Valorisation of food waste to biofuel : current trends and technological challenges
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| Original language | English |
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| Journal / Publication | Theoretical Chemistry Accounts |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Online published | 19 Nov 2014 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
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Abstract
Demand for biofuels is rapidly growing worldwide as petroleum based fuels are finite reserves. In this context, biodiesel and bioethanol are popular biofuels that are commercially available in various countries. Biofuels can be prepared from edible biomass. However, this is already generating food versus fuel debate among the members of civil societies. Therefore, there are needs to synthesize biofuels from nonedible waste materials. Food wastes can be utilized as resources for the production of biodiesel and bioethanol since they contain significant amount of lipids and carbohydrates. In future, industrial production of biodiesel and bioethanol from food waste can contribute to resolve the waste disposal, energy scarcity and energy security problems.
Research Area(s)
- Biodiesel, Bioethanol, Biofuel, Food waste, Sustainable chemistry
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Valorisation of food waste to biofuel: current trends and technological challenges. / Karmee, Sanjib Kumar; Lin, Carol Sze Ki.
In: Theoretical Chemistry Accounts, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2014.
In: Theoretical Chemistry Accounts, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2014.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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