3rd Edition of Global Conference on Biofuels and Bioenergy
September 17-19, 2026 | Rome, Italy
Lignocellulose
Lignocellulose, a complex structure found in plant cell walls, holds immense potential for biofuel production. Comprising cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, lignocellulose can be enzymatically or chemically broken down into sugars for fermentation into biofuels such as ethanol. Unlike first-generation biofuels that compete with food crops, lignocellulosic feedstocks like agricultural residues, wood chips, and dedicated energy crops offer a sustainable alternative. However, unlocking lignocellulose's full potential for biofuel production requires overcoming challenges such as efficient biomass pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis, and fermentation processes. Advances in biotechnology and process engineering aim to optimize these processes, making lignocellulosic biofuels a promising avenue for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing energy security.
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