3rd Edition of Global Conference on Biofuels and Bioenergy
September 17-19, 2026 | Rome, Italy
Biochemical & Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass
Efficient utilization of biomass relies on two primary pathways: biochemical & thermochemical conversion of biomass. Biochemical processes, including enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation, break down organic matter into bioethanol and biogas, benefiting from advancements in microbial engineering and enzyme optimization. On the other hand, thermochemical methods such as pyrolysis and gasification convert biomass into bio-oil, syngas, and hydrogen-rich fuels, offering higher energy densities. Recent innovations in hybrid processing integrate these approaches, maximizing feedstock conversion and energy recovery. The development of novel catalysts and reactor designs continues to enhance efficiency and reduce production costs. As global efforts intensify toward carbon-neutral energy, refining these conversion technologies is key to unlocking the full potential of bio-based fuels.
Dai Yeun Jeong
Asia Climate Change Education Center, Korea, Republic of
David Galan Madruga
Carlos III Health Institute, Spain
Sanjeev Gajjela
Tomato Sustainables LTD, United Kingdom
Suzana Borschiver
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Brazil
Delia Teresa Sponza
Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey
Tirath Raj
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, United States
Maren Pauly
SGS Beta, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
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