A Review of Nanomaterials for Ecological Bioenergy Production: Modern Trends and Predictions

N Kanthavelkumaran*, A Saravanan, S Iyyappan, PV Prasanth and N Visalatchi

The necessity to investigate alternative energy sources with substantial potential has been highlighted by the world's dependence on fossil fuels for energy production. Prioritizing sustainable energy solutions is imperative in light of the current energy dilemma, which is made worse by a growing population and depleting fossil fuel supplies. Recent decades have seen significant advancements in biofuels, including biodiesel, bioethanol, and biohydrogen. These biofuels, which are made from inexpensive, renewable resources including plant, microbial, and algae biomass, present a hopeful future. Governments throughout the world, including India, are working to increase their capacity to produce renewable energy. The biggest obstacles to the broad use of biofuels, however, continue to be their expensive production costs and the labor-intensive procedures required. The unique physicochemical properties of nanomaterials, such as high surface area, catalytic activity, and tunable electronic characteristics, enable breakthroughs in energy conversion processes. With its distinct benefits for the production of biofuel, nanotechnology has become a game-changing solution. Nanomaterials' unique structural characteristics and nanoscale size have greatly increased the efficiency of biofuels and accelerated the transformation of waste into energy. This paper examines the latest developments in the application of different nanoparticles, the difficulties in doing so, and the potential of nanotechnology in the manufacture of biofuels in the future.

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Published on: Feb 8, 2025 Pages: 9-14

Full Text PDF Full Text HTML DOI: 10.17352/2455-3492.000069
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