Biomass serves as a vital resource in the production of biofuels, offering a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Derived from organic materials such as plants, agricultural residues, forestry waste, and even algae, biomass holds immense potential for biofuel production. Through processes like fermentation, pyrolysis, and gasification, biomass can be converted into biofuels such as ethanol, biodiesel, and biogas.
Biofuels derived from biomass play a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and decreasing reliance on finite fossil fuel reserves. They offer a sustainable solution for meeting energy demands while promoting environmental conservation. However, challenges such as land use competition, food security concerns, and technological limitations persist. Continued research and development efforts are essential to optimize biofuel production processes and maximize their contribution to a cleaner, more sustainable 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