Biofuel
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Utilization and Socioeconomic Impact of Biofuel Adoption Among Farming Communities in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab
Abstract: With the increasing consumption of energy and environmental issues, transformation toward renewable energy is being considered as a trend globally. Biofuels such as biogas and biodiesel provide potential alternative to fossil based fuel, particularly, in the rural parts of India, including Punjab. These clean sources, however, are not only contributing to environment but also have a potential to improve the rural economy by saving costs and having better health. Despite …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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Harnessing Biomass and Biofuels: A Sustainable Path to Renewable Energy and Ecological Balance.
Abstract: Biomass, derived from living or recently deceased organisms, encompasses biological material used for energy production, known as bioenergy. Historically, fuelwood was the primary energy source until the Industrial Revolution, which saw a shift to fossil fuels. Common biomass fuels include fuelwood, agricultural residues, vegetable oils, and animal wastes. Biofuels, a subset of biomass energy, are liquid or gaseous fuels produced from organic matter of plant or animal origin. The rising …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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Optimizing Microbial Consortia for Enhanced Biofuel Production: A Metabolic Engineering Approach
Abstract: Biofuels, derived from renewable biomass sources, offer a promising avenue for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating environmental impact. Among the various approaches to biofuel production, microbial fermentation using microbial consortia has gained significant attention due to its potential for enhancing efficiency and sustainability. Microbial consortia, consisting of diverse populations of microorganisms, exhibit synergistic interactions between different types of microbes that can improve substrate utilization and metabolic robustness compared to …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 46–53 Read article