Biodegradable materials play a crucial role in the production and utilization of biofuels. These materials, derived from renewable sources such as plants, algae, or animal waste, can be broken down naturally by microorganisms over time. In the context of biofuels, biodegradable materials serve as feedstocks for the production of various biofuels, including biodiesel, ethanol, and biogas. For instance, vegetable oils, animal fats, and algae are common biodegradable feedstocks used to produce biodiesel through processes like transesterification. Similarly, sugars and starches derived from crops like corn, sugarcane, and wheat are fermented into ethanol, a widely-used biofuel. Biodegradable materials contribute to the sustainability of biofuel production by reducing reliance on non-renewable resources and minimizing environmental impact through the utilization of organic waste streams.
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