Biofuel technologies encompass various methods to produce renewable fuels from organic materials. These technologies include biochemical processes, such as fermentation, where sugars derived from crops or biomass are converted into ethanol or biodiesel. Another approach involves thermochemical processes like gasification, which transforms biomass into syngas that can be further refined into fuels. Advanced biofuel technologies, such as algae-based biofuels, utilize microorganisms to convert sunlight and carbon dioxide into lipids or sugars for fuel production. Additionally, emerging techniques like synthetic biology aim to engineer microorganisms for more efficient biofuel synthesis. Each of these technologies contributes to diversifying the biofuel market, offering sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels while addressing environmental concerns and promoting energy security. Continued innovation and investment in biofuel technologies are essential for realizing their full potential in the transition to a greener 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