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Biofuels Production – Sustainability and Advances in Microbial Bioresources pp 267–286Cite as

Organic Waste for Biofuel Production: Energy Conversion Pathways and Applications

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Global energy supply is predominantly dependent on fossil fuels, which are not only limited in availability but also harm the environment. Fossil fuel-based carbon dioxide generation has been identified as one of the main causes of the global warming phenomenon, which leads to various adverse effects. In recent years, both developed and developing countries have enhanced the share of renewable energy in overall energy scenario. Renewable energy sources are considered as a potential, reliable and environment-friendly way to substitute fossil fuels. Biomass energy has long been used for cooking and heating application; however, traditional biomass application has several drawbacks such as low energy efficiency and emission of harmful gases. Therefore, the transformation of biomass through proper technology is crucial for the development of sustainable and environmentally safe energy resources. Globally, biomass energy shares around 56.2 EJ out of the total energy supply of 560 EJ. The estimated bioenergy potential of India is around 18,000 MW. If this estimated amount of energy is achieved, the country will get rid of the energy crisis problem. This chapter provides an overview of the significance of bioenergy at the national and global levels with possible energy conversion technologies.

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Pathak, V.V., Kapahi, M., Rani, R., Tuteja, J., Banga, S., Pandey, V. (2020). Organic Waste for Biofuel Production: Energy Conversion Pathways and Applications. In: Yadav, A.N., Rastegari, A.A., Yadav, N., Gaur, R. (eds) Biofuels Production – Sustainability and Advances in Microbial Bioresources. Biofuel and Biorefinery Technologies, vol 11. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-53933-7_13

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