Biofuel Production from Seaweed: A Sustainable Energy Solution

The global demand for sustainable energy sources has increased the amount of research being done on alternative methods of producing biofuel. Seaweed biofuel production is a viable source of sustainable energy with many social, economic, and environmental advantages. Seaweed biofuel has the potential to lessen greenhouse gas emissions, lessen dependency on finite fossil fuels, and promote economic growth in coastal areas by using the enormous resources offered by marine ecosystems. Seaweed-derived biofuels have various environmental benefits, including the capacity to absorb carbon, reduce land usage, and be carbon-neutral. To reach its full potential, though, a number of obstacles must be overcome, including improving growing techniques, creating effective conversion technologies, and integrating seaweed biofuel into the current energy system. Technological developments, regulatory support, and interdisciplinary research collaborations may enable seaweed biofuels to reach their full potential. This chapter provides a complete overview of the present study’s findings about the challenges, prospects, and state of seaweed-based biofuel production. To guarantee that the production of seaweed biofuel remains a feasible and sustainable energy source in the long run, attention must be paid to resource efficiency, ecological resilience, and sustainable agricultural practices.