Microbial biofuels represent a cutting-edge avenue in biofuel research, harnessing the power of microorganisms to produce renewable energy sources. These biofuels are derived from the metabolic processes of microorganisms like bacteria, yeast, and algae. By utilizing various feedstocks such as agricultural waste, wastewater, or even CO2, microbial biofuels offer a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Common examples include bioethanol produced through yeast fermentation of sugars and biodiesel derived from algae. Microbial biofuels hold great promise due to their potential for high efficiency and scalability, as well as their ability to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Continued advancements in microbial biofuel technology are crucial for realizing their full potential in contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
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