Lignin is the second most abundant natural material on the earth. Commercially, it is
generated as a waste product from the paper and ethanol production. The worldwide …

Fossil fuel shortages, rising petroleum prices, worldwide demand for renewable energy, and
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions due to anthropogenic activities are increasing interest in …

The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) specifies the use of biofuels in the United States and
thereby guides nearly half of all global biofuel production, yet outcomes of this keystone …

Bioethanol has been identified as the mostly used biofuel worldwide since it significantly
contributes to the reduction of crude oil consumption and environmental pollution. It can be …

Heterogeneous catalysis has provided a viable alternative to homogeneous catalysis for the
production of low-cost biodiesel fuel, overcoming the constraints of homogeneous catalysis …

Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the best studied eukaryote and a valuable tool for most
aspects of basic research on eukaryotic organisms. This is due to its unicellular nature …

Protection of environment is of immediate concern and this can only be achieved by
avoiding the use of chemicals for fuel production. Lignocellulosic waste is becoming popular …

Bioconversion of renewable lignocellulosic biomass to biofuel and value added products
are globally gaining significant prominence. Market forces demonstrate a drive towards …

Bioethanol is an attractive biofuel having potential for energy security and environmental
safety over fossil fuels. To date, numerous biomass resources have been investigated for …

Biodiesel is an alternate renewable, biodegradable, non-toxic fuel similar to conventional
fossil fuel. It is usually produced from vegetable oil, animal fat, tallow, non-edible plant oil …