In the direction of a sustainable future: A Comprehensive Review of Evolution, Environmental Impacts, and Future Prospects of Bioenergy

Abstract

As global focus sharpens on carbon emissions and environmental protection; the pursuit of sustainable development permeates every sector. Against the backdrop of increasing fossil fuel prices and relentless energy demand, the exploration of clean energy has become paramount. This paper presents a comprehensive review of bioenergy. It introduces the concept and underscores its importance, tracing the historical stages and accomplishments in its development. The paper explicates different types of bioenergy and their chemical operating principles. The integral system of bioenergy is also evaluated, focusing on crucial components: bioenergy feedstocks, processing technologies, transport process, storage, and grid integration. The paper concludes with an assessment of bioenergy's economic and environmental impacts, considering market dynamics and future prospects, and suggests potential mitigation measures against its environmental repercussions.