Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Aug. 12, 2021
Biodiesel
is
an
eco-friendly,
renewable,
and
potential
liquid
biofuel
mitigating
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
has
been
produced
initially
from
vegetable
oils,
non-edible
waste
oils.
However,
these
feedstocks
have
several
disadvantages
such
as
requirement
of
land
labor
remain
expensive.
Similarly,
in
reference
to
the
feedstock
content
succinct
supply
unable
meet
demand.
Recent
studies
demonstrated
utilization
lignocellulosic
substrates
for
biodiesel
production
using
oleaginous
microorganisms.
These
microbes
accumulate
higher
lipid
under
stress
conditions,
whose
composition
similar
In
this
paper,
used
microalgae,
fungi,
yeast,
bacteria
illustrated.
Thereafter,
steps
enumerated
through
pretreatment,
saccharification
microbe-mediated
fermentation,
extraction,
transesterification,
purification
are
discussed.
Besides,
importance
metabolic
engineering
ensuring
biofuels
biorefinery
a
brief
note
on
integration
included
that
significant
terms
circular
economy
aspects.
Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
15, P. 2287 - 2316
Published: Sept. 13, 2021
Recently,
the
demand
for
biodegradable,
eco-friendly
and
sustainable
alternatives
has
been
on
increase.
Although
numerous
biopolymers
such
as
cellulose,
starch,
plants
proteins
polylactic
acid,
etc.,
have
used
to
produce
bioplastics,
outcomes
need
more
improvement
suit
different
applications.
This
paper
comprehensively
maps
expanding
academic
territory
using
lignin
a
reinforcement
material
improve
biopolymers-based
materials'
properties.
A
brief
discussion
chronological
development
of
lignin,
types,
isolation,
physical
chemical
modifications
was
presented.
Also,
role
in
biopolymeric
blends
acids,
proteins,
polyhydroxy
butyrate
polyamides
reviewed.
Finally,
review
extensively
critically
discusses
current
findings
lignin/biopolymers
various
industrial
applications,
including
wood
adhesives,
adsorbent
toxic
heavy
metal
removal,
production
carbon
materials,
dispersant
medium,
flame
retardant
storage
highlighted
possible
applications
biofuel,
hydrocarbon,
lubricant,
renewable
chemical,
smart
materials.
Recycling,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(4), P. 61 - 61
Published: July 20, 2023
The
sustainable
management
of
lignocellulosic
agricultural
waste
has
gained
significant
attention
due
to
its
potential
for
the
production
valuable
products.
This
paper
provides
an
extensive
overview
valorization
strategies
employed
convert
into
economically
and
environmentally
manuscript
examines
conversion
routes
products
from
waste.
These
include
biofuels,
such
as
bioethanol
biodiesel,
via
biochemical
thermochemical
processes.
Additionally,
synthesis
platform
chemicals,
furfural,
levulinic
acid,
xylose,
is
explored,
which
serve
building
blocks
manufacturing
polymers,
resins,
other
high-value
chemicals.
Moreover,
this
highlights
in
generating
bio-based
materials,
including
composites,
plastics,
adsorbents.
utilization
feedstock
enzymes,
organic
acids,
bioactive
compounds
also
discussed.
challenges
opportunities
associated
with
are
addressed,
encompassing
technological,
economic,
environmental
aspects.
Overall,
a
comprehensive
waste,
highlighting
significance
transitioning
towards
circular
bioeconomy.
insights
presented
here
aim
inspire
further
research
development
field
valorization,
fostering
innovative
approaches
promoting
abundant
resource
Sustainable Horizons,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
2, P. 100016 - 100016
Published: March 1, 2022
The
upward
trend
of
global
demand
for
fossil-fuel
energy
non-energy
purposes
especially
the
production
plastics,
and
non-renewable
use
(NREU)
warming
potential
plastics
life
cycle
is
poorly
understood.
Alternatives
to
petrochemical
have
been
researched
intensely,
but
they
not
developed
replace
current
plastic
products
at
a
commercially
viable
scale.
Here,
we
identify
challenges
facing
intensiveness
production,
land
crisis
biomass
on
propose
material
lifecycle
perspective
bioplastics.
Our
estimate
shows
that
an
average
about
13.8
exajoule
(EJ),
ranging
from
10.9
16.7
EJ,
consumed
in
2019
was
diverted
feedstock
worldwide,
this
translates
between
2.8
4.1%
share
total
globally.
analysis
bioplastics
produced
2nd
generation
25%
less
NREU
than
1st
generation,
while
required
86%
plastics.
Similarly,
estimates
greenhouse
gas
(GHG)
emissions
show
reduction
GHG
emission
187%
more
We
conclude
by
presenting
strategies
improving
recyclability
biological
through
polymer
design,
application
biotechnology,
adopting
circular
bio-based
economy.
