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Conventional Methods and Technological Advancements of Ethanol Production from Lignocellulosic Biomass

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The use of bioethanol derived from lignocellulosic feedstocks has shown great potential as a renewable fuel option. This sustainable substitute to fossil fuels can be helpful to diminish greenhouse gas emissions. This chapter offers a comprehensive overview of ethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass, including recent technological advancements. It addresses the critical challenges faced in lignocellulosic ethanol production and highlights innovative technologies and strategies developed to overcome these challenges. Various pretreatment methods are also discussed along with enzymatic hydrolysis techniques and fermentation approaches. These methods aim to enhance the efficiency and economics of bioethanol production from lignocellulosic feedstock.

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  1. Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India

    Subhajit Majumder & Pooja Thakur

  2. Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

    Aruna Thakur

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  3. Department of Health Service Management, College of Public Health and Health Informatics, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia

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Majumder, S., Thakur, P., Thakur, A. (2024). Conventional Methods and Technological Advancements of Ethanol Production from Lignocellulosic Biomass. In: Pal, D.B., Rai, A.K., Siddiqui, S. (eds) Sustainable Clean Energy Production Using Waste Biomass. Clean Energy Production Technologies. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-0840-6_12

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