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1. Corrosion behavior of an Al-Si casting and a sintered Al/Si composite immersed into biodiesel and blends

Author:
Elias, Alfredo Luís Pereira; Koizumi, Murilo Shiniti; Ortiz, Eder Lopes; Rodrigues, João Felipe Queiroz; Bortolozo, Ausdinir Danilo; Osório, Wislei Riuper; da Silva Padilha, Giovana
Source:
Fuel processing technology 2020 v.202 pp. 106360
ISSN:
0378-3820
Subject:
bioethanol,   etc   ; alloys; aluminum; biodiesel; corrosion; powders; silicon; water content;     Show all 8 Subjects
Abstract:
... This investigation is focused on the corrosion evaluation of an as-cast Al-7.5 wt% Si alloy and an Al/7.5 wt% Si composite immersed into distinctive biofuels. Immersions up to ~6000 h into three distinctive fuels are evaluated. A biodiesel B100, a mixture 1:1 between biodiesel and commercial diesel (B50); and mixture among biodiesel, diesel and commercial bioethanol (BDE blend) are considered. A n ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.fuproc.2020.106360

2. Integrated glycerol- and ethanol-based chemical synthesis routes using Cu–Mg–Al LDH-derived catalysts without external hydrogen: Intervention of bio-ethanol co-fed with glycerol

Author:
Kuljiraseth, Jirayu; Kumpradit, Thanakorn; Leungcharoenwattana, Tuangrat; Poo-arporn, Yingyot; Jitkarnka, Sirirat
Source:
Renewable energy 2020 v.156 pp. 975-985
ISSN:
0960-1481
Subject:
bioethanol,   etc   ; aluminum; catalysts; copper; esterification; ethanol; feedstocks; glycerol; hydrogen; lactic acid; magnesium; oxidation; synthesis;     Show all 13 Subjects
Abstract:
... In order to secure the feed, a bio-based chemical production plant shall be designed to process more than one bio-based feedstock. However, the process usually requires costly H₂ supply. Without H₂ feeding, the effects of Cu on Cu₀.₃Mg₁.₇Al-LDO catalysts were investigated on the hydrogenolysis of glycerol with and without bio-ethanol co-feeding. As a result, the reduced catalyst dramatically incre ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.renene.2020.04.151

3. Obscure yet Promising Oleaginous Yeasts for Fuel and Chemical Production

Author:
Sreeharsha, Rachapudi Venkata; Mohan, S. Venkata
Source:
Trends in biotechnology 2020 v.38 no.8 pp. 873-887
ISSN:
0167-7799
Subject:
bioethanol,   etc   ; agricultural land; alternative fuels; bioeconomics; energy; feedstocks; food security; land management; lipids; models; petroleum; yeasts;     Show all 12 Subjects
Abstract:
... The rapid depletion of petroleum-based fossil fuels has led to the development of alternative fuel and energy solutions from renewable resources. Lipid-derived oleochemicals and sugar-derived bioethanol were initially produced from plant feedstocks, but in the interest of agricultural land conservation and food security, the focus has now shifted toward so-called ‘third-generation feedstocks’, of ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.tibtech.2020.02.004

4. A method for concentration of monosaccharide and removal of inhibitors during hydrolysate pretreatment for improved bioethanol production

Author:
Chen, Chenghan; Ma, Kedong; Zhu, Qili; Tan, Furong; Wang, Yanwei; He, Mingxiong; Hu, Guoquan
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2020 v.260 pp. 120999
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
bioethanol,   etc   ; acetic acid; ethanol; ethanol fermentation; ethanol production; fossil fuels; furfural; hydrolysates; reverse osmosis; straw; sugars;     Show all 11 Subjects
Abstract:
... Due to its renewable and clean characteristics, bioethanol is an advantageous alternative energy source to fossil fuels. Although crop straw is a suitable material for bioethanol production, the low-concentration of fermentable sugars and the presence of inhibitors such as furfural and acetic acid in straw hydrolysate are not conducive to ethanol fermentation and pose significant limitations. This ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.120999

5. Pilot scale sulfur dioxide-ethanol-water fractionation of recycled wood to sugars, bioethanol, lignin and lignosulfonates: Carbohydrate balance

Author:
Iakovlev, Mikhail; Survase, Shrikant; Hill, Lee; Sideri, Stamatina; Rouzinou, Sofia; Kroff, Pablo; Pylkkanen, Vesa; Rutherford, Steve; Retsina, Theodora
Source:
Bioresource technology 2020 v.307 pp. 123240
ISSN:
0960-8524
Subject:
bioethanol,   etc   ; fractionation; lignin; lignosulfonates; monosaccharides; recycled wood; saccharification; streams; sulfur; waste wood;     Show all 10 Subjects
Abstract:
... Two grades of recycled wood (Waste Wood A and Waste Wood B) were fractionated on a pilot scale (800 BD kg) to monomeric sugars, lignin and lignosulfonates using SO₂-Ethanol-Water (AVAP®) technology, including pretreatment, separation of cellulosic and hemicellulosic streams, and saccharification. Carbohydrate mass balance was obtained through determination of poly-, oligo- and monosaccharides as w ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123240

6. Prospects of biopolymer technology as an alternative option for non-degradable plastics and sustainable management of plastic wastes

Author:
Kabir, Ehsanul; Kaur, Rajnish; Lee, Jechan; Kim, Ki-Hyun; Kwon, Eilhann E.
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2020 v.258 pp. 120536
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
bioethanol,   etc   ; biodegradability; biopolymers; life cycle assessment; plastics; pollution; polylactic acid; toxic substances; wastes;     Show all 9 Subjects
Abstract:
... As of yet, disposal platforms for synthetic polymers have not matured in an environmentally benign manner. Consequently, their wastes tend to remain as sources of pollution that chronically release hazardous substances. In a strategical sense, biopolymers synthesized from natural (plant/animal or microbial) sources are thus recognized as an attractive and alternative option to replace synthetic po ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.120536

7. Novel in-situ preparation of nano sized Ni (0) catalyst for depolymerization of lignin-rich waste from industrial biorefinery

Author:
Carrozza, Chiara F.; Leonardi, Gabriella; Vasso, Michele; Gelfi, Cecilia; Serafini, Andrea; Gambarotti, Cristian; Citterio, Attilio; Sebastiano, Roberto
Source:
Bioresource technology reports 2020 v.10 pp. 100355
ISSN:
2589-014X
Subject:
bioethanol,   etc   ; biorefining; catalysts; depolymerization; industrial wastes; lignin; molecular weight; nickel; palladium;     Show all 9 Subjects
Abstract:
... Lignin-rich waste are valuable sources of chemicals and other materials but the depolymerisation processes are still unworkable on industrial scale. One of the problems ongoing is the catalyst preparation which often requires laborious and time-consuming processes.In this paper, a first example of easy preparation of in-situ Ni(0) nano sized catalyst for lignin-rich industrial waste hydrogenolysis ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biteb.2019.100355

8. Steam explosion (SE) and instant controlled pressure drop (DIC) as thermo-hydro-mechanical pretreatment methods for bioethanol production

Author:
Smichi, Neila; Messaoudi, Yosra; Allaf, Karim; Gargouri, Mohamed
Source:
Bioprocess and biosystems engineering 2020 v.43 no.6 pp. 945-957
ISSN:
1615-7591
Subject:
bioethanol,   etc   ; biomass; cellulose; depolymerization; energy; enzymatic treatment; ethanol; ethanol production; fermentation; lignocellulose; sugars; temperature;     Show all 12 Subjects
Abstract:
... Lignocellulosic biomass can be considered as one of the largest sources for the production of renewable biofuels (bioethanol). It involves an enzymatic treatment capable of ensuring the depolymerization of cellulose into fermentable sugars, followed by the production of ethanol by appropriate bacteriological fermentation. Proper destruction of the compact natural structure of the biomass would all ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00449-020-02297-6

9. Concentration-driven reverse membrane bioreactor for the fermentation of highly inhibitory lignocellulosic hydrolysate

Author:
Mahboubi, Amir; Elyasi, Shilan; Doyen, Wim; De Wever, Heleen; Taherzadeh, Mohammad J.
Source:
Process biochemistry 2020 v.92 pp. 409-416
ISSN:
1359-5113
Subject:
bioethanol,   etc   ; ethanol; fermentation; furfural; hydrolysates; lignocellulose; membrane bioreactors; sugars; toxicity; wheat straw;     Show all 10 Subjects
Abstract:
... Optimal production of lignocellulosic bioethanol is hindered due to commonly faced issues with the presence of inhibitory compounds and sequentially consumed sugars in the lignocellulosic hydrolysate. Therefore, in order to find a robust fermentation approach, this study aimed at enhancing simultaneous co-assimilation of sugars, and inhibitor tolerance and detoxification. Therefore, fermentation o ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.procbio.2020.01.031

10. Mitigating stress in industrial yeasts

Author:
Walker, Graeme M.; Basso, Thiago O.
Source:
Fungal biology 2020 v.124 no.5 pp. 387-397
ISSN:
1878-6146
Subject:
bioethanol,   etc   ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae; beverages; biotic stress; energy; ethanol; ethanol production; fermentation; pH; starvation; temperature; toxicity; yeasts;     Show all 13 Subjects
Abstract:
... The yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is the premier fungal cell factory exploited in industrial biotechnology. In particular, ethanol production by yeast fermentation represents the world’s foremost biotechnological process, with beverage and fuel ethanol contributing significantly to many countries economic and energy sustainability. During industrial fermentation processes, yeast cells are subje ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.funbio.2019.10.010

11. Numerical study on the application of biodiesel and bioethanol in a multiple injection diesel engine

Author:
Asadi, Asgar; Kadijani, Omid Nouri; Doranehgard, Mohammad Hossein; Bozorg, Mehdi Vahabzadeh; Xiong, Qingang; Shadloo, Mostafa Safdari; Li, Larry K.B.
Source:
Renewable energy 2020 v.150 pp. 1019-1029
ISSN:
0960-1481
Subject:
bioethanol,   etc   ; biodiesel; combustion; diesel engines; diesel fuel; emissions; ethanol; heat; nitrogen oxides; temperature;     Show all 10 Subjects
Abstract:
... This research investigates the behavior of ethanol and biodiesel, blended with diesel fuel in a multiple injection engine. Numerical study and engine simulation were carried out using ESE Diesel environment of AVL Fire. The simulations were conducted for 10 and 20% biofuel blends and also, 20 and 30% pilot injection and for two different injection timings. Heat release rate and pressure were compa ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.renene.2019.11.088

12. Production of bioethanol from unwashed-pretreated rapeseed straw at high solid loading

Author:
Tan, Li; Zhong, Jia; Jin, Yan-Ling; Sun, Zhao-Yong; Tang, Yue-Qing; Kida, Kenji
Source:
Bioresource technology 2020 v.303 pp. 122949
ISSN:
0960-8524
Subject:
bioethanol,   etc   ; ethanol; ethanol production; fermentation; lignocellulose; rapeseed; saccharification; slurries; straw; sulfuric acid;     Show all 10 Subjects
Abstract:
... Reduction in water consumption and increase in ethanol concentration are two main challenges for bioethanol production from lignocellulosic materials. To address the two challenges, the aim of this work was to study the production of bioethanol from unwashed-pretreated rapeseed straw (RS) at high solid loading. RS pretreated with 1% (w w⁻¹) H₂SO₄ at 160 °C for 10 min resulted in excellent digestib ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biortech.2020.122949

13. Modelling the suitability of energy crops through a fuzzy-based system approach: The case of sugar beet in the bioethanol supply chain

Author:
Garofalo, Pasquale; Mastrorilli, Marcello; Ventrella, Domenico; Vonella, Alessandro Vittorio; Campi, Pasquale
Source:
Energy 2020 v.196 pp. 117160
ISSN:
0360-5442
Subject:
bioethanol,   etc   ; cropping systems; energy crops; energy efficiency; models; nitrogen; no-tillage; sugar beet; supply chain;     Show all 9 Subjects
Abstract:
... Energy efficiency (EE) and energy performance (EP) are the main indicators of sustainability for a crop-energy supply chain. This study aims at assessing the sugar beet suitability as energy crop. Sugar beet was cropped under six agronomic treatments, varying in nitrogen supply and in soil tillage. The energy patterns were verified through four indicators. The treatment with the highest agronomic ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.energy.2020.117160

14. Sustainability prioritization framework of biorefinery: A novel multi-criteria decision-making model under uncertainty based on an improved interval goal programming method

Author:
Lin, Ruojue; Man, Yi; Lee, Carman K.M.; Ji, Ping; Ren, Jingzheng
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2020 v.251 pp. 119729
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
bioethanol,   etc   ; biorefining; case studies; environmental impact; ethanol; models; multi-criteria decision making; oil refining; prioritization; uncertainty;     Show all 10 Subjects
Abstract:
... As a sustainable substitute of traditional petroleum refining technology, the biorefinery, which has advantages of higher resource utilization efficiency, better sustainability and lower negative environmental impacts, have developed and applied. However, the variety of developed biorefinery system makes it difficult for decision-makers to determine the most sustainable biorefinery system. How to ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.119729

15. Particulate and gaseous emissions from a direct-injection spark ignition engine fueled with bioethanol and gasoline blends at ultra-high injection pressure

Author:
Lee, Ziyoung; Park, Sungwook
Source:
Renewable energy 2020 v.149 pp. 80-90
ISSN:
0960-1481
Subject:
bioethanol,   etc   ; atomization; gas emissions; gasoline; mixing; nitrogen oxides; particulates; spark ignition engines;     Show all 8 Subjects
Abstract:
... In this study, the effects of bioethanol mixing with gasoline on the emission of particulates and gaseous emissions at ultra-high pressure injection up to 50 MPa were investigated in a gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engine. A 398 cc single-cylinder engine fueled with bioethanol blends was used for the experiment. The gaseous emission was measured by an emission bench, and particle number (PN) was ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.renene.2019.12.050

16. Typical characterization of argane pulp of various Moroccan areas: A new biomass for the second generation bioethanol production

Author:
Zouhair, Fatima Zahrae; Benali, Aouatif; Kabbour, Mohammed Rachid; EL Kabous, Karima; El Maadoudi, El haj; Bouksaim, Mohammed; Essamri, Azzouz
Source:
Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences 2020 v.19 no.3 pp. 192-198
ISSN:
1658-077X
Subject:
bioethanol,   etc   ; analysis of variance; biomass; carbohydrates; cell walls; chemical constituents of plants; ethanol production; pulp; Morocco;     Show all 9 Subjects
Abstract:
... The aim of this work was to evaluate the possibility of using argane pulp, for the first time, as a biomass for the second generation bioethanol (SGB) production. The application of this process would be a new way of valorization of the argane residues. To this end, comparative phytochemical composition study of argane pulp collected from nine different regions (coastal and semi-continental) of so ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jssas.2018.09.004

17. Current perspective on pretreatment technologies using lignocellulosic biomass: An emerging biorefinery concept

Author:
Kumar, Bikash; Bhardwaj, Nisha; Agrawal, Komal; Chaturvedi, Venkatesh; Verma, Pradeep
Source:
Fuel processing technology 2020 v.199 pp. 106244
ISSN:
0378-3820
Subject:
bioethanol,   etc   ; biomass; biorefining; feedstocks; fossil fuels; fractionation; lignocellulose; socioeconomic development; sugars; value-added products;     Show all 10 Subjects
Abstract:
... A critical factor which controls the socio-economic development of any nation is “energy”. With depleting fossil fuels, there is a shift in focus to lignocellulosic biorefinery. The review aims to present an insight on currently available pre-treatment technologies for deconstruction and fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass for development of lignocellulosic feedstock based biorefinery. These ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.fuproc.2019.106244

18. Utilization of Alginate from Brown Macroalgae for Ethanol Production by Clostridium phytofermentans

Author:
Dharshini, R. S.; Fathima, A. A.; Dharani, S. R.; Ramya, M.
Source:
Applied biochemistry and microbiology 2020 v.56 no.2 pp. 173-178
ISSN:
0003-6838
Subject:
bioethanol,   etc   ; Clostridium phytofermentans; Padina; Turbinaria ornata; batch fermentation; biotransformation; ethanol; ethanol production; feedstocks; macroalgae; sodium alginate;     Show all 11 Subjects
Abstract:
... Brown macroalgae have been characterized as a potential feedstock for bioethanol production. The bioconversion of brown macroalgae requires investigation on microbial strains that can convert alginate into bioethanol. In this study, we have shown the ability of Clostridium phytofermentans to utilize the alginate extracted from brown macroalgae for ethanol production. Fermentation studies were perf ...
DOI:
10.1134/S0003683820020040

19. A decomposition approach based on meta-heuristics and exact methods for solving a two-stage stochastic biofuel hub-and-spoke network problem

Author:
Aboytes-Ojeda, Mario; Castillo-Villar, Krystel K.; Roni, Mohammad S.
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2020 v.247 pp. 119176
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
bioethanol,   etc   ; ash content; biomass; case studies; economies of scale; supply chain; Texas;     Show all 7 Subjects
Abstract:
... An alternative to the production of fossil transportation fuels is the production of biofuels, specifically, bioethanol. One of the main opportunity areas is the reduction in the overall cost of biofuel. An approach to reduce this cost is to design and implement a supply chain (SC) that considers the quality-related properties of the biomass as well as the economies of scale to minimize the logist ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.119176

20. Designing a cellulolytic enzyme cocktail for the efficient and economical conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to biofuels

Author:
Adsul, Mukund; Sandhu, Simranjeet Kaur; Singhania, Reeta Rani; Gupta, Ravi; Puri, Suresh K.; Mathur, Anshu
Source:
Enzyme and microbial technology 2020 v.133 pp. 109442
ISSN:
0141-0229
Subject:
bioethanol,   etc   ; biomass; cellulases; environmental impact; ethanol production; feedstocks; financial economics; fossil fuels; hydrolysis; lignocellulose; proteins;     Show all 11 Subjects
Abstract:
... Concerns about dwindling fossil fuels and their unfavorable environmental impacts shifted the global focus towards the development of biofuels from lignocellulosic feedstocks. The structure of this biomass is very complex due to which variety of enzymes (cellulolytic, hemicellulolytic, auxiliary/AA9) and proteins (e.g. swollenin) required for efficient deconstruction. Major impediments in large-sc ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.enzmictec.2019.109442