ABSTRACT
Currently, worldwide production of fuel ethanol is carried out by using sugarcontaining or starch-containing materials. In this chapter, main feedstocks for ethanol production (sugarcane, sugar beet, corn, wheat, cassava) are discussed in reference to their production, advantages, and drawbacks. Lignocellulosic biomass as feedstock for bioethanol production is also analyzed due to the recent demand for second-generation biofuels. Finally, some evaluation data related to these feedstocks are highlighted from the viewpoint of process systems engineering.
