biofuels
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- Reliable data on biomass produced by lignocellulosic bioenergy crops are essential to identify sustainable bioenergy sources.
- the past few years automotive companies have been searching for technological advantages to increase fuel millage in order to protect the environment, while still providing an enjoyable driving experience for their customers.
- view of the proven efficiency of bioremediation in the degradation of compounds toxic to humans, such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes (BTEX), several companies, especially those related to remediation and environmental monitoring, have shown enormous interest in the deployment of bioremediation as an option for the rehabilitation of contaminated areas.
- Lignocellulosic bioenergy crops are a potential option for climate mitigation and for meeting the targets of the Paris Agreement in Europe.
- The current and future consumption of petroleum-based plastics, which will be 20% of global annual oil comsumption by 2050, is leading to the investigation and development of feedstock alternatives.
- Macroalgae, commonly known as seaweed, has received significant interest as a potential source of ethanol because of its fast growth, significant sugar content and successful lab-scale conversion to ethanol.
- The technical and economic aspects of using vegetable oils as alternative sources for diesel fuels have been studied extensively during the past two decades.