3rd Edition of Global Conference on Biofuels and Bioenergy
September 17-19, 2026 | Rome, Italy
Enzymatic & Catalytic Processing in Biofuels
The efficiency of biofuel production has been significantly enhanced through enzymatic & catalytic processing in biofuels. Enzymes such as cellulases and lipases facilitate biomass breakdown and biodiesel synthesis, reducing the need for harsh chemical treatments. Meanwhile, catalytic processes, including hydrodeoxygenation and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, play a vital role in upgrading bio-oils into transportation fuels. Advances in enzyme engineering are improving stability and activity, while novel catalysts based on nanomaterials and metal oxides are increasing reaction efficiencies. Integrating enzymatic and catalytic methods enables more sustainable refining processes with higher yields and lower emissions. With the growing shift toward renewable energy, refining these bioconversion strategies is critical for the large-scale adoption of biofuels.
Dai Yeun Jeong
Asia Climate Change Education Center, Korea, Republic of
David Galan Madruga
Carlos III Health Institute, Spain
Sanjeev Gajjela
Tomato Sustainables LTD, United Kingdom
Suzana Borschiver
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Brazil
Delia Teresa Sponza
Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey
Tirath Raj
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, United States
Maren Pauly
SGS Beta, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
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