This abstract outline an innovative approach to producing lactic acid for polylactic acid (PLA), addressing the limitations of conventional methods that rely on food-based feedstocks and create environmental burdens. Developed by Nature’s Principles. Mixed Culture [....] » Read More
Today, I present a critical analysis and proposal regarding the elimination of the indirect land use change (iLUC) factor in the environmental evaluation of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), with a particular focus on the Argentine context and global implications. The iLUC fac [....] » Read More
This presentation will explore the methodology and applications of biogenic carbon content measurement of biofuels via ASTM D6866 carbon-14 analysis. Analysis is performed using an Accelerator Mass Spectrometer (AMS) instrument. Bio-ethanol and biodiesel are processed using photo [....] » Read More
Technological innovations, global climate concerns, and the overuse of fossil-based feedstocks for energy and chemicals have driven the demand for viable, sustainable alternatives for value-added chemicals and fuels production. Recently developed industrially relevant bioenergy c [....] » Read More
Biomass is a renewable source of energy that includes biodegradable matter of plant and animal origin, in which solar energy is stored through the process of photosynthesis. The process of producing biofuels from biomass involves a range of diverse conversion methods, which depen [....] » Read More
Bioenergy is the largest source of renewable energy nowadays. Multitude of biomass feedstocks can be used to produce electricity, heating houses, biofuels for transportation, and supplying process heat for industrial facilities. Biomass residues and waste are potentially major co [....] » Read More
The depletion of fossil fuels, strict pollution regulations, rising energy costs, and fluctuating petroleum product prices in India have made alternative fuels for diesel engines essential. Finding substitute fuels is critical to solving this issue. The primary goal of this resea [....] » Read More
Currently in the field of oil well drilling, research tends to use new technologies including alternative components for drilling fluids. Among the compounds that can be used in drilling fluids, carob nuts. The aspect of this project has been inserted into a section for the recov [....] » Read More
Reactor configuration strongly influences the efficiency, energy performance, and stability of sawdust carbonization systems. Recent work by Charis and Patel (2025) demonstrated that an open mound intra-carbonization reactor can sustain conversion using external fuel at just belo [....] » Read More
The continuous rise in the global energy demand is coupled with increasing environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The need to minimize plastic waste accumulation has driven research into alternative and renewable fuel sources. Co-processing plastic waste and biomas [....] » Read More
The production of syngas through biomass gasification has attracted considerable attention due to its potential to promote circularity, enhance sustainability, and address emerging needs, including those driven by socio-political events, to improve energy self-sufficiency. N [....] » Read More
Title : A strategic technological roadmap for the future of biodiesel: Catalytic innovation and process intensification.
Suzana Borschiver, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Brazil
The transition toward low-carbon energy systems has intensified global interest in advanced biofuels that can meet climate and sustainability goals. Biodiesel remains a key candidate; however, its large-scale competitiveness is limited by feedstock costs, catalytic inefficiencies [....] » Read More
Title : Hydrogen production from contaminated residual biomass: An integrated gasification and SEWGS process study
Enrico Paris, CREA-IT, Italy
The restoration of heavy metal-contaminated soils through Plant-Assisted BioRemediation (PABR) represents a sustainable environmental strategy, yet it generates a significant secondary waste stream: contaminated biomass that requires specialized disposal. This study investigates [....] » Read More
Title : Robust MPPT-based design and simulation of integrated solar PV–hydrogen production systems
Elkhatib Kamal, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France
This paper proposes a robust control framework for integrated solar photovoltaic– hydrogen (PV–H?) systems based on fuzzy logic control synthesized using Linear Matrix Inequalities (LMIs). The developed approach addresses the nonlinear and time-varying characteristics [....] » Read More
Title : Green management of enterprises as a response to climate change
Dai Yeun Jeong, Asia Climate Change Education Center, Korea, Republic of
Since industrialization was promoted in the 18th century, the enterprises focused on maximization of profit without considering nature being polluted and/or destructed in the process of resource extraction, production and distribution of goods and services. This is termed traditi [....] » Read More
Title : Enhancing biomethanation from anaerobic digestion using hydrochar
Adhwaith Das, Southern Cross University, Australia
Anaerobic digestion is a well-established technology that recovers energy and nutrients from organic wastes. However, the effectiveness (and hence the economic viability) of biogas production depends strongly on the efficiency of biomethanation. It is well kno [....] » Read More
Title : Co-gasification of coal, plastic waste, and wood in a fluidized bed reactor: Effect of operative conditions
Annarita Travaglino, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Italy
Over the past decades, the global energy system has largely depended on fossil fuels to meet steadily increasing energy demand. This has had a negative impact on the environment, resulting in increased greenhouse gas emissions and a growing dependence on finite resources. A pro [....] » Read More
Title : From sewage to sustainability: Machine learning based predictive modelling of biogas production in energy-positive wastewater treatment plants
Lina Montuori, Valencia Polytechnic University, Spain
As demand for cleaner energy grows, wastewater-derived biogas provides cities with a scalable and affordable solution for sustainable energy. By turning waste into a useful resource, biogas serves as an environmentally friendly substitute for fossil fuels in multiple applicatio [....] » Read More
Title : Non-woody biomass combustion in grate furnaces: Model optimization and parametric analysis
Jing Fu, University of Twente, Netherlands
Grate combustion is widely used in biomass utilization due to its strong fuel adaptability. However, accurately modeling the conversion process is challenging due to the complex interactions between drying, pyrolysis, gasification, and char combustion. This study presents a one-d [....] » Read More
Title : Research on high-temperature hydrogen-producing fungi assisted by AI
Zhikang Yang, Fujian Normal University, China
Currently, the Earth's mineral and petroleum resources are increasingly depleting, creating an urgent need for high-yield, low-energy-consuming hydrogen-producing fungi. Current research mainly focuses on isolating target strains from high-temperature environments, screening [....] » Read More
Title : Two-stage fermentation for converting waste CO2 into omega-3 fatty acids and biodiesel
Preeti Mehta Kakkar, Amity University Noida, India
This work introduces a novel two-stage continuous fermentation process for converting industrial waste CO2 into omega-3 fatty acids and biodiesel. In the first anaerobic stage, bacteria convert CO2 into acetic acid (~3%), which acts as an intermediate carbon source. In the second [....] » Read More
Title : Novel pH-inducible transcription factors for regulating the expression of cellulase in filamentous fungus Talaromyces pinophilus
Ayushi Goyal, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, India
Talaromyces pinophilus NCIM 1228 is a potent source of cellulolytic enzymes, though its production efficiency is tightly regulated by complex intrinsic and extrinsic factors. This strain offers substantial possibilities for molecular-level optimisation because of its extensive en [....] » Read More
Title : Cellular and molecular studies on b-glucosidases from hypercellulolytic fungus Talaromyces pinophilus
Sonal Kapoor, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, India
The burning of fossil fuels contributes significantly to environmental deterioration and climate change. On the other hand, cellulose made from agricultural waste is an environmentally benign and renewable resource that absorbs carbon from the atmosphere. The manufacture of biofu [....] » Read More
Title : Low-frequency ultrasonication as a dual-purpose strategy for biomass and macromolecule enhancement in Chlorella sp.
Simran Maratha, Central University of Rajasthan, India
Efficient enhancement of macromolecular yields is pivotal for the economic viability of microalgae-based biofuel production. In this study, we investigate the dual application of ultrasonication, as both a stimulatory treatment for live Chlorella sp. cultures and a downstream ext [....] » Read More
Title : Parametric study on biodiesel production from neem seed kernel oil using photocatalysis
Deepika Singh, Panjab University, India
Biodiesel production from non-edible feedstocks has gained significant attention as a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional fossil fuels. Among various feedstocks, neem seed kernel oil presents a promising option due to its non-edible nature, wide a [....] » Read More
Title : Early-stage techno-environmental evaluation of a lignocellulosic biorefinery for sustainable lignin production
El Kazzi Rafic, National Institute of Applied Sciences of Toulouse, France
The European Commission’s Circular Economy and Bioeconomy strategies promote sustainable industrial development while reducing environmental burdens. Sustainable alternatives rely on bio-based processes which are, nowadays, at low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) for [....] » Read More
Title : Harnessing invasive biomass for clean energy: Cogasification pathway to cleaner syngas and sustainable systems
Sadiq Abdullahi Waziri, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, India
Rapid growth in population and industrialization has intensified energy demand and waste generation, posing a significant challenge globally. Co-gasification of biomass offers a promising approach to reduce reliance on fossil fuels while enhancing efficient biomass resource utili [....] » Read More
Title : New intelligent neural network program developed based on revolutionary predictive control for a system tracking
Wassila Issaadi, University of Bejaia, Algeria
To increase the power output of a PV module or a field of PV modules, an electronic controller is incorporated between the PV generator and the load, whose role and main objective is the continuous monitoring of the maximum power point of the PV generator commonly known as MPPT ( [....] » Read More
Title : Biochar in South America: A systematic review of production potential, feedstock availability, and soil amelioration in neotropical agro-ecosystems
Nestor Rodrigo Godoy Montes, National University of the East - Santa Rita, Paraguay
Inspired by the fertile Terra Preta de Índios of the Amazon, biochar has emerged as a strategic solution for soil degradation and waste management in South America. This study presents a systematic review of the state-of-the-art regarding biochar production technologies, [....] » Read More