Lignocellulosic Hydrolysates for the Production of Bioethanol: A Comprehensive Analysis

Bioethanol, as a sustainable alternative to the fossil fuels is gaining more attention now a times. To address the growing energy demands and environmental problems, this sustainable practice plays a vital role. Bioethanol is a more reliable source, produced by lignocellulosic biomass which is abundantly available. This review article focuses on the valorization of the LCB to produce Bioethanol by understanding various pathways that can be utilized to produce bioethanol. Many pretreatment methods play an effective role in converting biomass into fermentable sugars that have an implicit effect on bioethanol production. This review highlights the challenges and the environmental problems that need to be overcome to achieve cost production and the meeting energy demands. This greener solution toward mitigating energy resource depletion will lead to a greener and more eco-friendly future for coming generation. This review also addresses the present technological advancements that prove the bioethanol as a most potential source for the eco-friendly energy future.