Abstract
Modern civilization is heavily reliant on petroleum-based fuels to meet the energy demand of the transportation sector. However, burning fossil fuels in engines emits greenhouse gas emissions that harm the environment. Biofuels are commonly regarded as an alternative for sustainable transportation and economic development. Algal-based fuels, solar fuels, e-fuels, and CO2-to-fuels are marketed as next-generation sources that address the shortcomings of first-generation and second-generation biofuels. This article investigates the benefits, limitations, and trends in different generations of biofuels through a review of the literature. The study also addresses the newer generation of biofuels highlighting the social, economic, and environmental aspects, providing the reader with information on long-term sustainability. The use of nanoparticles in the commercialization of biofuel is also highlighted. Finally, the paper discusses the recent advancements that potentially enable a sustainable energy transition, green economy, and carbon neutrality in the biofuel sector.
Highlights
Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Automotive Engineering Centre, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Pekan 26600, Malaysia
The study showed that marine biofuel oil, which may reduce CO2 emissions by up to 40% when compared to traditional marine fuel, can be utilized in a relevant maritime application without modification, allowing operators to make substantial progress toward their carbon reduction goals
This study examined the prospects of third-generation and strain, land usage, drinkable water, fossil fuels, and other sustainability
Summary
Our planet is experiencing more natural calamities that are severe in terms of intensity and duration. Biofuels of the second generation overcome the impact on the climate and social aspects It has a negative energy yield, feedstock transportation issues, high downstream production costs, and modest greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, limiting their use [11]. The study showed that marine biofuel oil, which may reduce CO2 emissions by up to 40% when compared to traditional marine fuel, can be utilized in a relevant maritime application without modification, allowing operators to make substantial progress toward their carbon reduction goals. To highlight the sustainable recent advancements in the biofuel sector that potentially enable carbon neutrality, sustainable energy transition, and a greener economy. 4 of 2 of depicts different generations of biofuels based on the feedstock and the
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