Fundamentals of Biofuel Production
RSC Green Chemistry, Royal Society of Chemistry , ss.47-67, 2026
- Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1039/9781837676781-00047
- Yayınevi: Royal Society of Chemistry
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.47-67
- Anahtar Kelimeler: renewable energy
- Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The basics of biofuel production involve a complex set of processes that involve the conversion of various raw materials from biological sources into energy. This production process usually varies according to the type of raw material used. First-generation biofuels are produced from agricultural products such as sugars, starches and oils, and are usually converted into energy by biochemical processes such as fermentation and transesterification. Second-generation biofuels are obtained from agricultural waste and inedible plant materials, and their production usually involves more complex biochemical or thermochemical processes. Third-generation biofuels are derived from microalgae and other microscopic organisms, and these processes have the potential to provide more sustainable energy solutions. The efficiency and sustainability of biofuel production are directly related to the type of raw materials used and the effectiveness of the processing methods, so it is important to continuously optimize these processes. A solution must be found for many problems such as increasing population size, the depletion of natural resources and the use of fossil fuels. This chapter focuses on how to produce energy naturally without harming the environment.