Biofuels play a crucial role in achieving carbon neutrality, a state where carbon emissions are balanced by carbon removal or offsetting measures. As renewable alternatives to fossil fuels, biofuels offer the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions in various sectors, including transportation and energy production. When biofuels are burned, they release carbon dioxide, but this is offset by the carbon dioxide absorbed during the growth of the biomass used to produce them. This carbon cycle makes biofuels a carbon-neutral or even carbon-negative option, depending on factors such as feedstock selection and production methods. By integrating biofuels into our energy mix, we can advance towards carbon neutrality and combat climate change while promoting sustainable energy practices. Continued innovation and investment in biofuel technologies are essential to maximize their carbon-neutral potential and accelerate the transition to a greener 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