Production of biofuels by thermoanaerobic bacteria

Ed van Niel, Johann Örlygsson

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Abstract

Biofuel demand is gradually rising yearly and is expected to do so more rapidly due to the current energy crisis. Bioethanol production is already at a commercial scale but is primarily made using mesophiles fermenting corn and sugar, which have obvious societal drawbacks. Therefore, new technologies should be developed. In addition, hydrogen as a non-carbon energy carrier has gained renewed interest. Thermophilic hydrogen and ethanol production from lignocellulosics and organic wastes, therefore, provide new avenues of biofuel production. This overview looks concisely into the status and remaining challenges of hydrogen and ethanol production exploiting thermophilic anaerobic bacteria.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThermophilic Anaerobes
Subtitle of host publicationPhylogeny, Physiology and Biotechnological Applications
EditorsSean M Scully, Johann Örlygsson
PublisherSpringer
Chapter7
Pages187-208
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-031-41720-7
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-41719-1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023 Nov

Publication series

NameGrand challenges in biology and biotechnology
PublisherSpringer

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Microbiology

Free keywords

  • biohydrogen
  • bioethanol
  • dark fermentation
  • electrohydrogenesis
  • hydrogen productivity
  • hydrogen yield
  • ethanol yield
  • bioreactors
  • integrated processes

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