Sustainable biofuel refining involves optimizing processes to enhance efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. It starts with selecting renewable feedstocks like agricultural residues or dedicated energy crops, which are then converted into biofuels through processes such as transesterification or fermentation. Advanced refining techniques focus on improving yield and reducing waste, often incorporating technologies like enzymatic hydrolysis or catalytic upgrading. Key aspects include energy-efficient operations, reducing water and chemical use, and integrating waste-to-energy systems. By adopting circular economy principles, sustainable biofuel refining not only contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also supports energy security and reduces dependency on fossil fuels. Continuous innovation and adherence to environmental regulations are crucial in making biofuel production more sustainable and aligning with global energy goals.
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