22 March, 2024

The primary goal behind organizing a One-Day workshop on "Biofuels & Bioenergy Production: Practical Hands-on Approach" is to showcase cutting-edge research in the realm of biofuels and bioenergy production. The workshop focuses on presenting energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and industrially viable techniques for the production and characterization of biofuels. Key areas of discussion include advancements in catalyst development, the application of plasma discharge for biodiesel production, and innovative approaches like germination-based biodiesel production. The workshop aims to emphasize the intersection of chemical, engineering, and bioscience principles, portraying Biofuels & Bioenergy as a contemporary multidisciplinary field. Through this event, students are encouraged to think creatively and apply their knowledge to address real-world challenges in this evolving field.

Key Features:

• Organizing Department: Chemical Engineering Department in Collaboration with Centre for Biofuels and Bioenergy Studies, PDEU, Gandhinagar
• Experts: Senior faculty members from PDEU
•  Duration: 22nd February 2024 (10:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.)
• Venue: Centre for Biofuels and Bioenergy Studies, PDEU
• No. of Participants: 30
• Workshop Coordinator: Dr. Dolly Gandhi and Prof. Yogesh Morbiya

Discussion Points:

• Focus on energy-efficient and environmentally friendly techniques for biofuel production.
• Characterization methods tailored for testing biodiesel.
• Process optimization studies aimed at improving various biofuel production techniques.
• Exploration of novel catalysts, co-solvents, and identification of non-edible oil sources for biodiesel.
• Implementation of innovative technologies, including hybrid reactors, reactive distillation columns, and a Hybrid Pilot Plant for Biodiesel Production, along with research in the Liquid Fuel Engineering Laboratory.

Words from an Expert

• “A man must never forget that fossil fuels are very precious and biofuels are the wisest choice”