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 : Mixed Culture Fermentation (MCF) for Sustainable Lactic Acid Production for Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Arindam Chakraborty, Natures Principles, India
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 : Biofuel production from waste plastics
Delia Teresa Sponza, Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey
Title : Application of vanadium and tantalum single-site zeolite catalysts in heterogeneous catalysis
Stanislaw Dzwigaj, Sorbonne University, France
Title : Comparative analyses and optimizations of hybrid biomass and solar energy systems based upon a variety of biomass technologies
Alexey Mikhaylov, Financial university under the Government of Russian Federation, Russian Federation