Magnetic Nanoparticles: Eco-Friendly Application in Biofuel Production

Muhammad, Ayesha; Badshah, Malik

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-16439-3_7

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“…Examples of these NPs include Co, Ni, Fe (magnetite or maghemite), Pt alloys, metal oxides, NiFe 2 O 4 , Fe 4 NiO 4 Zn, and nickel cobalt ferrite NPs. They are useful in the production of biofuels because of their high surface area‐to‐volume ratio, high water solubility, high chemical stability, high coercive force, and characteristic properties such as superparamagnetic properties 200,274 . Magnetic nanoparticles are also used in the production of biodiesel or bioethanol from lignocellulosic mass by immobilizing cellulase and hemicellulose.…”

Section: Inorganic Nanoparticles That Are Utilized In Biofuel Productionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…They are useful in the production of biofuels because of their high surface area-to-volume ratio, high water solubility, high chemical stability, high coercive force, and characteristic properties such as superparamagnetic properties. 200,274 Magnetic nanoparticles are also used in the production of biodiesel or bioethanol from lignocellulosic mass by immobilizing cellulase and hemicellulose. These immobilized enzymes can then be magnetically removed and recovered and easily reused without loss of catalytic properties.…”

Section: Magnetic Nanoparticlesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Nanotechnology as a vital science in accelerating biofuel production, a boon or bane

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Biofuels Bioprod Bioref

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In a world where fossil fuels are running out, biofuels are one of the best green energy alternatives to fuels made from petroleum due to their environmentally beneficial qualities and low cost in comparison with non-renewable fossil fuels. Biofuels are produced from cheap and renewable sources and the energy stored in these biomasses can be assimilated to create sustainable electricity or heat, which can then be exploited to meet current and future societal needs in numerous situations. However, the production of biofuels on an industrial scale takes a lot of time because of the numerous constraints placed on currently available technology and the increased costs that go along with them. Moreover, the processes utilized to transform various feedstocks into the desired output also vary based on the materials and techniques employed. The supply of biofuel feedstocks is large, and with improved processing, we could significantly lower our reliance on fossil fuels. In this context, the use of nanoparticles (NPs) is a commendable solution to the present problems with biomass use, especially given their low cost. The unique qualities of nanomaterials, such as excellent catalytic properties, high surface area-to-volume ratio, remarkable selectivity, and reusability make them admirable tools for boosting biofuel generation. This review predominantly focuses on the contributions of nanotechnology and various immobilization methodologies in accelerating biofuel production from biomasses that might fill in the research gap, which was previously limited by the relatively lower efficiency of traditional techniques of biofuel generation.

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Section: Inorganic Nanoparticles That Are Utilized In Biofuel Productionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Magnetic Nanoparticlesmentioning

confidence: 99%