3rd Edition of Global Conference on Biofuels and Bioenergy
September 17-19, 2026 | Rome, Italy
Lignofuels
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.
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