Transformation of Sugarcane Bagasse into Future Fuels: The Promise of Ethyl Levulinate

Authors

  • Bhavya Sharma Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201301, India
  • Hiral Krishnatray Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201301, India
  • Shambhavee Srivastav Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201301, India
  • Dr. Nahid Masood Siddiqui Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201301, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5530/ctbp.2025.3s.2

Keywords:

Ethyl levulinate, sugarcane bagasse, biofuel production, catalytic conversion, sustainable energy

Abstract

Ethyl levulinate (EL) is a bio-based compound obtained from biomass feedstocks useful as a fuel additive, solvent, and precursor of value-added chemicals. The synthesis, characteristics, and industrial applications of EL are reviewed here, with special attention to green chemistry and renewable energy. Methods of production, such as acid-catalyzed esterification, are compared with improvements in catalysts and process optimization. The physicochemical properties, the environmental advantages, and issues of large-scale production of EL are emphasized. More research would be required to promote efficiency and commercial feasibility in supporting its sustainable production of chemicals.

Flowchart of Ethyl Levulinate Production from Sugarcane Bagasse – A schematic representation of the conversion process of sugarcane bagasse into ethyl levulinate, outlining key steps including pretreatment, acid hydrolysis, levulinic acid conversion, esterification, and final purification.

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Published

16-09-2025

How to Cite

Sharma, B. ., Krishnatray, H. ., Srivastav, S. ., & Siddiqui, D. N. M. . (2025). Transformation of Sugarcane Bagasse into Future Fuels: The Promise of Ethyl Levulinate. Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy, 19(3s), 29–46. https://doi.org/10.5530/ctbp.2025.3s.2

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 3s (2025): Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy

Section

Research Paper