Bioethanol Production from Potato Peel Waste
Authors:-Renuka Yadav, Shubham Shubhashish, Dr. Gurshaminder Singh
Abstract-Bioethanol is generated by fermenting sugars obtained from biomass such as crops, agricultural waste, and organic refuse, and is a sustainable and eco-friendly energy option. It provides a long-term solution to fossil fuels, which has the capacity to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Potato peel waste (PPW) is one of the many feedstocks that shows potential for bioethanol production because of its high starch content. PPW is a waste product from the potato processing sector, commonly thrown away or utilized for less valuable purposes. This study investigates the possibility of using PPW as a productive raw material for bioethanol manufacturing, specifically examining its preparation, breakdown, conversion, and purification stages. Even though bioethanol from PPW shows potential, economic and technical limitations arise due to high moisture levels, composition variability, and the requirement for substantial pre-treatment processes. However, the use of PPW for bioethanol production is in line with worldwide initiatives for sustainable energy, waste reduction, and the circular economy.
