Developments in artificial photosynthesis & biohybrid energy systems are opening new possibilities for sustainable fuel production. Artificial photosynthesis replicates natural photosynthesis by using engineered catalysts to convert sunlight, water, and CO? into energy-dense fuels. Biohybrid energy systems merge biological components, such as enzymes or photosynthetic microorganisms, with synthetic materials to enhance energy capture and conversion efficiency. Advances in nanotechnology and biomolecular engineering are refining reaction pathways and improving energy yields. Researchers are also exploring microbial-electrode hybrids for direct biofuel generation. As these technologies mature, they hold the potential to provide carbon-neutral energy solutions, reducing reliance on conventional fossil fuels.
Title : Mixed Culture Fermentation (MCF) for Sustainable Lactic Acid Production for Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Arindam Chakraborty, Natures Principles, India
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
Title : Biofuel production from waste plastics
Delia Teresa Sponza, Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey
Title : Rethinking the iLUC factor in sustainable aviation fuels
Jorge Antonio Hilbert, Energy and Environmental Consulting Services, Argentina
Title : Hydrogen production from contaminated residual biomass: An integrated gasification and SEWGS process study
Enrico Paris, CREA-IT, Italy
Title : Robust MPPT-based design and simulation of integrated solar PV–hydrogen production systems
Elkhatib Kamal, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France