Dr. Pradip Lingfa
The rapid escalation of fuel prices, shortage of conventional petroleum based fuels and depleting hydrocarbon reserves of the world have forced to look for appropriate technology and alternatives fuels to cater the ever increasing demands of energy. The transportation sector is one of the major consumers of fossil fuels and the biggest contributor to environmental pollution, which can be reduced by replacing the mineral-based fuels with bio-origin. There is absolute necessary to find an alternative fuel that is renewable, sustainable and biodegradable, besides being cheap and locally available. This has opened the gateway for the biofuel as they are environmental friendly, power behind a green tomorrow and key future asset for sustainability.