29 Feb. 2024 | Van Giao Nguyen, Minh Ho Tran, Prabhu Paramasivam, Huu Cuong Le, Duy Tan Nguyen
Biomass is a versatile resource with significant applications in biofuel production, industrial processes, and environmental remediation. This study explores the potential of biomass as a renewable energy source, focusing on its role in biofuel generation. It evaluates various conversion methods, including thermal, biological, and physical processes, emphasizing the efficiency and adaptability of thermochemical techniques like gasification and quick pyrolysis. The study highlights the complex structure of biomass, dominated by high-molecular-weight polysaccharides such as cellulose and hemicellulose, and its potential for energy generation. Biomass is categorized by content, origin, and conversion processes, resulting in a comprehensive inventory of available resources. Agricultural and forestry biomass, such as starch, sugar, lignocellulose, and organic wastes, are analyzed for energy production. Various processing techniques, including thermochemical, biochemical, and physicochemical conversions, are tested in real-world applications to ensure their efficacy and viability. Beyond biofuel production, biomass is versatile in meeting industrial needs and contributing to environmental cleanup. The study provides a thorough understanding of biomass's benefits and applications, including energy provision, industrial processes, and ecological restoration, laying the groundwork for informed decision-making and innovative solutions in various industries. The study also discusses the challenges in biomass conversion and utilization, including the need for efficient and cost-effective conversion systems and the scalability of biomass conversion methods to meet industrial-scale production requirements. The paper aims to provide insights and recommendations for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers on how to fully utilize biomass as a sustainable and adaptable resource for a more resilient, equitable, and environmentally sustainable future.Biomass is a versatile resource with significant applications in biofuel production, industrial processes, and environmental remediation. This study explores the potential of biomass as a renewable energy source, focusing on its role in biofuel generation. It evaluates various conversion methods, including thermal, biological, and physical processes, emphasizing the efficiency and adaptability of thermochemical techniques like gasification and quick pyrolysis. The study highlights the complex structure of biomass, dominated by high-molecular-weight polysaccharides such as cellulose and hemicellulose, and its potential for energy generation. Biomass is categorized by content, origin, and conversion processes, resulting in a comprehensive inventory of available resources. Agricultural and forestry biomass, such as starch, sugar, lignocellulose, and organic wastes, are analyzed for energy production. Various processing techniques, including thermochemical, biochemical, and physicochemical conversions, are tested in real-world applications to ensure their efficacy and viability. Beyond biofuel production, biomass is versatile in meeting industrial needs and contributing to environmental cleanup. The study provides a thorough understanding of biomass's benefits and applications, including energy provision, industrial processes, and ecological restoration, laying the groundwork for informed decision-making and innovative solutions in various industries. The study also discusses the challenges in biomass conversion and utilization, including the need for efficient and cost-effective conversion systems and the scalability of biomass conversion methods to meet industrial-scale production requirements. The paper aims to provide insights and recommendations for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers on how to fully utilize biomass as a sustainable and adaptable resource for a more resilient, equitable, and environmentally sustainable future.