Lignofuels, derived from lignocellulosic biomass such as wood, grasses, and agricultural residues, represent a promising frontier in biofuel production. Unlike first-generation biofuels, which primarily utilize sugars and oils from food crops, lignofuels tap into the abundant cellulose and lignin present in non-edible biomass. Advanced conversion technologies like biochemical and thermochemical processes break down these complex materials into sugars and then ferment them into biofuels such as ethanol and butanol. Lignofuels offer several advantages, including reduced competition with food crops, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and potential utilization of marginal lands for biomass production. Despite facing challenges in cost-effectiveness and scalability, ongoing research aims to optimize lignofuel production processes, driving towards a sustainable energy future.
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