerges as [....] » Read More
The study sought to uncover the collective impact of Clean energy conventional energy on CO2 emission? A comparative study among EU countries. Our study will employ panel ADF panel IPS approach for stationarity checks. Pairwise cointegration test and Granger causality will be uti [....] » Read More
The use of firewood with high moisture content in household heating is responsible for about 80% of air pollution by particulate matter smaller than 2.5 μm (PM2.5) in central-southern Chile. As a way to mitigate atmospheric pollution Plans for Prevention and Atmospheric Decont [....] » Read More
Biofuels are promoted as one of the few options to replace liquid fossil fuels that offer a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. But there are serious concerns about negative effects on food security and the environment. Thus, it is very important for biofuel development and pr [....] » Read More
The upsurge in the demand of liquid fuel consumption and the diminishing fossil fuels to supply the global energy demand have attracted a worldwide mass of prospect scientists. This emerging research across the globe is driven by the rising shortage of fossil fuels, concerns rega [....] » Read More
Lignocellulosic biomass has positioned itself as the most dominant candidate to cater to growing fuel and chemicals demands. Moreover, the production and application of biomass-derived chemicals and fuels could help to reduce greenhouse gases and pollutants emissions that damage [....] » Read More
Biofuel derived from halophytic biomass is getting attention owing to the concerns of energy versus food crisis. The disadvantages associated with edible bioenergy resources necessitate the need to explore new feedstocks for sustainable biofuel production. It becomes imperative b [....] » Read More
Waste activated sludge (WAS) as a by-product from sewage treatment plant should be treated to manage the environmental problems such as water pollution and human health risks. Anaerobic digestion (AD) is one of the treatment methods that is biologically effective technology to pr [....] » Read More
In recent years, Sargassum spp. is the new normal on the Caribbean, in the last decade massive blooms of macroalgae arrived, causing alarm among inhabitants, scientist, government and entrepreneurs. Environmental concerns are related to its decomposition which generates leachates [....] » Read More
Title : Greening the Maritime Industry with Carbon-Negative Biofuel
Hans Henning Judek, J E Access, Japan
Our bio-oil conversion system (BOC) can crack with the help of catalysts, heat, and mechanical stress the long hydrocarbon chains of lignocellulosic biomass into shorter chains in the diesel fuel range. This technology has been proven in multiple tests, and we have now developed [....] » Read More
Title : Microalgal Biodiesel: Nutritional and Molecular Strategies for Enhanced Lipid Production
R P Singh, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India
The urge for sustainable bioenergy production can be gratified through microalgae as it has come out as a promising renewable feedstock for biofuel generation. The rapid growth rate, CO2 fixation ability, flexible adaptation, and capability to grow in non-arable lands make microa [....] » Read More
Title : Multiple strategies for carbon capture and its utilization from biogas generated by anaerobic digestion in wastewater treatment sectors
Ijaz Fazil Syed Ahmed Kabir, Red Engineering Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Singapore
It is contradictory to efforts to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 since the wastewater treatment sectors’ energy consumption is leading to a rise in global power consumption and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Bacteria in the anaerobic digestor (AD) in w [....] » Read More
Title : Renewables fuels, the need for of provenance and quality to power adoption
Nick Molden, Emissions Analytics, United Kingdom
As demonstrated with Dieselgate, trust built over decades can be lost in a moment. As we enter an exciting new era of renewable fuels, they must be clean in all respects to build win the faith of the next generation. In is reasonable to estimate that greater variety of fuels mu [....] » Read More
Title : Torrefaction and Gasification of Coconut Shells for Electricity Production
Randell U. Espina, Ateneo de Davao University, Philippines
Globalization and exponential growth of population demand the development and use of alternative resources to produce electricity, as fossil-based fuels contaminate the environment and are draining. Biomass is a renewable resource that, in addition to sunlight, wind, water, the o [....] » Read More
Title : Modern Concept Of Biofuel Production From Organic Waste Materials For Economic Development
Kishalay Paria, Vidyasagar University, India
There is a shortage of fossil fuels from all over the world and as a result, monetary policy is collapsing. It is estimated that if fossil fuels burn such wise in the current rate, then all the fossil fuels will be exhausted by approximately in the year of 2060 and biofuel can so [....] » Read More
Title : Discerning microbes from different environments for enzymatic saccharification of lignocellulosic biomass
J. Beslin Joshi, Centre for Water Resources Development and Management, India
Besides the rise in crude oil price and depletion of the fossil fuel, its growing demand had accelerated the research in bioenergy. Among the different potential sources for biofuel production, the lignocellulosic biomass is promising feedstock for biofuel industry. Huge availabi [....] » Read More
Title : Strain improvement of Chlorella sp. KM504965 by radiation breeding for biofuel production
Senthamilselvi Dhandapani, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India
Overexploitation of fossil fuels necessitated alternative sustainable feedstock for biofuel production. Biofuels are one among promising alternative renewable energy reserves. Among biofuels, microbial oils would serve as a suitable renewable feedstock for biodiesel production. T [....] » Read More
Title : Elucidating the bioenergy potential of raw, hydrothermally carbonized and torrefied waste Arundo donax biomass in terms of physicochemical characterisation, kinetic and thermodynamic parameters
Ahmad Nawaz, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, India
The present investigation aimed to understand the pyrolysis kinetic behavior of raw Arundo donax (Raw-AD), hydrothermally carbonized Arundo donax (HTC-AD), and torrefied Arundo donax (TOR-AD) in a thermogravimetric analyzer at dynamic heating rates. The physicochemical characteri [....] » Read More
Title : Social-Cost Benefit Analysis of Sewage Treatment Plant
Pooja Sharma, University of Delhi, India
The objective of the study is to analyze the socio-economic impact of the two sewage treatment plants using Social-Cost Benefit analysis to compare the costs and benefits of plants in Delhi. The aim is to comprehend the economic, health, environmental, and ecological impact of th [....] » Read More
Title : From Acetic Acid Production by Bacteria to Hydrogen Production in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
Neda Fakhimi, Carnegie Institution for Science, United States
Due to the critical level of CO2 contamination in the environment, limited resources of fossil fuels and increasing demand of energy in the world, attention is being paid to clean and sustainable alternatives for sources of energy. Hydrogen is a potential non-carbon-based energy [....] » Read More
Title : Large-eddy simulations of ammonia spray combustion under direct injection engine-like conditions using a hybrid Stochastic Fields/Flamelet Progress Variable methods
Mehdi Jangi, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
For the first time, liquid ammonia spray combustion in engine-like conditions using Large-eddy simulations (LES) approach based on a hybrid Stochastic Fields (SF)/Flamelet Progress Variable (FPV) method is presented. Ammonia has been identified as “the low hanging fruit&rdq [....] » Read More
Title : The Influence of Blending Diesel Fuel with Methanol or Kerosene on the Environment
Hayder Alalwan, Middle Technical University, Iraq
Improving the quality of the fuel has attracted a lot of attention due to increase the concerns about greenhouse gas emissions. Unfortunately, in contrast to other green energy resources, only biofuels can provide liquid fuels which are essential for transportation. Thus, it is i [....] » Read More
Title : Sustainable production of B iodiesel from used cooking oil utilizing Waste ostrich (Struthio camelus) bones as catalyst
Chaudhry Haider Ali, University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan
Sustainability has become a slogan and guiding principle for present day society. In this scenario, the anthropogenic ‘waste’, in all its diverse forms, can propound a significant source of energy, building materials, chemicals and high worth practical items. With reg [....] » Read More