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Possibility of utilizing agriculture biomass as a renewable and sustainable future energy source

​​Jubail University College · Jubail Industrial College

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Abstract

Issues related to depletion of conventional fuel resources and environmental concerns have become the driving force to explore an environment friendly, renewable, economical and sustainable alternate energy source. Huge quantities of agriculture biomass are being produced globally which can be transformed to biofuels by utilizing various procedures. However, issues such as environmental damages and competing uses of agriculture biomass need to be investigated factually considering the short as well as long-term acuity considering its effect on the soil and conversion to biofuels. This review provides an insight into the potential of various biomass as an energy source. Presently available conversion techniques…

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Keywords
  • Renewable energy
  • Biomass (ecology)
  • Agriculture
  • Sustainable energy
  • Environmental science
  • Bioenergy
  • Energy source
  • Biofuel
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Zero hunger
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