Ethanol production from various wastes

Tshwafo E. Motaung; Setumo V. Motloung; Lehlohonolo F. Koao

doi:10.1007/978-981-96-2782-0_6

Ethanol production from various wastes

Tshwafo E. Motaung^*
, Setumo V. Motloung
, Lehlohonolo F. Koao

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Bioethanol is a promising alternative for gasoline as it is produced mainly from corn and sugarcane. However, alternative sources of corn starch and cellulose are required since both corn and sugarcane are primary sources of food. Landfill capacities are shrinking due to accumulated waste that requires utilisation into value added products for effective waste management systems and reduction of environmental pollution problems due to shortage of waste disposal areas. Moreover, fossil fuels emit a high number of greenhouse gases which are another global concern. Producing bioethanol from waste reduces GHG emissions and environmental pollution. This chapter focuses on utilisation of waste such as municipal solid waste, lignocellulosic feedstock, food waste into bioethanol as conversion of waste to energy and valuable chemicals. This is achieved by pre-treatment techniques, hydrolysis and fermentation.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Waste to Value Innovations
Subtitle of host publication	Circular Economy for the Energy Sector
Publisher	Springer
Pages	73-82
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	9789819627820
ISBN (Print)	9789819627813
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-2782-0_6
Publication status	Published - 17 Mar 2025
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Bioethanol
Pre-treatements
Sugarcane bagasse
Waste management

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