Current status and future perspectives of efficient catalytic conversion of bioethanol to value-added chemicals and fuels

Abstract

This review offers a detailed analysis of how catalytic bioethanol conversion has the potential to greatly contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy and resource utilisation. This resource fills a significant gap in current literature by bringing together and evaluating scattered information on this subject. It serves as a comprehensive reference for ongoing research, identifies emerging trends, and highlights potential areas for future research. The review discusses different aspects of converting bioethanol, including its natural characteristics and benefits. It also explores the complex reaction mechanisms involved in catalytic transformation and the wide variety of valuable chemicals that can be produced, such as olefins, aldehydes, ketones, alcohols, and lubricants. Furthermore, it explores the process of converting bioethanol into renewable fuels, such as hydrogen, as well as hydrocarbon fuels like petrol, diesel, and jet fuels. The review examines the techno-economic aspects of process modelling, cost estimation methods, and economic evaluations to determine the feasibility and commercial potential of these conversion processes. As we face the challenges and consider the future of this changing field, this review emphasizes the importance of catalytic bioethanol conversion in creating a sustainable and diverse energy and chemical landscape.

Keywords

• Catalysts
• Bioethanol, Value added fuel and Chemicals
• Techno-economic Analysis
• Waste Management
• Feedstock