Thermophilic fermentations of lignocellulosic substrates and economics of biofuels: prospects in Pakistan

Climatic vicissitudes have laid further stress on already dwindling fossil fuels. In response to the emerging energy needs, biofuels can be considered as the safest and sustainable energy resources. At present, ethanol fermentations have been successful in fueling motor vehicles in some countries. However, with the existing population dynamic, obtaining ethanol from food competing resources/commodities might not be a desirable option. Therefore,...