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Recent developments on alternative fuels, energy and environment for sustainability
Gopalakrishnan Kumar1, Sang-Hyoun Kim2, Chyi-How Lay3
1Institute of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Stavanger, 4036 Stavanger, Norway; School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
Bioresource Technology
|August 22, 2020
Summary
Sustainable development integrates circular economy and cleaner production for energy and environmental systems. This review highlights alternative energy sources for a cleaner environment and resource conservation.
Area of Science:
- Energy Systems and Environmental Science
- Sustainable Development and Circular Economy
Background:
- Growing global energy demand necessitates transitioning from non-renewable fossil fuels to cleaner alternatives.
- Urgent need to address environmental challenges and conserve vital resources like energy and water for future generations.
- Integration of circular economy principles and cleaner production is crucial for enhancing energy and environmental systems.
Framework:
- Review of recent advancements in alternative energy sources presented at the 4th International Conference on Alternative Fuels & Energy (ICAFE-2019).
- Incorporation of insights from a virtual special issue of the Bioresourse Technology Journal.
- Focus on research contributing to energy and environmental sustainability.
Implementation:
- Exploration of renewable energy technologies as substitutes for fossil fuels.
- Strategies for mitigating environmental problems associated with current energy consumption.
- Methods for conserving energy, water, and other environmental resources.
Implications:
- Provides a roadmap for achieving sustainable development and improved energy efficiency.
- Guides future research and policy-making in alternative fuels and energy.
- Contributes to a cleaner environment through the adoption of sustainable practices.
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