IntechOpen eBooks,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 30, 2024
This
chapter
discusses
the
most
recent
applications
of
olive-derived
materials
in
biotechnology,
agriculture
and
food
technology.
Although
high-quality
olive
oil
is
usually
destined
for
human
consumption,
lower
grades
or
waste
from
mill
can
be
used
to
produce
a
plethora
valuable
products,
such
as
biofuel,
soil
fertilisers,
medicines,
enzymes,
packaging
biopolymers
even
building
textile
dyes.
Furthermore,
compounds
wastewater
have
been
found
stimulate
plant
growth
by
affecting
their
metabolism
also
potent
antimicrobial
properties,
helping
biocontrol
hazardous
pathogens.
All
these
products
by-products
help
establish
sustainable
circular
economy
through
recycling
resources.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
31(9), С. 12722 - 12747
Опубликована: Янв. 23, 2024
Abstract
Biodiesel,
a
renewable
and
sustainable
alternative
to
fossil
fuels,
has
garnered
significant
attention
as
potential
solution
the
growing
energy
crisis
environmental
concerns.
The
review
commences
with
thorough
examination
of
feedstock
selection
preparation,
emphasizing
critical
role
quality
in
ensuring
optimal
biodiesel
production
efficiency
quality.
Next,
it
delves
into
advancements
applications,
highlighting
its
versatility
reduce
greenhouse
gas
emissions
dependence
on
fuels.
heart
focuses
transesterification,
key
process
production.
It
provides
an
in-depth
analysis
various
catalysts,
including
homogeneous,
heterogeneous,
enzyme-based,
nanomaterial
exploring
their
distinct
characteristics
behavior
during
transesterification.
also
sheds
light
transesterification
reaction
mechanism
kinetics,
importance
kinetic
modeling
optimization.
Recent
developments
production,
selection,
optimization,
sustainability,
are
discussed,
along
challenges
related
engine
performance,
emissions,
compatibility
that
hinder
wider
adoption.
concludes
by
need
for
ongoing
research,
development,
collaboration
among
academia,
industry,
policymakers
address
pursue
further
research
outlines
specific
recommendations
future
paving
way
widespread
adoption
source
fostering
cleaner
more
future.
Heliyon,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(12), С. e32649 - e32649
Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2024
Realizing
integrated
biorefineries
producing
multiple
fuels,
chemicals
and
materials
from
sustainable
biomass
feedstocks
holds
promise
for
transitioning
industries
onto
low-carbon
trajectories.
However,
widespread
commercial
implementation
remains
elusive
despite
two
decades
of
technological
advancements.
This
review
synthesizes
current
literature
to
provide
a
comprehensive
analysis
key
multi-dimensional
barriers
inhibiting
the
scale-up
biorefineries.
The
discusses
technical
challenges
around
conversion
processes.
Economic
viability
concerns
such
as
high
capital
costs
lack
market
competitiveness
are
also
assessed.
evaluates
regulatory
policy
complexities
that
poses
risks
uncertainties
in
scaling
up
Socio-political
acceptance
hurdles
including
community
engagement
public
perception
reviewed.
interconnected
nature
these
is
emphasized
strategies
recommended
enable
full
potential
realization,
covering
areas
enhanced
stakeholder
collaboration,
advanced
process
intensification,
supportive
frameworks,
innovative
financing
models
strategic
marketing
initiatives.
International
pilots
cross-sectoral
knowledge
exchange
highlighted
priority
enablers.
In
conclusion,
this
insights
extensive
demonstration
efforts
identify
priorities
pathways
accelerating
global
transition
towards
biorefinery
implementation.
It
aims
inform
decision-making
collaborative
actions
amongst
stakeholders
research,
industry
domains.
Catalysis Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
This
study
examines
several
aspects
of
bio-oil
upgrading
from
vegetable
oil
(triglyceride-based)
and
pyrolysis
through
various
catalysts,
process
conditions.
Biofuels Bioproducts and Biorefining,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2025
Abstract
Waste
valorization
offers
a
sustainable
approach
to
waste
management
and
the
generation
of
biofuels
bioenergy,
mitigating
environmental
impact
fossil
fuel
production
use.
Carbon
emissions
food‐source
competition
associated
with
first‐generation
can
be
mitigated.
Reports
on
thermochemical
biochemical
pathways
for
generating
bio‐oil
syngas
provide
extensive
coverage
processes
but
lack
recent
insights
into
technological
advances
upgrading
these
outputs
biodiesel,
biomethanol,
bioethanol,
biogas,
biomethane.
They
also
often
omit
information
commercial
status,
leading
prospective
companies,
market
size,
future
predictions,
challenges.
The
drawbacks
do
not
appear
have
been
discussed
widely
in
literature
–
they
include
deforestation,
land‐use
changes,
soil
texture
biodiversity
social
impacts.
To
address
gaps
literature,
this
review
examines
factors
mentioned
above,
focusing
waste‐to‐energy
conversion
proposing
solutions
targeted
at
governments,
policymakers,
investors,
entrepreneurs,
researchers
seeking
understand
mitigate
challenges
sector.
