Energy crops are specifically grown for their use in producing biofuels. These crops are selected based on their high biomass yield and suitability for conversion into biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel. Common energy crops include corn, sugarcane, switchgrass, and miscanthus. Unlike food crops, which may compete with agricultural land, energy crops can be cultivated on marginal lands unsuitable for food production, reducing concerns about land use competition. Additionally, energy crops contribute to sustainable agricultural practices by improving soil health and reducing erosion. However, challenges such as optimizing crop yields, minimizing environmental impacts, and ensuring economic viability remain areas of ongoing research and development in the pursuit of more efficient and sustainable biofuel production.
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 : Hydrogen production from contaminated residual biomass: An integrated gasification and SEWGS process study
Enrico Paris, CREA-IT, Italy
Title : Application of vanadium and tantalum single-site zeolite catalysts in heterogeneous catalysis
Stanislaw Dzwigaj, Sorbonne University, France
Title : Robust MPPT-based design and simulation of integrated solar PV–hydrogen production systems
Elkhatib Kamal, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France
Title : Green management of enterprises as a response to climate change
Dai Yeun Jeong, Asia Climate Change Education Center, Korea, Republic of
Title : Modeling of anaerobic biodegradation of organic waste
Ivan Simeonov, Institute of Microbiology St. Angeov Bulgarian Academy of Science, Bulgaria