The shift toward circular bioeconomies is driving advancements in biorefineries & integrated biomass processing. These facilities optimize the conversion of biomass into a spectrum of biofuels, biochemicals, and bio-based materials, maximizing resource efficiency. Advanced fractionation techniques and catalytic upgrading enable the extraction of high-value compounds alongside fuel production. Co-locating biorefineries with industrial plants enhances carbon utilization and waste valorization. By integrating multiple processing pathways, modern biorefineries are becoming crucial in establishing a sustainable bio-based economy with minimized environmental impact. Additionally, advancements in feedstock pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis are improving conversion efficiency. The development of modular and decentralized biorefineries is also expanding access to bio-based solutions in remote and rural areas.
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