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Energy & Fuels
Mehvish Mumtaz, Zulqarnain Baqar, Nazim Hussain, Afifa, Muhammad Bilal, Muhammad Husnain Azam, Qurat-ul-ain Baqir, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Summary: Due to climate change and environmental damage, sustainability has become increasingly important. Humanity is searching for cleaner fuels, such as biofuels, to meet energy demands and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Catalyst nanoparticles can improve the efficiency and quality of biofuel production. However, there are technological limitations and cost issues in biofuel production that require further research and innovation.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Eugenia Leandro Almeida, Jose Eduardo Olivo, Cid Marcos Goncalves Andrade
Summary: Biodiesel, a substitute for petrochemical diesel, can be obtained from renewable raw materials. However, its production leads to a market saturation of glycerol, causing devaluation and economic unfeasibility. Despite this, research explores the use of glycerol as a raw material for biofuel production, driven by environmental concerns.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Esmail Dabirian, Alireza Hajipour, Abbasali Abouei Mehrizi, Ceren Karaman, Fatemeh Karimi, Pau Loke-Show, Onur Karaman
Summary: Global warming is a critical environmental problem caused by burning fossil fuels and releasing CO2. The use of biofuels, especially those produced with nanotechnology, such as biohydrogen and bioethanol, can improve production efficiency and contribute to a greener future.
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Ala'a K. Al-Bawwat, Antonio Cano, Mohamed R. Gomaa, Francisco Jurado
Summary: Jordan's energy situation is heavily dependent on imports to meet its increasing energy demands. Renewable energy, particularly bioenergy, has the potential to be a crucial alternative energy source in Jordan. Nanotechnology can improve the properties and processes of biofuels, making it a viable option for bioenergy production in the country.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zaheer Ud Din Sheikh, Somvir Bajar, Arti Devi, Pawan Kumar Rose, Meenakshi Suhag, Arti Yadav, Deepak Kumar Yadav, Tanuj Deswal, Japleen Kaur, Richa Kothari, Deepak Pathania, Neeta Rani, Anita Singh
Summary: This article discusses the challenges in biofuel production and the application of nanotechnology to improve the production processes. The role of nanoparticles in various bioconversion processes and their impact on yield are also explored.
ENZYME AND MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xiaoli Xiong, Wenxing Zhang, Xia Ha, Ning Li, Shengming Chen, Hongwei Xing, Jing Yang
Summary: Kitchen waste is both harmful and rich in resources, with approximately 1.3 billion tons being produced worldwide every year. Conventional treatments such as landfilling and incineration cause environmental, economic, and social problems. Therefore, there is an urgent need for harmless and resource-based treatment technology.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shruti Garg, Shuvashish Behera, Hector A. Ruiz, Sachin Kumar
Summary: This article describes the advantages and limitations of membrane bioreactors in the production of biofuels, as well as their role in promoting sustainability and economics. Membrane technology can save energy, increase yield, and simplify upstream and downstream processes.
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Mechanical
Prateek Negi, Yashvir Singh, Avinash Yadav, Nishant Kumar Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Singh
Summary: Biofuels are becoming popular alternative sources of renewable energy due to their non-polluting characteristics and cost-competitiveness compared to fossil fuels. Nanoparticles, with their unique qualities, are attracting attention in various industries and are being investigated for their potential use in biofuels to enhance production processes and improve yields. This study critically evaluates existing literature on the application of nanoparticles in biofuel production and analyzes their performance parameters. It aims to determine the significant role of nanoparticles in the creation of various biofuels at each stage of the production process and address the technical challenges faced by researchers.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART E-JOURNAL OF PROCESS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
Debora Costa do Nascimento, Danilo Cesar Conti, Antonio Marinho Barbosa Neto, Mariana C. Costa
Summary: The study aimed to experimentally and mathematically determine new Flash Point (FP) data on binary and ternary solutions containing ethanol, fatty acid ethyl esters (FAEE), and dodecane for flammability evaluation of jet fuels. A vapor pressure approach with NRTL and UNIFAC models was used for FP prediction, showing improved accuracy compared to ideal models. Adjusted NRTL parameters were found to be valid for predicting FP in multicomponent systems.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Michael G. Resch, Brandon Emme
Summary: One billion tons of biomass feedstocks have been identified for renewable biofuel and biochemical production. The utilization of lignocellulosic feedstocks can enhance energy security, reduce petroleum imports, promote agricultural development, create jobs, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. However, operational challenges have hindered large-scale production of lignocellulosic fuels and chemicals. Significant research investment by the United States Department of Energy has aimed to improve operational reliability at pioneer cellulosic biorefineries.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Ayesha Rehman, Tayyaba Noor, Arshad Hussain, Naseem Iqbal, Zaib Jahan
Summary: Biofuels have emerged as a renewable alternative to meet global energy demands in a greener way. Conventional catalysts have shortcomings in converting biomass to biofuels, and nanocatalysts are considered a promising option due to their high surface area and enhanced stability and activity at a molecular level. The importance of nanocatalysts in biomass conversion, various types of nanocatalysts, and their application in biofuel production are emphasized in this discussion.
CHEMBIOENG REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yashaswi Sharma, Bahaar Manro, Pooja Thakur, Alisha Khera, Piyush Dey, Dikshi Gupta, Akhil Khajuria, Pradeep Kumar Jaiswal, Ravi Pratap Barnwal, Gurpal Singh
Summary: Biofuels, produced from cheap and renewable sources, are a promising alternative to non-renewable fossil fuels due to their environmentally beneficial qualities and low cost. The use of nanoparticles in biofuel production can significantly improve efficiency and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
BIOFUELS BIOPRODUCTS & BIOREFINING-BIOFPR
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Kexin Wang, Kuan Shiong Khoo, Kit Wayne Chew, Anurita Selvarajoo, Wei-Hsin Chen, Jo-Shu Chang, Pau Loke Show
Summary: The urgent need for developing clean and efficient renewable energy is highlighted due to the non-renewable nature of fossil energy and the environmental pollution it causes. Microalgae biomass has various attractive prospects in production due to its cost-effectiveness, renewable biomass and ease of scaling-up technology, making it one of the novel ideal energy sources at present.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sonil Nanda, Falguni Pattnaik, Biswa R. Patra, Kang Kang, Ajay K. Dalai
Summary: This article discusses the definition and production methods of biofuels and focuses on the application of biological conversion technologies in biorefining. It provides a detailed description of the production processes of biofuels and different categories of biological conversion processes. The article emphasizes recommendations for improving bioprocessing efficiency and biofuel yields.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Jaya Verma, Saurav Goel
Summary: This study emphasizes the importance of achieving circularity in the transportation sector through the adoption of sustainable bio-energy resources, particularly biofuels. The paper presents an overview of different biofuels production pathways, current global production and consumption, and highlights the potential of algae-derived biofuels. It also discusses the technical and commercial aspects of biofuels, comparing them with existing battery technology in terms of vehicle weight, storage capacity, cost, and environmental impact. Furthermore, the advancement and challenges of biofuel cells in the automotive sector are explored, along with the development of a new e-biofuel cell system infrastructure to enhance their sustainability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
