Sustainable Biofuel Production from Agricultural Residues an Eco-Friendly Approach: A Review
Apoorva Guddaraddi
Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra-444001, India.
Anita Singh *
School of Agriculture, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
Amrutha G.
Department of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Agriculture, Kalaburagi, India.
D. R. K. Saikanth
SRF, ICAR-ATARI, ZONE-X Hyderabad, India.
Ramkishor Kurmi
Division of Agricultural Engineering, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012, India.
Gurinder Singh
Department of Agronomy, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
Manojit Chowdhury
Division of Agricultural Engineering, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012, India.
Bal Veer Singh
Department of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Biofuel production from agricultural residues presents an innovative solution to the global energy challenge. This study delves into the potential of using such residues as a renewable feedstock, addressing the pressing need to transition from conventional fossil fuels. By evaluating various agricultural residues' types and characteristics, a comprehensive assessment of their worldwide availability and potential yield was undertaken. Emphasizing sustainable and eco-friendly approaches, the research underscores closed-loop systems, efficient utilization of co-products, and the imperative of a holistic life cycle assessment (LCA) for biofuel production. The LCA revealed a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing water conservation and waste reduction during the process. Despite the evident potential, there are identifiable challenges, primarily technological research gaps, economic constraints, infrastructural limitations, and regulatory hurdles. Yet, the undeniable benefits include a notable reduction in carbon footprint, effective resource management, and a bolstered economy, especially for agrarian communities. Policies promoting sustainable farming practices, incentivizing research and development, and fostering collaborations are recommended. Such a framework can enhance biofuel infrastructure, necessitate regular monitoring, and optimize the biofuel production process. Conclusively, while challenges persist, with cohesive policy recommendations and technological innovations, agricultural residues can pivot as the linchpin in a sustainable energy future.
Keywords: Sustainability, bioenergy, residues, eco-friendly, innovation
How to Cite
Downloads
References
Rees WE. Cities as dissipative structures: Global change and the vulnerability of urban civilization. Sustainability science: The emerging paradigm and the urban environment. 2012;247-273.
Nanda S, Rana R, Sarangi PK, Dalai AK, Kozinski JA. A broad introduction to first-, second-, and third-generation biofuels. Recent advancements in biofuels and bioenergy utilization. 2018;1-25.
das Principais ADRA. Application of Agricultural Waste from Main Brazilian Crops as Adsorbent for Wastewater Treatment; 2023.
Khan N, Sudhakar K, Mamat R. Role of biofuels in energy transition, green economy and carbon neutrality. Sustainability. 2021;13(22):12374.
Mat Aron NS, Khoo KS, Chew KW, Show PL, Chen WH, Nguyen THP. Sustainability of the four generations of biofuels–a review. International Journal of Energy Research. 2020;44(12):9266-9282.
Pautasso M, Aistara G, Barnaud A, Caillon S, Clouvel P, Coomes OT, Tramontini S. Seed exchange networks for agrobiodiversity conservation. A review. Agronomy for Sustainable Development. 2013;33:151-175.
Dar AA, Hameed J, Huo C, Sarfraz M, Albasher G, Wang C, Nawaz A. Recent optimization and panelizing measures for green energy projects; Insights into CO2 emission influencing to circular economy. Fuel. 2022;314:123094.
Sikarwar VS, Zhao M, Fennell PS, Shah N, Anthony EJ. Progress in biofuel production from gasification. Progress in Energy and Combustion Science. 2017;61:189-248.
Saravanan AP, Pugazhendhi A, Mathimani T. A comprehensive assessment of biofuel policies in the BRICS nations: Implementation, blending target and gaps. Fuel. 2020;272: 117635.
Gibbs HK, Johnston M, Foley JA, Holloway T, Monfreda C, Ramankutty N, Zaks D. Carbon payback times for crop-based biofuel expansion in the tropics: The effects of changing yield and technology. Environmental Research Letters. 2008;3(3):034001.
Jackson EA, Jabbie MN. Import Substitution Industrialization (ISI): An approach to global economic sustainability. In Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure . Cham: Springer International Publishing. 2021;506-518.
Anekwe IMS, Armah EK, Tetteh EK. Bioenergy Production: Emerging Technologies. Biomass, Biorefineries and Bioeconomy. 2022;225.
Pasin TM, de Almeida PZ, de Almeida Scarcella AS, da Conceição Infante J, de Teixeira de Moraes Polizeli MDL. Bioconversion of agro-industrial residues to second-generation bioethanol. Biorefinery of Alternative Resources: Targeting Green Fuels and Platform Chemicals. 2020;23-47.
Bundhoo ZM. Potential of bio-hydrogen production from dark fermentation of crop residues: A review. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2019;44(32):17346-17362.
Kasirajan S, Ngouajio M. Polyethylene and biodegradable mulches for agricultural applications: A review. Agronomy for sustainable development. 2012;32:501-529.
Pandit P, Nadathur GT, Jose S. Upcycled and low-cost sustainable business for value-added textiles and fashion. In Circular Economy in Textiles and Apparel. Woodhead Publishing. 2019; 95-122.
De Roest K, Ferrari P, Knickel K. Specialisation and economies of scale or diversification and economies of scope? Assessing different agricultural development pathways. Journal Of Rural Studies. 2018;59:222-231.
Sasaki Y, Yoshikuni Y. Metabolic engineering for valorization of macroalgae biomass. Metabolic Engineering. 2022;71: 42-61.
Ling JKU, Hadinoto K. Deep eutectic solvent as green solvent in extraction of biological macromolecules: A review. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2022;23(6):3381.
Antonini C, Treyer K, Streb A, van der Spek M, Bauer C, Mazzotti M. Hydrogen production from natural gas and biomethane with carbon capture and storage–A techno-environmental analysis. Sustainable Energy & Fuels. 2020;4 (6):2967-2986.
Tsang YF, Kumar V, Samadar P, Yang Y, Lee J, Ok YS, Jeon YJ. Production of bioplastic through food waste valorization. Environment international. 2019;127:625-644.
Mohanty SK, Swain MR. Bioethanol production from corn and wheat: Food, fuel, and future. In Bioethanol production from food crops. 2019;45-59. Academic Press.
Zhao P, Shen Y, Ge S, Chen Z, Yoshikawa K. Clean solid biofuel production from high moisture content waste biomass employing hydrothermal treatment. Applied energy 2014;131:345-367.
Singhania RR, Patel AK, Raj T, Chen CW, Ponnusamy VK, Tahir N, Dong CD. Lignin valorisation via enzymes: A sustainable approach. Fuel. 2022;311:122608.
Brandão M, Heijungs R, Cowie AR. On quantifying sources of uncertainty in the carbon footprint of biofuels: Crop/feedstock, LCA modelling approach, land-use change, and GHG metrics. Biofuel Research Journal. 2022;9(2):1608-1616.
González-Garay A, Mac Dowell N, Shah N. A carbon neutral chemical industry powered by the sun. Discover Chemical Engineering. 2021;1(1):2.
Peng X, Jiang Y, Chen Z, Osman AI, Farghali M, Rooney DW, Yap PS. Recycling municipal, agricultural and industrial waste into energy, fertilizers, food and construction materials, and economic feasibility: a review. Environmental Chemistry Letters. 2023;21 (2): 765-801.
Hassan SS, Williams GA, Jaiswal AK. Moving towards the second generation of lignocellulosic biorefineries in the EU: Drivers, challenges, and opportunities. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 2019;101:590-599.
Nizami AS, Rehan M, Waqas M, Naqvi M, Ouda OK, Shahzad K, Pant D. Waste biorefineries: Enabling circular economies in developing countries. Bioresource Technology. 2017;241:1101-1117.
Olah GA, Prakash GS, Goeppert A. Anthropogenic chemical carbon cycle for a sustainable future. Journal of the American Chemical Society. 2011;133(33):12881-12898.
Pinkus K. Fuel: A speculative dictionary. U of Minnesota Press. 2016;39.
Atkinson RD, Castro D, Ezell SJ. The digital road to recovery: A stimulus plan to create jobs, boost productivity and revitalize America. Boost Productivity and Revitalize America; 2009.
Farzanegan MR, Hassan SM. How does the flow of remittances affect the trade balance of the Middle East and North Africa?. Journal of Economic Policy Reform. 2020;23(2):248- 266.
Muhammad S, Yahya EB, Abdul Khalil HPS, Marwan M, Albadn YM. Recent Advances in Carbon and Activated Carbon Nanostructured Aerogels Prepared from Agricultural Wastes for Wastewater Treatment Applications. Agriculture. 2023; 13(1):208