A waste biorefinery is a facility that utilizes various organic waste materials, such as agricultural residues, food scraps, or forestry byproducts, to produce biofuels and other valuable bioproducts through biochemical or thermochemical processes. Unlike traditional refineries that rely on fossil fuels, waste biorefineries offer a sustainable solution to both waste management and energy production.
Biofuels produced in waste biorefineries, such as biodiesel, bioethanol, and biogas, serve as renewable alternatives to conventional fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on finite resources. Additionally, these biorefineries can generate bioplastics, biochemicals, and other high-value products, further enhancing their economic viability and environmental sustainability. By transforming waste into valuable resources, waste biorefineries play a crucial role in transitioning towards a circular economy, where resources are used more efficiently, waste is minimized, and environmental impacts are reduced.
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