Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(1), P. 16 - 16
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
The
increasing
demand
for
sustainable
energy
has
spurred
interest
in
biofuels
as
a
renewable
alternative
to
fossil
fuels.
Biomass
gasification
and
pyrolysis
are
two
prominent
thermochemical
conversion
processes
biofuel
production.
While
these
effective,
they
often
influenced
by
complex,
nonlinear,
uncertain
factors,
making
optimization
prediction
challenging.
This
study
highlights
the
application
of
fuzzy
neural
networks
(FNNs)—a
hybrid
approach
that
integrates
strengths
logic
networks—as
novel
tool
address
challenges.
Unlike
traditional
methods,
FNNs
offer
enhanced
adaptability
accuracy
modeling
nonlinear
systems,
them
uniquely
suited
biomass
processes.
review
not
only
ability
optimize
predict
performance
but
also
identifies
their
role
advancing
decision-making
frameworks.
Key
challenges,
benefits,
future
research
opportunities
explored,
showcasing
transformative
potential
Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 91 - 91
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
In
recent
years,
lignin
derived
from
lignocellulosic
biomass
has
emerged
as
a
critical
component
in
modern
biorefinery
systems.
The
production
yield
and
reactivity
of
are
factors
for
advancing
the
research
development
lignin-derived
biochemicals.
recovery
high-purity
lignin,
along
with
carbohydrates,
is
accomplished
through
application
various
advanced
pretreatment
techniques.
However,
biological
using
lignin-degrading
enzymes
to
facilitate
depolymerization
an
environmentally
benign
method
sustainable
valuable
products
that
occurs
under
mild
conditions
high
substrate
specificity.
current
review
presents
role
biocatalysis
valorization,
focusing
on
different
bond
cleavage
biomass.
also
highlights
advancements
enzyme
engineering
have
enabled
enhancement
stability
catalytic
efficiency
improving
valorization
processes.
Furthermore,
integration
omics
technologies
provide
insights
into
microbial
enzymatic
pathways
involved
degradation
presented.
challenges
future
prospects
this
emerging
field
study
concept
outlined
efficiency.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(5), P. e26440 - e26440
Published: Feb. 20, 2024
To
switch
the
over-reliance
on
fossil-based
resources,
curb
environmental
quality
deterioration,
and
promote
use
of
renewable
fuels,
much
attention
has
recently
been
directed
toward
implementation
sustainable
environmentally
benign
'waste-to-energy'
technology
exploiting
a
clean,
inexhaustible,
carbon-neutral,
energy
source,
namely
agricultural
biomass.
From
this
perspective,
anaerobic
co-digestion
(AcoD)
emerges
as
potent
plausible
approach
to
attain
development,
foster
sustainability,
and,
most
importantly,
circumvent
key
challenges
associated
with
mono-digestion.
This
review
article
provides
comprehensive
overview
AcoD
biochemical
valorization
pathway
crop
residues
livestock
manure
for
biogas
production.
Furthermore,
manuscript
aims
assess
different
biotic
abiotic
parameters
affecting
efficiency
present
recent
advancements
in
pretreatment
technologies
designed
enhance
feedstock
biodegradability
conversion
rate.
It
can
be
concluded
that
substantial
quantities
animal
waste
generated
annually
from
practices
represent
valuable
bioenergy
resources
contribute
meeting
global
targets
affordable
energy.
Nevertheless,
extensive
multidisciplinary
research
is
needed
evolve
industrial-scale
residues,
particularly
when
phase
included,
bridge
gap
between
small-scale
studies
real-world
applications.
Energy & Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
The
necessity
to
address
environmental
issues
has
driven
efforts
toward
exploring
sustainable
bio-based
materials
as
a
viable
alternative
conventional
energy
sources.
current
study
explores
the
utilization
of
cocoa
pod
husk
(CPH)
biomass
for
lignin
extraction
and
cellulose
production,
aiming
contribute
eco-friendly
production
nanoparticles
bioethanol.
A
synergistic
green
deep
eutectic
solvent
(DES)
(choline
chloride/citric
acid)-microwave
method
was
employed
effectively
fractionate
CPH
biomass,
resulting
in
an
impressive
77.58%
removal
at
600
W
microwave
power.
extracted
(211.56
mg/g
biomass)
utilized
synthesize
that
were
subsequently
characterized.
Enzyme-driven
hydrolysis
residual
yielded
reducing
sugar
content
198.34
demonstrating
saccharification
efficiency
70.78%.
Fermentation
monomeric
sugars
by
Saccharomyces
cerevisiae
Scheffersomyces
stipitis,
respectively,
gave
maximum
ethanol
yield
130
with
high
fermentation
(67.17%).
alterations
CPH's
surface
structure
morphology
following
sequential
pretreatment
assessed
through
FT-IR,
BET,
SEM
analyses,
facilitating
effective
enzymatic
hydrolysis.
investigation
adds
increasing
recognition
approaches
leveraging
waste
resources
more
environmentally
conscious
future.
