Open AccessBiological, Biochemical and Thermochemical Techniques for Biofuel Production: an Updated Review
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
biointerface research in applied chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.216
H-Index - 11
ISSN - 2069-5837
DOI - 10.33263/briac123.30343054
Subject(s) - biofuel , renewable energy , sustainability , biochemical engineering , bioenergy , biodiesel , production (economics) , renewable resource , environmental science , environmental economics , microbiology and biotechnology , natural resource economics , engineering , waste management , economics , chemistry , ecology , biology , biochemistry , electrical engineering , macroeconomics , catalysis
Environmental sustainability requirements and rising energy demands, as well as the depletion of conventional energy resources and environmental deterioration as a result of abrupt climate change, have redirected scientists' focus. For sustainable development, look for renewable sources of green and clean energy. Bioenergy is a great alternative because it may be used to meet a variety of energy needs with the right conversion technology. This overview covers all aspects of biofuels (bioethanol, biodiesel, and butanol) and the criteria for their long-term viability. The focus is on the most recent breakthroughs in biofuel production, emphasizing the role of nanotechnology. In addition, a slew of studies is being conducted on developing strategies for process optimization, such as integration methodologies, less energy-intensive distillation processes, and microbe bioengineering talked about. This can assist in making biofuel production in a real-world market more economically and environmentally viable.