Thermochemical conversion strategies of biomass to biofuels, techno-economic and bibliometric analysis: A conceptual review. Issue 6 (December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Elgarahy, Ahmed M.; Hammad, Ahmed; El-Sherif, Dina M.; Abouzid, Mohamed; Gaballah, Mohamed S.; Elwakeel, Khalid Z.
• Is Part Of: Journal of environmental chemical engineering. Volume 9:Issue 6(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-12
• Subjects: Biomass to liquid (BTL) -- Conversion strategies -- Green fuel -- Techno-economic analysis -- Bibliometric analysis; Chemical engineering -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; Environmental engineering -- Periodicals; Chemical engineering -- Environmental aspects; Environmental engineering; Periodicals; 660.0286
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2021.106503
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2213-2929

Abstract

Abstract: Directly, the utilization of petroleum-based fuels for energy supply in numerous applications has led to their depletion accompanied by an increase of global warming to the atmosphere. Hence, the paramount need for exploring new renewable energy sources has become in demand. Believing in the concepts of sustainable development to overcome these issues, the immense waste biomass has been recognized as a promising, clean and viable solution for future energy and fuels. In this regard, this review concisely presents the latest cutting-edge of different integrated refining strategies for the conversion of biomass to valuable liquid fuels (BTL) to reduce the dependency on conventional fuels. Economic insights for the production of biofuels have been distinctively assessed. From the economic point of view, thermochemical conversion methods of biomass to fuel are considered as promising integrated approaches because of their flexibility towards various types of biomasses and their efficiency to produce valuable products such as viable fuels, heat, and electricity. Bibliometric mapping has been thoroughly conducted to identify the latest literature studies within (bioenergy/biofuel) field. Dynamically, future efforts in the biomass management sector are also advised for producing green liquid fuels to meet the global energy demand through large commercial scales. Graphical Abstract: ga1 Highlights: Thermochemical conversion is an emerging process for biomass conversion to bio-fuel. Different techno-economic analysis models for different technologies of biomass conversion were compared. From the economic point of view, thermochemical conversion methods of biomass are promising.