Evaluating the life cycle assessment & carbon footprint of biofuels is critical for determining their environmental impact. Life cycle analysis (LCA) examines the energy inputs, greenhouse gas emissions, and overall sustainability of biofuels from feedstock cultivation to final consumption. Factors such as land-use changes, water consumption, and co-product utilization influence the carbon footprint of different biofuels. New LCA models are integrating real-time data, improving the accuracy of emission calculations and identifying areas for efficiency gains. These assessments help policymakers and industries make informed decisions about sustainable energy investments, ensuring that biofuels contribute to long-term carbon reduction goals.
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