A Review on Nano-catalyst from Waste for Production of Biofuel-Via-Bioenergy

Abstract

The application of nanotechnology in production of biofuel by agriculture waste has been increased in recent years. Metal nano particles have been used as nanocatalyst in production of Biofuel, but impact of metal nanoparticles are not good on environment. So approach of green synthesis of nanocatalyst has attracted the focus of researchers. Synthesis of nanocatalyst by biomass is very eco-friendly and economic approach for making biofuels by agriculture waste. By the application of nanocatalyst the yield of production of biofuel has been increased. Biofuel production by conventional methods increase greenhouse gas emission in environment at some extent, production of biofuel by algae by nano-catalyzed reaction has solved the problem of greenhouse gas emission by production of biofuel. Nano-catalysts are used for converting methane into carbon and hydrogen. This approach can be used for anaerobic digestion to produce electricity from biogas fuelled electricity. Today the research has been increased on conversion of biomass into biofuels by nano-catalyzed reaction. The research have increased on application of nano-catalysts for production of biodiesel and glycerol from vegetable oils or animal fats, this application reduces many complicated steps from production of biodiesel by vegetable oils or animal fats in comparison of other conventional methods. In this processes nano-catalyst can be recovered and recycled which are not possible in conventional methods.