Energy demands, pollution and global warming induced by globalization are rising, thus
calling for alternative sources of energies. In particular, biofuels are increasingly used for …

Ethanol is currently the most successful biofuel and can be produced from microalgal
biomass (third-generation). Ethanol from microalgal biomass has advantages because it …

The production of ethanol by yeast fermentation represents the largest of all global
biotechnologies. Consequently, the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the world's premier …

In the present context of energy crisis, exploration of lignocellulosic biomass has emerged
as potential substitute to maintain environmental sustainability. However, the conversion of …

Background Lignocellulosic biorefinery offers economical and sustainable production of
fuels and chemicals. Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a promising industrial host for biorefinery …

Lignocellulosic biofuel has been globally recognized as a renewable energy source with
environmental benefits while minimizing the competition between food and fuel supply …

Abstract Background 2, 3-Butanediol (2, 3-BDO) is a valuable chemical for industrial
applications. Bacteria can produce 2, 3-BDO with a high productivity, though most of their …

Highlights•The sustainable biomass supply is insufficient to meet global energy
demand.•There may be sufficient supply to meet global demand for carbon feedstock.•The …

Sargassum muticum, an invasive macroalgae in Europe, was employed as material for third
generation bioethanol production. As a first step, autohydrolysis was chosen as an eco …

A novel approach to improve ethanol production from sugarcane bagasse is proposed.
Biomass was pretreated with sodium hydroxide, sulfuric, oxalic, and maleic acids (1% w/v) at …