Room: King Willem Alexander
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 09:00 - 10:00 CEST
Session code 5CO.1
Systems-level design and optimization of integrated biorefineries for advanced biofuels
From Demonstration to Commercialization: Global Trends in Advanced Biofuels with a Focus on Cellulosic Ethanol
Short Introductive summary
This study, conducted under the framework of IEA Bioenergy Task 39 (Biofuels to Decarbonize Transport), provides a long-term, expert-driven assessment of global advanced biofuel development. Using an open-access database of pilot and demonstration facilities worldwide, it analyzes technological, market, and policy trends across multiple advanced biofuel pathways. A special focus is placed on cellulosic ethanol, illustrating both past challenges and renewed progress, particularly in Brazil and China. The results highlight the critical role of demonstration plants, sustained commercialization efforts, and international collaboration in scaling up advanced biofuels to achieve global transport decarbonization and long-term climate goals.
Presenter
Andrea SONNLEITNER
BEST - Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies, Unit Biofuels, AUSTRIA
Presenter's biography
Since 2009 working in R&D and networking in the field of biofuels. Beside research projects on biofuels, biofuel feedstock, experiences with market introduction and also some work on microalgae, I am doing a lot of national and international network activities regarding biofuels and algae.
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Co-authors:
D. Bacovsky, BEST Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies, Graz, AUSTRIA
J.F. Leal Silva, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, BRAZIL
G.M. Souza, University of Sao Paulo, BRAZIL
Session reference: 5CO.1.1