Biofuel: A sustainable and clean alternative to fossil fuel
1 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Mewar University Gangrar, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India.
2 Faculty of Engineering, Department of Petrochemical Engineering, Mewar University Gangrar, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India.
3 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
Research Article
GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(02), 204–222.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2024.21.2.0382
Publication history:
Received 09 September 2024; revised on 02 November 2024; accepted on 04 November 2024
Abstract:
Increasing fuel consumption has threatened energy supply stability, raising significant environmental and economic concerns for many countries. As global energy demand rises, reliance on fossil fuels poses serious challenges, including greenhouse gas emissions and resource depletion. In response, substantial efforts are made to develop and adopt clean renewable fuel alternatives. Replacing fossil fuels with biofuels can significantly reduce emissions of carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), and tropospheric ozone (O3). Recent advances in the development of biofuels via genetic engineering have larger prospects for commercial-scale production. However, large-scale production remains challenging; therefore, to address this issue, it is vital to convert biomass into biofuels by developing revolutionary technology to improve biofuel production to meet present and future energy demands. The study aims to analyze alternative renewable energy sources and recent trends in the production of biofuel that are required to meet the demands of the global energy sector and economy while also considering future demand and utilization.
Keywords:
Biofuel; Biomass; Fossil fuel; Renewable energy.
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