Emerging technologies for biofuels production

Suzana Yusup, Awais Bokhari, Huong Trinh, Muhammad Shahbaz, David Onoja Patrick, Kin Wai Cheah, Mohammad Tazli Azizan, Anita Ramli, Mariam Ameen, Noridah Osman, Ahmad Fadzil Ahmad Shuhaili, Haswin Kaur Gurdeep Singh

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Abstract

The outlook and incentive toward the development of cleaner and sustainable energy resources are growing worldwide due to the rise of fossil fuel price, depletion of petroleum resources, and environmental protection issues. Therefore, the development of biofuel technologies, that is, bio-based fuels are projected to play an essential role in the foreseeable transportation and automotive industries. Synthetic biofuels from agricultural-based origins such as biohydrogen, biogas, biogasoline, biodiesel, and green diesel will emerge as prospective fuels of tomorrow due to their excellent fuel properties and environmental friendly attributes. Thus, this book chapter focuses on the challenges and drawbacks of the existing liquid and gaseous biofuel production technologies. To overcome these challenges, advanced biofuel technologies such as steam gasification, ultrasonic and microwave intensification for biodiesel production, catalytic cracking and hydrodeoxygenation of vegetable oils for biogasoline, and green diesel have been discussed in detailed. Furthermore, critical analysis on the fundamental reaction and process optimization affecting the biofuel production has been conversed as well. This chapter also addresses the future prospective of emerging biofuel technologies that could potentially bridge with the existing biofuels technologies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBiomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals
Subtitle of host publicationBiofuels: Alternative Feedstocks and Conversion Processes for the Production of Liquid and Gaseous Biofuels
PublisherElsevier Masson
Chapter2
Pages45-76
Number of pages32
ISBN (Electronic)9780128168561
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2019
Externally publishedYes

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