Biomass-to-energy conversion involves transforming organic materials, such as agricultural residues, forestry by-products, and energy crops, into biofuels and bioenergy. This process typically includes methods like gasification, fermentation, and combustion to produce energy-dense fuels such as biodiesel, ethanol, and biogas. By harnessing the energy stored in biomass, we can create sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change. Biomass-to-energy systems also offer the benefit of recycling waste materials, which helps to minimize environmental impact and supports a circular economy. However, balancing the use of biomass with food production and ecosystem conservation remains a crucial consideration to ensure long-term sustainability and resource efficiency.
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