Biofuel conversion is the process of transforming organic materials into usable biofuels. This conversion typically involves biochemical or thermochemical methods. Biochemical conversion utilizes enzymes or microorganisms to break down biomass into sugars, which are then fermented into biofuels like ethanol. Thermochemical conversion, on the other hand, involves heating biomass in the absence of oxygen to produce syngas or bio-oils, which can be further refined into various biofuels.
Biofuel conversion plays a crucial role in the production of renewable energy, offering an alternative to traditional fossil fuels. It contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and decreasing reliance on finite resources. Continued advancements in biofuel conversion technologies are essential for enhancing efficiency, scalability, and sustainability, ensuring a smooth transition towards a more environmentally friendly energy future.
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