Bioethanol production is a vital aspect of the biofuel industry, contributing to renewable energy and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. It involves fermenting sugars from biomass, such as corn, sugarcane, or cellulose-rich materials, into ethanol. This bioethanol can then be blended with gasoline to fuel vehicles, reducing the overall carbon footprint. The process typically begins with biomass pretreatment to break down complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars, followed by fermentation using yeast or bacteria. Distillation then separates ethanol from the fermentation mixture. Bioethanol production offers environmental benefits by utilizing renewable resources and decreasing reliance on fossil fuels. However, challenges like competition with food crops and land use concerns necessitate ongoing research for sustainable practices to ensure its long-term viability.
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