Advancing Sustainable Bioethanol Production through Green Nanoparticles and Bioengineering: An Overview
نویسندگان
1 Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran.
2 Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran.
3 Department of Biochemical Engineering, Al-khwarizmi College of Engineering, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.
doi
10.30501/jree.2025.476414.2070چکیده
The increasing global demand for sustainable energy has spurred significant interest in bioethanol production from renewable resources. Incorporating green nanoparticles, either derived from renewable sources or synthesized through eco-friendly methods like green chemistry, into fermentation processes presents notable environmental and efficiency benefits. These nanoparticles can boost enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency by up to 20%, enhance biomass saccharification by around 25%, and elevate bioethanol yields by 15-20% compared to traditional methods. Despite these advancements, the literature reveals key gaps, including an over reliance on conventional feedstocks, inefficient biomass conversion processes, and limited integration of circular economy principles. Environmental trade offs, such as land use and water consumption, have been underexplored, along with the untapped potential of green nanotechnology. This review addresses these gaps by highlighting innovations in fermentation techniques that reduce environmental impacts and optimize production efficiency. Additionally, the global bioethanol market outlook is examined as a critical factor for enabling technology transfer and ensuring market stability, thus supporting the shift toward cleaner, more sustainable energy systems.
