From blossoms to biofuel: a novel approach to bioethanol production

• Published in: Discover applied sciences Vol. 7; no. 9; p. 999
• Main Authors: Bhattacharyya, Shalini, Manian, Ramesh Pathy
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 01.09.2025; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Agricultural wastes; Alternative energy sources; Applied and Technical Physics; Biodiesel fuels; Biofuels; Biomass; Chemistry/Food Science; Circular economy; Comparative studies; Distillation; Earth Sciences; Emissions; Emissions control; Engineering; Environment; Ethanol; Fermentation; Flowers; Greenhouse gases; Landfills; Lignocellulose; Marigolds; Materials Science; Moisture content; Raw materials; Renewable fuels; Review; Seasonal variations; Sugar; Sustainable energy; Waste disposal sites; Wastes; Water content; Brazil; China; India; Agro-Waste valorization; Biorefinery; Renewable energy; Pre-treatment; Fermentation; Floral bioethanol

Floral wastes comprise a significant portion of agro-wastes generated, globally, this waste originates from various ornamental, ceremonial, and religious practices. It poses a great threat to the environment – as most of it is dumped in landfills and nearby water bodies, causing greenhouse gas emiss...