Oriental Journal Of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(6), P. 1745 - 1755
Published: Dec. 25, 2024
The
current
work
aimed
to
determine
the
efficiency
of
bioethanol
production
from
cashew
apples.
To
optimize
yield,
juice
extracted
by
mechanical
pressing
apples
was
concentrated
into
normal
gravity
(NG)
must
(20°Brix)
and
very
high
(VHG)
(28°Brix).
A
parallel
experiment
conducted
using
sucrose
as
a
fermentable
model
substrate.
Urea
added
enhance
fermentation
capacity
yeast.
Batch
fed-batch
processes
were
monitored
refractometric
method,
alcoholic
content
musts
determined
pycnometric
method.
results
showed
that
ethanol
produced
rates
(%
vol.)
with
urea
(2
g/L)
in
VHG
process,
NG
batch
follows:
16.36,
15.44,
9.62,
respectively.
In
comparison,
obtained
without
15.37,
14.37,
10.34
under
same
conditions.
Juice
concentration,
addition,
process
used
yields
fact,
technology
adopted
study
would
generate
additional
benefits
for
farmers.
Processes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(5), P. 1001 - 1001
Published: May 15, 2024
In
the
contemporary
era,
conventional
energy
sources
like
oil,
coal,
and
natural
gas
overwhelmingly
contribute
89.6%
to
global
CO2
emissions,
intensifying
environmental
challenges.
Recognizing
urgency
of
addressing
climate
concerns,
a
pivotal
shift
towards
renewable
energy,
encompassing
solar,
wind,
biofuels,
is
crucial
for
bolstering
sustainability.
Bioethanol,
globally
predominant
biofuel,
offers
versatile
solution,
replacing
gasoline
or
integrating
into
gasoline–ethanol
blends
while
serving
as
fundamental
building
block
various
valuable
compounds.
This
review
investigates
dynamic
landscape
biomass
generations,
drawing
insightful
comparisons
between
first,
second,
third,
fourth
generations.
Amid
drive
sustainability,
deliberate
focus
on
initial
generation
biomass,
particularly
corn,
in
bioethanol
production
grounded
current
dependence
edible
crops.
The
established
utilization
first-generation
exemplified
by
underscores
necessity
comprehensive
examination
its
advantages
challenges,
allowing
nuanced
exploration
existing
infrastructure
practices.
To
produce
from
corn
feedstock,
milling
methods
can
be
employed.
Thus,
this
paper
delves
comparative
assessment
dry-milling
wet-milling
processes
scrutinizing
their
efficiency,
impact,
economic
feasibility.
International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(7), P. 719 - 727
Published: July 1, 2024
Abstract
The
adoption
of
biofuels
as
an
energy
source
has
experienced
a
substantial
increase,
exceeding
the
consumption
fossil
fuels.
shift
can
be
ascribed
to
availability
renewable
resources
for
production
and
ecological
advantages
linked
their
utilisation.
Nevertheless,
due
its
intricate
characteristics,
process
producing
ethanol
fuel
from
biomass
poses
difficulties
in
terms
administration,
enhancement,
forecasting
future
results.
To
tackle
these
difficulties,
it
is
crucial
utilise
modelling
techniques
like
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
create,
oversee,
improve
bioethanol
procedures.
Artificial
Neural
Networks
(ANN)
prominent
AI
technique
that
offers
significant
systems’
pretreatment,
fermentation,
conversion
stages.
They
are
highly
flexible
accurate,
making
them
particularly
well-suited.
This
study
thoroughly
examines
several
used
production,
specifically
focusing
on
research
published
past
ten
years.
analysis
emphasises
importance
using
methods
address
complexities
shows
role
enhancing
efficiency
sustainability
biofuel
industry.
Open Research Europe,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5, P. 5 - 5
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
This
systematic
literature
review
delves
into
various
wood
waste
valorization
and
classification
approaches,
aiming
to
evaluate
their
efficacy
in
fostering
sustainable
resource
management
while
enhancing
the
economic
value
of
waste.
By
synthesizing
findings
from
a
diverse
array
research
studies,
highlights
multifaceted
nature
valorization,
emphasizing
critical
role
sorting
separation
technologies
ensuring
high-quality
recovery
materials.
It
also
identifies
practices
Europe,
which
are
crucial
for
creating
harmonized
framework
that
aligns
technological
advancements
with
regulatory
standards.
The
analysis
reveals
integrating
these
components—technologies,
methods,
can
significantly
improve
overall
efficiency
effectiveness
management.
Furthermore,
existing
gaps
practice,
providing
actionable
recommendations
stakeholders
optimize
systems.
These
emphasize
necessity
holistic
approach
clearly
defined,
comprehensive
considers
all
elements
involved
process.
addressing
areas,
not
only
aims
contribute
body
knowledge
but
seeks
promote
benefit
both
environment
economy,
paving
way
more
circular
utilization.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 266 - 266
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
The
effective
utilization
of
nonfood
biomass
for
bioethanol
production
represents
a
promising
strategy
sustainable
energy
development.
Moreover,
limited
research
has
been
conducted
on
broom
grass
(Thysanolaena
latifolia)
as
potential
feedstock
production,
particularly
regarding
the
effects
NaOH
autoclave
pretreatment
its
enzymatic
digestibility
and
fermentability.
This
study
optimized
sodium
hydroxide
(NaOH)
combined
with
autoclaving
to
enhance
biomass.
concentration
(1–4%)
temperature
(110–130
°C)
composition,
structural
features,
hydrolysis
were
systematically
evaluated.
Pretreatment
2%
at
120
°C
emerged
optimal,
achieving
74.7%
lignin
removal
93.2%
glucan
recovery,
thereby
significantly
improving
efficiency
(88.0%)
glucose
recovery
(33.3%).
Scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD)
analyses
revealed
that
these
improvements
attributed
increased
surface
porosity
selective
amorphous
components
while
maintaining
cellulose
crystallinity.
pretreated
hydrolysate
exhibited
excellent
production.
Fermentation
using
Saccharomyces
cerevisiae
TISTR
5339
achieved
an
86.4%
ethanol
conversion
rate,
yielding
147
g
per
1000
representing
2.6-fold
increase
compared
untreated
feedstock.
These
findings
demonstrate
in
enhancing
from
biomass,
aiding
advancement
cost-effective
lignocellulosic
biorefinery
processes.
presents
opportunity
valorize
this
multifaceted
plant
expand
beyond
traditional
uses.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(16), P. 13001 - 13001
Published: Aug. 20, 2023
Miscanthus
is
a
valuable
renewable
feedstock
and
has
significant
potential
for
the
manufacture
of
diverse
biotechnology
products
based
on
macromolecules
such
as
cellulose,
hemicelluloses
lignin.
Herein,
we
overviewed
state-of-the
art
research
conversion
miscanthus
polymers
into
comprising
low-molecular
compounds
macromolecules:
bioethanol,
biogas,
bacterial
enzymes
(cellulases,
laccases),
lactic
acid,
lipids,
fumaric
acid
polyhydroxyalkanoates.
The
present
review
aims
to
assess
converting
in
order
develop
sustainable
technologies.
