The non-conventional yeast Kluyveromyces marxianus is widely used for several
biotechnological applications, mainly due to its thermotolerance, high growth rate, and …

Highlights•Second generation ethanol production does not compete with food
production.•The high-cost of enzymes is a challenge to be overcome for biomass …

The unique selectivity of enzymes, along with their remarkable catalytic activity, constitute
powerful tools for transforming renewable feedstock and also for adding value to an array of …

Banana is one of the most important fruit crops around the world. After harvesting, it
generates large amounts of lignocellulosic residues that could be used for second …

Future biorefineries will integrate biomass conversion processes to produce fuels, power,
heat and value-added chemicals. Due to its low price and wide distribution, lignocellulosic …

The desire to reduce dependence on the ever diminishing fossil fuel reserves coupled with
the impetus towards green energy has seen increased research in biofuels as alternative …

Modern biorefinery concepts focus on lignocellulosic biomass as a feedstock for the
production of next generation biofuels and platform chemicals. Lignocellulose is a …

The continuous increase in the world energy and chemicals demand requires the
development of sustainable alternatives to non-renewable sources of energy. Biomass …

Biofuel policies are currently being implemented globally to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions. The recent European regulation, Renewable Energy Directive (RED) II, states …

In this study, bioethanol production from NaOH/H 2 O 2-pretreated water hyacinth was
investigated. Pretreatment of water hyacinth with 1.5%(v/v) H 2 O 2 and 3%(w/v) NaOH at …