Kaiwen Liang

Agri-Products Application Center, Hainan Institute of Tropical Agricultural Resouces, Sanya, 572025, Hainan, China
Author    Correspondence author
Journal of Energy Bioscience, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 5   doi: 10.5376/jeb.2024.15.0026
Received: 17 Jul., 2024    Accepted: 22 Aug., 2024    Published: 04 Sep., 2024

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Liang K.W., 2024, Second-generation biofuels: utilization of agricultural waste and non-food parts, Journal of Energy Bioscience, 15(5): 277-288 (doi: 10.5376/jeb.2024.15.0026)

This study focuses on exploring the potential of second-generation biofuels extracted from agricultural waste and non food fractions, and evaluating the sustainability, efficiency, and environmental impact of these raw materials in biofuel production. The study reveals that second-generation biofuels, which are produced from non-food cellulosic biomass and agricultural residues, offer a promising alternative to first-generation biofuels. These biofuels significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels and first-generation biofuels. Additionally, the use of agricultural waste and non-food parts helps in waste management and reduces the competition for food resources. However, challenges such as high production costs and the need for advanced processing technologies remain. The findings suggest that second-generation biofuels have the potential to contribute significantly to sustainable energy solutions. By utilizing agricultural waste and non-food parts, these biofuels can help mitigate environmental impacts and promote energy security. Future research should focus on improving production efficiency and reducing costs to make second-generation biofuels more viable on a commercial scale.

Second-generation biofuels; Agricultural waste; Non-food biomass; Sustainability; Greenhouse gas emissions