Biofuels for Sustainable Development- Evolution of Different Biofuel Generations

Abstract

Globalization, industrialization and urbanization have led to the global energy crisis. There is a great demand for non-renewable energy sources to meet the energy needs. This in turn has led to the exhaustion of fossil fuels. Therefore there is an urgent need to rely on alternative energy sources that can be replenished and also ecofriendly. Researchers are now trying to find an alternative solution to replace the consumption of fossil fuels with alternate energy sources. This has led to the evolution of the generation of biofuels. The present study aims to give an overview of the development of the different generations of biofuels for sustainable development in the coming future for global growth. It gives an idea to explore next-generation biofuels to meet our energy needs. Although biofuel is not a ‘Green energy”, it can be used as a substitute energy source. Good energy policies should also be announced by the governments to implement efficiently and effectively.