Methanol fuel production, utilization, and techno-economy: a review

Abstract Climate change and the unsustainability of fossil fuels are calling for cleaner energies such as methanol a fuel. Methanol is one simplest molecules energy storage utilized to generate wide range products. Since can be produced from biomass, numerous countries could produce utilize biomethanol. Here, we review production processes, techno-economy, environmental viability. Lignocellulosic biomass with high cellulose hemicellulose content highly suitable gasification-based biomethanol production. Compared fuels, combustion reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by up 80%, carbon dioxide 95%, eliminates sulphur emission. The cost yield largely depend on feedstock characteristics, initial investment, plant location. use complementary fuel diesel, natural gas, dimethyl ether beneficial in terms economy, thermal efficiency, reduction greenhouse gas emissions.