Potentials and challenges in lignocellulosic biofuel production technology

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Biomass pretreatment: Fundamentals toward application

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Comparative Study of Biochar from Different Biomass Feedstocks: Toward Sustainable Resource Utilization and Environmental Applications

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Metabolic engineering of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for second-generation ethanol production from xylo-oligosaccharides and acetate

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Thermophilic microbial deconstruction and conversion of natural and transgenic lignocellulose

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Boosting enzymatic degradation of cellulose using a fungal expansin: Structural insight into the pretreatment mechanism

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Sustainability of crop–based biodiesel for transportation in China: Barrier analysis and life cycle ecological footprint calculations

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Pyrolysis characteristics and kinetic parameters assessment of typical agricultural residues using high heating photothermal TGA

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Catalytic pyrolysis of pine bark over Ni/SiO2 in a CO2 atmosphere

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Direct conversion of yellow mealworm larvae into biodiesel via a non-catalytic transesterification platform

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Integrating Mild Chemical Pretreatments with Endogenous Protein Supplement for Complete Biomass Saccharification to Maximize Bioethanol Production by Enhancing Cellulases Adsorption in Novel Bioenergy Amaranthus

Madadi, M., Wang, Y., Zhang, R., Hu, Z., Gao, H., Zhan, D., Yu, H., Yang, Q., Wang, Y., Tu, Y., et al. (2021) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.114471 · Cited by 27

Commercialization of biofuel products: A systematic literature review

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Application of nanotechnology in hydrogen production from biomass: A critical review

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Ionic liquid pretreatment of stinging nettle stems and giant miscanthus for bioethanol production

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Fermentative conversion of unpretreated plant biomass: A thermophilic threshold for indigenous microbial growth

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Thermogravimetric kinetic-based computation of raw and pretreated coconut husk powder lignocellulosic composition

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Promoting lignocellulosic biorefinery by machine learning: progress, perspectives and challenges

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A critical insight into the development, regulation and future prospects of biofuels in Canada

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A co-fermentation strategy with wood hydrolysate and crude glycerol to enhance the lipid accumulation in Rhodosporidium toruloides-1588

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Valorisation of Sugarcane Bagasse for the Sustainable Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates

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Cell-free systems: A synthetic biology tool for rapid prototyping in metabolic engineering

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A mixed uncertainty approach to design a bioenergy network considering sustainability and efficiency measures

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Aqueous Phase Catalytic Conversion of Ethanol to Higher Alcohols over NiSn Bimetallic Catalysts Encapsulated in Nitrogen-Doped Biorefinery Lignin-Based Carbon

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Recent advances in metagenomic analysis of different ecological niches for enhanced biodegradation of recalcitrant lignocellulosic biomass

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Cross-Feeding of a Toxic Metabolite in a Synthetic Lignocellulose-Degrading Microbial Community

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Utilization of Barley Straw as Feedstock for the Production of Different Energy Vectors

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Waste-Based Second-Generation Bioethanol: A Solution for Future Energy Crisis

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Prospects for utilizing microbial consortia for lignin conversion

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Advances in fungal sugar transporters: unlocking the potential of second-generation bioethanol production

Pereira, L. M. S., Taveira, I. C., Maués, D. B., de Paula, R. G., & Silva, R. N. (2025) · Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology · doi:10.1007/s00253-025-13408-2 · Cited by 18

Advancements in Sustainable Biochar Production from Waste: Pathways for Renewable Energy Generation and Environmental Remediation

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Perspectives of Agro-Waste Biorefineries for Sustainable Biofuels

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Recent progress in pervaporation membranes for furfural recovery: A mini review

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Comparison of Pd Nanoparticle-Decorated Softwood and Hardwood Activated Carbon in Catalytic Reduction of High-Concentrated Industrial 4-Nitrophenol

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Nano-immobilized cellulases for biomass processing with application in biofuel production

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Valorization of waste seed oil from Cupressus macrocarpa L. for biodiesel production via green-synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles: A sustainable approach toward decarbonization

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Experimental studies of combustion and emission characteristics of diesel engine fueled with diesel/cyclopentanone blend

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Structural properties and hydrolysability of recycled poplar residues (Populus L.): Effects of two-step acetic acid and sodium sulphite pre-treatment

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Green Extraction Processes for Complex Samples from Vegetable Matrices Coupled with On-Line Detection System: A Critical Review

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Enhanced enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose by endoglucanase via expansin pretreatment and the addition of zinc ions

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Technoeconomic evaluation of recent process improvements in production of sugar and high-value lignin co-products via two-stage Cu-catalyzed alkaline-oxidative pretreatment

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Exploring Cutting‐Edge Approaches in Anaerobic Digestion and Anaerobic Digestate Management

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Valorization of solid and liquid wastes from palm oil industry

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Cellulase activity of a novel bacterial strain Arthrobacter woluwensis TDS9: its application on bioconversion of paper mill sludge

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Innovative biorefineries for cleaner waste textile management towards circular economy: Techno-economic analysis

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The Influences of Promising Feedstock Variability on Advanced Biofuel Production: A Review

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Prospects and limitations of existing biofuels and emerging trends in the utilization of nanoparticles for enhanced biofuel production and microbial fuel cell efficiency

Singh, A., Gangwar, A., & Kumar, S. (2024) · Biofuels · doi:10.1080/17597269.2024.2431766 · Cited by 15

Steam explosion pretreatment enhancing enzymatic digestibility of overground tubers of tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus L.)

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Patented Technology Innovation Portfolio in Producing Biofuel Using the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) Methodology

Rahim, Z. B. A., & Iqbal, M. S. (2023) · Chemical Engineering & Technology · doi:10.1002/ceat.202300292 · Cited by 15

Application of fast pyrolysis bio-oil in a genset engine for combined heat and power generation

Wang, Y., van de Beld, B., Florijn, J., Holle, E., Scheer, R., Maes, N., & Somers, B. (2025) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2024.115285 · Cited by 15

Biomass Pretreatment with the Szego Mill™ for Bioethanol and Biogas Production

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Energy-Saving and Sustainable Separation of Bioalcohols by Adsorption on Bone Char

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Energy Self-Subsistence of Agriculture in EU Countries

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Bamboo for biomass energy production

Aizuddin, K. N. A. K., Lai, K., Baharum, N. A., Yong, W. T. L., Hoon, L. N., Hamid, M. Z. A., Cheng, W. H., & Abdullah, J. O. (2022) · BioResources · doi:10.15376/biores.18.1.aizuddin · Cited by 15

Main feedstock for sustainable alternative fuels for aviation

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Low-temperature highly selective water delignification based on geopolymer materials

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Microwave Application in Biomass Conversion: A Review

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Thermochemical and biochemical treatment strategies for resource recovery from agri-food industry wastes

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Investigating the Processing Potential of Ethiopian Agricultural Residue Enset/Ensete ventricosum for Biobutanol Production

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High yield of fermentable sugar from paper mulberry woods using phosphoric acid plus hydrogen peroxide pretreatment: Multifactorial investigation and optimization

Ajayo, P. C., Huang, M. Y., Zhao, L., Tian, D., He, J., Zou, J., Fang, D., Zeng, Y., & Shen, F. (2022) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.114771 · Cited by 14

Improved xylitol production by the novel inhibitor-tolerant yeast Candida tropicalis K2

Singh, A. K., Pandey, A. K., Kumar, M., Paul, T., & Gaur, N. A. (2022) · Environmental Technology · doi:10.1080/09593330.2022.2095227 · Cited by 14

Production processes from lignocellulosic feedstock

Gutiérrez‐Antonio, C., Romero‐Izquierdo, A. G., Gómez‐Castro, F. I., & Hernández, S. (2021) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-819719-6.00005-5 · Cited by 14

Second-Generation Biofuels: Concepts, Applications, and Challenges

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An agent-based modeling tool supporting bioenergy and bio-product community communication regarding cellulosic bioeconomy development

Yang, P., Cai, X., Hu, X., Zhao, Q., Lee, Y. S., Khanna, M., Cortes-Pena, Y. R., Guest, J. S., Kent, J., Hudiburg, T. W., et al. (2022) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2022.112745 · Cited by 15

Influence of the insertion of zirconium ion on the catalytic performance of montmorillonite for one-pot cascade conversion of furfural to γ-valerolactone under mild conditions

Zhang, P., Ma, M., Hou, P., Cao, J., Guo, Q., Yue, H., Tian, G., & Feng, S. (2022) · Molecular Catalysis · doi:10.1016/j.mcat.2022.112832 · Cited by 13

Environmental assessment of Rhodosporidium toruloides-1588 based oil production using wood hydrolysate and crude glycerol

Saini, R., Tiwari, B. R., Brancoli, P., Taherzadeh, M. J., & Brar, S. K. (2023) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.130102 · Cited by 13

How do the research and public communities view biofuel development?

Zhao, Q., Cai, X., Mischo, W. H., & Ma, L. (2020) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2020.110265 · Cited by 13

Corn Stover Pretreatment with Na2CO3 Solution from Absorption of Recovered CO2

García‐Negrón, V., & Toht, M. J. (2022) · Fermentation · doi:10.3390/fermentation8110600 · Cited by 12

Advanced metabolic Engineering strategies for the sustainable production of free fatty acids and their derivatives using yeast

Saha, T. R., Kang, N. K., & Lee, E. Y. (2024) · Journal of Biological Engineering · doi:10.1186/s13036-024-00473-w · Cited by 12

Insight into the effective utilization of cotton spinning wastes from textile mills for the production of bioethanol

Ranjithkumar, M., Rajarathinam, R., Kumar, P. S., Rangasamy, G., Baskar, G., Ethiraj, B., & Thanabal, V. (2022) · Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments · doi:10.1016/j.seta.2022.102770 · Cited by 12

Enhanced enzymatic hydrolysis of rice straw via pretreatment with deep eutectic solvents-based microemulsions

Gao, J., Chen, C., Lin, Y., Zhang, L., Ji, H., & Liu, S. (2020) · Bioresource Technology Reports · doi:10.1016/j.biteb.2020.100404 · Cited by 12

Full components conversion of lignocellulose via a closed-circuit biorefinery process on a pilot scale

Chen, J., Zhang, B., Liu, B., Yi, Y., Shan, Y., Zhou, Y., Wang, X., & Lü, X. (2022) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2022.113946 · Cited by 12

Lignocellulosic biofuels use in the international shipping: The case of soybean trade from Brazil and the U.S. to China

Carvalho, F. M. D., Müller-Casseres, E., Portugal‐Pereira, J., Junginger, M., & Szklo, A. S. (2023) · Cleaner Production Letters · doi:10.1016/j.clpl.2023.100028 · Cited by 11

Efficient energy and electric transport in a Smart City: Evaluation of sustainability and competitivness

Ruggieri, R., Ruggeri, M., & Vinci, G. (2020) · IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC / I&CPS Europe) · doi:10.1109/eeeic/icpseurope49358.2020.9160676 · Cited by 11

Comparative Study on Spray Auto-Ignition of Di-n-Butyl Ether and Diesel Blends at Engine-Like Conditions

Guan, Y., Liu, P., & Han, D. (2020) · Journal of Energy Resources Technology · doi:10.1115/1.4048305 · Cited by 11

The efficiency of nitrogen explosion pretreatment on common aspen – Populus tremula: N2– VS steam explosion

Rooni, V., Sjulander, N., Cristobal-Sarramian, A., Raud, M., Rocha‐Meneses, L., & Kikas, T. (2021) · Energy · doi:10.1016/j.energy.2020.119741 · Cited by 11

Flow enzymatic esterification of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and liquid–liquid extraction of 5-acetyl-hydroxymethylfurfural using deep eutectic solvents in semicontinuous mode

González, J., & Guajardo, N. (2023) · Process Biochemistry · doi:10.1016/j.procbio.2023.04.026 · Cited by 10

Prospecting cellulolytic bacteria from white grubs (Holotrichia serrata (F.) and Leucopholis coneophora Burmeister) native to Karnataka region

Vyas, G. V., Narasingappa, R. B., Prakash, K. V., Bhavani, P., & Gagandeep, K. R. (2025) · BMC Microbiology · doi:10.1186/s12866-025-03805-y · Cited by 10

Synthesis and structural characterization of energy crop peelu methyl esters, using hybrid metallic nano-particles. A step forward to bioenergy industry

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Carbon footprint of biofuels production from forest biomass using hot water extraction and biochemical conversion in the Northeast United States

Therasme, O., Volk, T. A., Fortier, M. P., Kim, Y., Wood, C. D., Ha, H., Ali, A., Brown, T. R., & Malmsheimer, R. W. (2021) · Energy · doi:10.1016/j.energy.2021.122853 · Cited by 10

A mild oxidation strategy for oxidation-hydrolysis of cellulose without additional catalyst

Zhou, L., Han, X., Ma, Y., Yang, X., & Lu, T. (2022) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-022-02866-7 · Cited by 10

Bioenergy relations with agriculture, forestry and other land uses: Highlighting the specific contributions of artificial intelligence and co-citation networks

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Lignocellulose‐Derived Energy Materials and Chemicals: A Review on Synthesis Pathways and Machine Learning Applications

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Molecular simulation and artificial intelligence for the circular economy of bioenergy and bioproducts

Smith, J. C., Smith, M. D., Liu, S., Rukmani, S. J., Mohan, M., Yu, Y., & Goswami, M. (2025) · Biophysical Journal · doi:10.1016/j.bpj.2025.09.006 · Cited by 9

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Optimization and Determination of Kinetic Parameters of the Synthesis of 5-Lauryl-hydroxymethylfurfural Catalyzed by Lipases

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