Biofuel from Oryza sativa L. plant leaves: A novel approach to mitigate climate change and Energy crisis

The increasing demand for energy and the consequent rise in greenhouse gas emissions have necessitated the exploration of alternative renewable energy sources. This study investigates the production of biofuel from rice plant leaves, a lignocellulosic biomass, as a sustainable solution to mitigate climate change and the energy crisis. The biomass preparation, different types of pre-treatments, hydrolysis time, fermentation conditions and pH on ethanol yield were optimised. The result showed that the maximum ethanol yield was 0.45 g/g of biomass at 30 °C and a pH of 5.0. The biofuel production from rice plant leaves offers a promising alternative to fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on non-renewable energy sources. This study provides a sustainable solution for energy security, climate change mitigation and waste management.