Electrofuels represent an innovative frontier in biofuel technology, blending the principles of biology with electrochemistry. Unlike traditional biofuels derived from crops, electrofuels are produced by harnessing electricity to convert carbon dioxide into liquid or gaseous fuels, such as methane or ethanol, via microbial or chemical processes. This approach offers several advantages, including the utilization of renewable energy sources like solar or wind power to drive the production process, as well as the potential to recycle carbon dioxide emissions, thereby mitigating greenhouse gas levels. However, challenges remain in optimizing efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Despite these hurdles, electrofuels hold promise as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, offering the prospect of carbon-neutral energy production and a significant step towards combating climate change.
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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