A critical review of the effects of pretreatment methods on the exergetic aspects of lignocellulosic biofuels

S Soltanian, M Aghbashlo, F Almasi… - Energy Conversion and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Pretreatment process is the key technological step in lignocellulose bioconversion into
biofuel owing to its robust molecular structure. This pivotal process can markedly affect the …

Sugarcane bagasse: a biomass sufficiently applied for improving global energy, environment and economic sustainability

EO Ajala, JO Ighalo, MA Ajala, AG Adeniyi… - Bioresources and …, 2021 - Springer
Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) bagasse (SCB) is a biomass of agricultural waste
obtained from sugarcane processing that has been found in abundance globally. Due to its …

Fuel ethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass: an overview on feedstocks and technological approaches

H Zabed, JN Sahu, AN Boyce, G Faruq - Renewable and sustainable …, 2016 - Elsevier
Bioethanol is one of the most promising and eco-friendly alternatives to fossil fuels, which is
produced from renewable sources. Although almost all the current fuel ethanol is generated …

Green methods of lignocellulose pretreatment for biorefinery development

L Capolupo, V Faraco - Applied microbiology and biotechnology, 2016 - Springer
Lignocellulosic biomass is the most abundant, low-cost, bio-renewable resource that holds
enormous importance as alternative source for production of biofuels and other …

Current advances in on-site cellulase production and application on lignocellulosic biomass conversion to biofuels: a review

JGW Siqueira, C Rodrigues… - Biomass and …, 2020 - Elsevier
The potential of lignocellulosic feedstock has been widely studied, mainly for biofuels
production, which usually requires an enzymatic step on the process. Cellulolytic enzymes …

Potential use of alkaline hydrogen peroxide in lignocellulosic biomass pretreatment and valorization–A review

MC Ho, VZ Ong, TY Wu - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2019 - Elsevier
Alkaline hydrogen peroxide (AHP) was first introduced in 1984. Its ability to selectively attack
carbonyl and ethylene groups is proven to enhance the delignification process of …

Hydrothermal processing of biomass for anaerobic digestion–a review

F Ahmad, EL Silva, MBA Varesche - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2018 - Elsevier
Price hikes in conventional fuels coupled with sustainability concerns result into growing
attraction towards lignocellulosic biomass conversion to biofuels. The hydrothermal …

Pretreatment processes for lignocellulosic biomass conversion to biofuels and bioproducts

PR Seidl, AK Goulart - Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable …, 2016 - Elsevier
Lignocellulosic materials, such as forestry, agricultural and agroindustrial residues, are
among the most important sources of biomass for the production of fuels, chemicals and …

Evaluating the economic feasibility of cellulosic ethanol: A meta-analysis of techno-economic analysis studies

A Aui, Y Wang, M Mba-Wright - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
The conversion of cellulosic biomass to ethanol as a viable way of decarbonizing the
transportation sector has experienced a growing interest in the last few decades. However …

Techno-economic analysis of an integrated biorefinery strategy based on one-pot biomass fractionation and furfural production

G Zang, A Shah, C Wan - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020 - Elsevier
This study evaluates the techno-economic feasibility of an integrated biorefinery for the co-
production of furfural, lignin, and ethanol from lignocellulosic biomass (ie, switchgrass as a …