Recent research trends in Bioethanol production – An Indian context

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 16 | 02 | Page :
    By

    Kritin Srinivas R,

  • Aditya Suravarjhula,

  • Haritha SR,

  • Indra Neel Pulidindi,

  1. MBBS Student, Department of Medicine, Saveetha Medical Collage and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Deemed University, Chennai, India
  2. M. Tech Student, Department of Molecular Medicine, Saveetha Medical College (SMC) and Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science (SIMATS), Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, , India
  3. MBBS Student, Department of Medicine, Saveetha Medical Collage and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Deemed University, Chennai, India
  4. Professor, Department of ENT, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Deemed University, Chennai, India

Abstract

Biofuels production is indeed a research hotspot. Prevention is better than cure. A paradigm shift from fossil based to bio-based fuels gives health, wealth and happiness. Among various biofuels, after biodiesel, bioethanol is next to and close to commercialization. The use of bioethanol is countries like Brazil and US is a success story. In India there is significant progress taking place in the transportation sector to use bioethanol as fuel and petroleum alternative. To meet the growing demand for bioethanol, the usually slow process of the fermentation of glucose to bioethanol has to be accelerated. The current review article is a serious attempt in this direction to accelerate the appearance of bioethanol in the market in the service of mankind. Fermentation of carbohydrates is the key biochemical reaction used for bioethanol production. The current developments in fermentation technology, microbial strain enhancement, metabolic engineering techniques, and process optimization tactics targeted at increasing bioethanol production are all thoroughly examined in this study. Innovative bioreactor designs, enzyme-assisted saccharification, and effective feedstock utilization are highlighted as ways to lower production costs and increase conversion efficiency. Additionally, a critical analysis is conducted on the effects of operational factors on fermentation performance, including temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and nutrient supplementation. The study highlights the potential contribution of large-scale bioethanol production to energy security, environmental sustainability, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. It also addresses current trends, problems, and future possibilities.

Keywords: Bioethanol; sonication; solar reactor; solar energy; carbon nanomaterials; carbon nanodots

How to cite this article:
Kritin Srinivas R, Aditya Suravarjhula, Haritha SR, Indra Neel Pulidindi. Recent research trends in Bioethanol production – An Indian context. Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits. 2026; 16(02):-.
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Kritin Srinivas R, Aditya Suravarjhula, Haritha SR, Indra Neel Pulidindi. Recent research trends in Bioethanol production – An Indian context. Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits. 2026; 16(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joeecc/article=2026/view=246949


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Volume 16
02
Received 13/06/2026
Accepted 15/06/2026
Published 18/06/2026
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