Wenzhong Huang

Bio-Resources Research Center, Hainan Institute of Tropical Agricultural Resouces, Sanya, 572025, Hainan, China
Author    Correspondence author
Journal of Energy Bioscience, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 1   doi: 10.5376/jeb.2024.15.0005
Received: 08 Jan., 2024    Accepted: 11 Feb., 2024    Published: 22 Feb., 2024

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Huang W.Z., 2024, The dual role of agricultural products as food and fuel: energy conversion and utilization, Journal of Energy Bioscience, 15(1): 32-47 (doi: 10.5376/jeb.2024.15.0005)

This study explores and elucidates the dual role of agricultural products as both food and fuel, examining the processes of energy conversion and utilization, and providing a comprehensive analysis of how agricultural products can sustainably meet the dual demands of nutrition and energy. The study identifies key findings that highlight the significant nutritional value and benefits of agricultural products, their role in food security, and the sustainability of agricultural practices. It investigates the types and sources of biofuels, the energy content and efficiency of biofuel production, and the environmental impacts associated with their use, incorporating case studies to showcase successful integrated food and fuel systems while highlighting the complexities of balancing these dual roles. The study also discusses emerging technologies in energy conversion, the potential of genetically modified crops, and the prospects for sustainable food-fuel systems. The results indicate that integrating advanced technologies, sustainable agricultural practices, and supportive policy frameworks is essential for optimizing the dual role of agricultural products. By addressing land use conflicts, enhancing crop selection, and promoting stakeholder engagement, it is possible to develop resilient systems that provide both food and energy, thereby contributing to global sustainability goals.

Agricultural products; Biofuels; Food security; Energy conversion; Sustainability; Genetically modified crops; Integrated systems; Policy frameworks