期刊名称：International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology
印刷版ISSN：2347-6710
电子版ISSN：2319-8753
出版年度：2014
卷号：3
期号：6
页码：13114
出版社：S&S Publications
摘要：This scientific paper examines the feasibility of officiating biofuels as the future chief energy source ofthe world. It weighs the pros and cons of the four different generations of biofuels that have been discovered over time,explaining how the raw materials used in each generation determines each individual level of long-term sustainability.It then further analyses both general advantages and disadvantages, comprising of economic, social, health andenvironmental impacts; giving the reader an unbiased perspective. Few case studies have also been reviewed to betterunderstand the implications of drawing energy from biofuels, as well as the current state of technology that wereutilized in this examples. With the countries at varying stages of development, certain generation of biofuel wouldinevitably be deemed more feasible than others. Recommendations have been made regarding which generation ofbiofuel would be most efficient and environmentally friendly in the long run. Biofuels in general, are the lesser of twoevils. Negative impacts are inevitable, but one has to eventuallytake the bigger picture into consideration - a moresustainable source of energy as compared to fossil fuels.
