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A huge amount of biomass wastes is generated annually from domestic and agro-industrial activities. Improper management and disposal of biomass wastes are the main causes of environmental burdens and waste of resources. On the other hand, biomass wastes are potential feedstocks for bioenergy production as they are abundant and renewable. Due to energy crisis, environmental pollution, and climate change, bioenergy production from biomass wastes has received attention worldwide. However, the merits and demerits of different feedstocks, technological constraints, and methods for intensifying waste-to-energy (WtE) technologies have not been adequately explored. This chapter provides an overview of major types of biofuels and biomass waste, technical evaluation of existing WtE conversion processes, and critical discussion on enhancement strategies. It is expected to enable valorization of biomass wastes as biofuels, thereby contributing to climate change abatement and circular economy evolution.
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Nguyen, T.A.H., Tran, T.V.H., Nguyen, M.V. (2024). A State of the Art of Biofuel Production Using Biomass Wastes: Future Perspectives. In: Srivastav, A.L., Bhardwaj, A.K., Kumar, M. (eds) Valorization of Biomass Wastes for Environmental Sustainability. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-52485-1_6
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