Revolutionizing renewables: Enhancing production efficiency of biogas for a sustainable future
Azhar Mehmood, Latief Bashir, Adil Rahim Magray, Suhail Manzoor, Adil Gani, Manisha Verma and Manisha Budgujjar
Biogas production through anaerobic digestion offers a promising pathway for sustainable energy generation from organic waste streams. However, current biogas yields and process efficiencies often fall short of economic viability. This review explores how nanotechnology and advanced pretreatment methods can address these limitations and propel biogas towards a central role in our sustainable energy future. We examine recent developments in nanostructured catalysts and nanomaterials that enhance methane production and upgrade biogas quality. Additionally, we assess novel physical, chemical, and biological pretreatment techniques that leverage nanotechnology to improve substrate digestibility and accelerate biogas formation. The synergistic integration of these nano-enabled approaches with traditional anaerobic digestion processes demonstrates significant potential to boost biogas yields, expand feedstock options, and improve overall system performance. By highlighting both the opportunities and challenges, this review provides a roadmap for future research to fully harness the power of nanotechnology in advancing biogas as a cornerstone of sustainable waste management and renewable energy production.
Azhar Mehmood, Latief Bashir, Adil Rahim Magray, Suhail Manzoor, Adil Gani, Manisha Verma, Manisha Budgujjar. Revolutionizing renewables: Enhancing production efficiency of biogas for a sustainable future. Int J Res Agron 2024;7(6S):510-520. DOI: 10.33545/2618060X.2024.v7.i6Sg.1263