Carbon-Based Nanomaterials: a Paradigm Shift in Biofuel Synthesis and Processing for a Sustainable Energy Future

The increased demand for energy has driven researchers to concentrate on generating secure energy sources for humanity. One advantage of inventing a biological and chemical way to generate green and efficient electrical energy is that it eliminates dependency on soon-to-extinct fossil fuels. Biofuel...

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Main Authors: Nazia Rodoshi Khan, Adib Bin Rashid
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-04-01
Series:Energy Conversion and Management: X
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590174524000680
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description The increased demand for energy has driven researchers to concentrate on generating secure energy sources for humanity. One advantage of inventing a biological and chemical way to generate green and efficient electrical energy is that it eliminates dependency on soon-to-extinct fossil fuels. Biofuels are one of many emerging sectors that are receiving major attention, all of which are alternative fuels. Carbon-based nanomaterials, due to their larger surface area, affordability, and ability to withstand high temperatures, have been engineered to serve as efficient electrocatalysts without the need for metals. These nanomaterials can also provide a stable structure for metal-based electrocatalysts, enabling the conversion of biofuels into environmentally friendly energy sources. Thus, biofuel synthesis is “greener” using its catalyst. Graphite, carbon nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanohorns, and nanorods can be used to construct and build a wide range of biofuels. This review gives insight into how carbon-based nanomaterials are used across all different stages of biofuel production, along with corresponding issues and possibilities. Moreover, it emphasizes the utilization of diverse carbon-based nanomaterials and nano-biocatalysts to enhance biofuel production by increasing its yield. Given its many possible uses, the research in concern exhibits a seemingly indefinite scope.
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spelling doaj.art-be5ddb0ddc6c46ddb8d141c925ad6ba22024-04-15T04:05:45ZengElsevierEnergy Conversion and Management: X2590-17452024-04-0122100590Carbon-Based Nanomaterials: a Paradigm Shift in Biofuel Synthesis and Processing for a Sustainable Energy FutureNazia Rodoshi Khan0Adib Bin Rashid1Corresponding author.; Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Dhaka, BangladeshDepartment of Industrial and Production Engineering, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Dhaka, BangladeshThe increased demand for energy has driven researchers to concentrate on generating secure energy sources for humanity. One advantage of inventing a biological and chemical way to generate green and efficient electrical energy is that it eliminates dependency on soon-to-extinct fossil fuels. Biofuels are one of many emerging sectors that are receiving major attention, all of which are alternative fuels. Carbon-based nanomaterials, due to their larger surface area, affordability, and ability to withstand high temperatures, have been engineered to serve as efficient electrocatalysts without the need for metals. These nanomaterials can also provide a stable structure for metal-based electrocatalysts, enabling the conversion of biofuels into environmentally friendly energy sources. Thus, biofuel synthesis is “greener” using its catalyst. Graphite, carbon nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanohorns, and nanorods can be used to construct and build a wide range of biofuels. This review gives insight into how carbon-based nanomaterials are used across all different stages of biofuel production, along with corresponding issues and possibilities. Moreover, it emphasizes the utilization of diverse carbon-based nanomaterials and nano-biocatalysts to enhance biofuel production by increasing its yield. Given its many possible uses, the research in concern exhibits a seemingly indefinite scope.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590174524000680Carbon-based nanomaterialsBiofuels productionRenewable energyCarbon nanotubesGrapheneCarbon nanofibers
spellingShingle Nazia Rodoshi Khan
Adib Bin Rashid
Carbon-Based Nanomaterials: a Paradigm Shift in Biofuel Synthesis and Processing for a Sustainable Energy Future
Energy Conversion and Management: X
Carbon-based nanomaterials
Biofuels production
Renewable energy
Carbon nanotubes
Graphene
Carbon nanofibers
title Carbon-Based Nanomaterials: a Paradigm Shift in Biofuel Synthesis and Processing for a Sustainable Energy Future
title_full Carbon-Based Nanomaterials: a Paradigm Shift in Biofuel Synthesis and Processing for a Sustainable Energy Future
title_fullStr Carbon-Based Nanomaterials: a Paradigm Shift in Biofuel Synthesis and Processing for a Sustainable Energy Future
title_full_unstemmed Carbon-Based Nanomaterials: a Paradigm Shift in Biofuel Synthesis and Processing for a Sustainable Energy Future
title_short Carbon-Based Nanomaterials: a Paradigm Shift in Biofuel Synthesis and Processing for a Sustainable Energy Future
title_sort carbon based nanomaterials a paradigm shift in biofuel synthesis and processing for a sustainable energy future
topic Carbon-based nanomaterials
Biofuels production
Renewable energy
Carbon nanotubes
Graphene
Carbon nanofibers
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590174524000680
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