E3S Web of Conferences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
529, P. 02018 - 02018
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
study
examines
the
numerous
pre-processing
techniques
used
to
convert
biomass
into
greater
sustainable
biofuels
and
commodities,
highlighting
boom
in
productivity
supply
of
a
uniform,
dry,
suitable
feedstock.
by
using
addressing
demanding
situations
associated
with
size,
layout,
moisture
content,
variability,
this
delves
mechanical
procedures,
drying,
torrefaction,
palletization,
hydrolysis,
hydrothermal,
microwave-primarily
based
strategies
as
possible
solutions.
It
explores
utilization
various
types,
which
include
wood,
woody
biomass,
herbaceous
streams,
agricultural
assesses
their
impact
on
bioenergy
production
environmental
sustainability.
The
also
considers
position
algae,
specially
microalgae,
offering
bioactive
materials
substantial
health
advantages
ability
overcoming
land-use
concerns
traditional
biomass.
moreover,
paper
evaluates
affects
sustainability
usage,
advocating
for
microalgae
promising
feedstock
1/3-technology
biofuels.
research
is
grounded
context
increasing
need
reduce
reliance
fossil
fuels
due
urbanization
population
enlargement,
make
contributions
degradation.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(16), P. 7036 - 7036
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
Circular
economy
and
sustainability
are
pivotal
concepts
in
the
discourse
on
synergies
between
economic
growth
environmental
impact.
As
resource
scarcity
degradation
intensify,
advancements
energy
conversion
technologies
become
crucial
for
a
sustainable
model.
Currently
dependent
fossil
fuels,
global
must
shift
to
framework
focused
bioenergy.
Biomass,
renewable
source,
offers
promising
solution
by
converting
waste
into
valuable
resources,
reducing
impact,
creating
opportunities.
Biofuels
bioproducts
can
meet
needs
while
greenhouse
gas
emissions
addressing
warming.
Recent
advances
biofuels,
supported
initiatives
policies,
promote
more
production.
This
paper
aims
highlight
potential
of
biomass
meeting
contemporary
demand
provides
an
overview
biofuels
their
production
as
alternative
fuels.
It
also
explores
future
agriculture
sectors,
emphasizing
challenges
competition
food
fuel
feedstocks.
ABSTRACT
Extreme
exploitation
of
petroleum
fuels
has
raised
concerns
around
global
warming
due
to
increased
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
which
by
the
year
2040
are
expected
rise
43
billion
metric
tons.
Biofuels
have
gained
popularity
in
recent
years
because
their
renewable
and
environmentally
friendly
prospects.
Second‐generation
biodiesel
is
generated
from
nonedible
raw
materials
such
as
food
waste,
suggested
lesser
negative
impacts
on
environment
does
not
threaten
security.
Edible
fruit
waste
(7.65
kg/person)
edible
vegetable
(16
highest
contribution
38%
waste.
Annually,
this
corresponds
15.78
m
2
cropland
usage,
1.358
kg
CO
equivalent,
232.87
g
nitrogen
3810.6
L
freshwater
38.544
phosphorus
usage
per
person
for
agricultural
production.
FVW
includes
peels,
seeds,
crops,
leaves,
straw,
stems,
roots,
or
tubers.
This
can
be
utilized
feedstock
biofuel
instead
burning,
dumping,
landfilling,
leads
economic,
environmental,
health
issues
water‐borne
diseases,
respiratory
lung
diseases.
Converting
lignocellulosic
mass
into
green
energy
including
biogas,
bioethanol,
biohydrogen
help
management
while
also
contributing
carbon‐neutral
model.
Past
studies
shown
potential
using
generation,
jet
fuels,
general
diesel
engines.
review
focuses
latest
advances
production
technology,
with
an
emphasis
new
pretreatments,
technologies,
works
improve
biomass.
BioResources,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(3)
Published: May 30, 2025
Plant
materials
throughout
the
world,
i.e.
biomass,
can
provide
annually
roughly
18
x
1015
Watt-hours
(6.5
1013
MJ)
of
energy,
considering
just
residues
from
agriculture
and
forestry.
However,
at
least
part
that
amount
has
higher-valued
uses,
including
being
made
into
durable
products,
thereby
keeping
their
carbon
content
contributing
to
global
warming.
This
review
considers
circumstances
under
which
it
may
be
advantageous
use
biomass
resources,
either
alone
or
in
combination
with
other
renewable
energy
technologies
–
such
as
solar
wind
meet
society’s
needs,
especially
for
electricity,
heating,
transportation.
There
is
a
rapidly
expanding
pool
published
research
this
area.
To
slow
climate
change,
rapid
maturation
most
promising
needed,
followed
by
widespread
early
implementation.
Of
particular
interest
are
synergistic
combinations
technologies,
together
way
hydrogen,
electricity.
Another
need
make
high-energy-density
liquid
fuels,
aviation
diesel,
naphtha.
Although
some
proposed
schemes
complicated,
expected
gradually
implemented
growing
component
installed
capacity
coming
years.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 6, 2025
Biorefineries,
which
process
biomass
feedstocks
into
valuable
(bio)products,
aim
to
replace
fossil
fuel-based
refineries
produce
energy
and
chemicals,
reducing
environmental
health
hazards,
including
climate
change,
supporting
a
sustainable
economy.
In
particular,
lignocellulose-based
biorefineries,
utilizing
the
most
abundant
renewable
feedstock
on
Earth,
have
significant
potential
supply
energy,
chemicals
materials.
Ionic
liquids
(ILs,
organic
salts
with
low
melting
temperatures)
deep
eutectic
solvents
(DESs,
mixtures
points
lower
than
ideal
mixture)
are
capable
of
dissolving
some
key
lignocellulose
polymers,
even
whole
biomass.
Furthermore,
they
intrinsic
advantages
over
molecular
solvents,
safer
usage
profiles
high
tunability,
allow
tailored
physicochemical
properties.
Such
properties
provide
unique
opportunities
for
development
new
processes
that
could
unlock
full
future
biorefineries.
Here,
we
review
current
state
lignocellulosic
processing
ILs
DESs,
specific
focus
pretreatment
chemistry,
flow
products
from
each
component;
followed
by
discussions
sustainability
assessments
technological
challenges.
We
inform
research
community
about
opportunities,
challenges
perspectives
in
developing
truly
Energy Sources Part A Recovery Utilization and Environmental Effects,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
46(1), P. 45 - 64
Published: Nov. 17, 2024
The
global
energy
landscape
is
undergoing
a
significant
transformation
with
growing
emphasis
on
sustainability
and
reduced
carbon
emissions.
About
80%
of
the
world's
CO2
emission
comes
from
traditional
fossil
fuels,
making
them
an
important
contributing
factor
to
greenhouse
gas
However,
bio-oil,
renewable
carbon-neutral
liquid
fuel
derived
biomass,
holds
potential
for
reducing
Recent
studies
have
shown
that
bio-oil
blending
can
reduce
emissions
by
up
30%
compared
fuels.
Hence,
this
review
delves
into
exploring
recent
advancements
in
catalyst
design.
Novel
catalysts
are
being
developed
improve
efficiency
processing
techniques
like
catalytic
cracking
hydrothermal
liquefaction.
These
aim
enhance
properties
stability,
heating
value,
miscibility
Research
suggests
these
could
enable
contents
blends
reach
50%
or
higher,
current
limitations.
We
also
highlighted
ongoing
investigations
optimize
bio-oil-to-fossil
ratios
specific
applications.
This
optimization
considers
factors
engine
performance,
reduction
targets
(e.g.
achieving
70%
emissions),
economic
viability,
long-term
storage
stability
blends.
environmental
benefits
implications
such
strategies
discussed,
offering
valuable
insights
role
bio-oils
cleaner
more
sustainable
systems.
therefore
underscores
as
viable
pathway
bridge
gap
between
fuels
future,
while
outlining
research
directions
challenges
warrant
further
investigation
promising
field.
