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IJCRM
International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary
ISSN: 2583-7397
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International Journal of Contemporary Research In Multidisciplinary, 2026;5(1):153-157

Rice Plant Leaves as a Low-Cost Feedstock for Bioethanol Production: A Techno-Economic Analysis

Author Name: Sita Sharan Lal Karn;  

1. Research Scholar, IEC University, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India

Abstract

The increasing demand for renewable energy sources has led to the exploration of alternative feedstock for bioethanol production. This study evaluates the techno-economic feasibility of using rice plant leaves as a low-cost feedstock for bioethanol production. A comprehensive analysis of the production process, including pre-treatment, hydrolysis, fermentation and distillation, was conducted.  The results show that the rice plant leaves can be converted into bioethanol with a yield of 250L/t, at a minimum production cost. The study also identifies the areas for the process of optimisation, including pre-treatment and enzyme hydrolysis, to further reduce the production costs. A sensitive analysis reveals that the production cost is more sensitive to the cost of enzymes and transportation. Overall, this study demonstrates the potential of rice plant leaves as a low-cost feedstock for bioethanol production, offering a promising solution for renewable energy production.

Keywords

Rice plant leaves, Bioethanol, techno-economic analysis, renewable energy, low-cost feedstock.