Biofuel crop engineering focuses on developing plant varieties that are optimized for biofuel production. By modifying crops to enhance traits such as growth rate, yield, and oil content, scientists aim to produce more efficient and sustainable biofuels. This involves genetic engineering, advanced breeding techniques, and agronomic practices tailored to specific biofuel crops like switchgrass, miscanthus, and oilseeds. Innovations in crop engineering also target increased resistance to pests and diseases, improved tolerance to environmental stresses, and better adaptability to various soil conditions. These advancements contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of biofuels, making them a more viable and eco-friendly alternative to 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