Ethanol distillation generates a huge volume of unwanted chemical liquid known as distillery
wastewater. Distillery wastewater is acidic, dark brown having high biological oxygen …

Microalgae represent a promising renewable feedstock for the sustainable production of
biohydrogen. Their high growth rates and ability to fix carbon utilizing just sunlight, water …

Fermentation of sugarcane-derived liquors for ethanol production produces a liquid waste
called vinasse, which is highly contaminant and constitutes a serious ecological problem …

Organic-rich thin stillage is a significant by-product of the liquor brewing industry, and its
direct release into the environment can cause severe water pollution. Microbial fuel cells …

The aim of this study was to provide a bibliometric analysis and mapping of existing scientific
papers, focusing on microalgae cultivation coupled with biomass production and …

Brazilian ethanol production generates approximately 351 billion liters yearly of vinasse that
is mostly used for fertigation, but with significant environmental impact. This research aims at …

First-generation biofuel biorefineries may be a starting point for the development of new
value chains, as their by-products and side streams retain nutrients and valuable molecules …

This chapter presents general aspects regarding microalgae biology and growth under ex
situ conditions. Emphasis is given on some aspects of microalgae responses to major …

Highlights•Main feedstocks and advanced biofuel production strategies were discussed.•
Detoxification approaches were compared for improving microbial conversion …

The two largest producers of ethanol fuel in the world are the United States and Brazil. Albeit
Brazil made history with its strong sugarcane-to-ethanol industry, the country is currently …