Comprehensive Analysis of Electrofuels (E-Fuels) as Sustainable Fuels from Renewable Electricity: A Review

Suyash Wankhede; Jitendra Dixit; Dilip Sharma; Nikhil Sharma

doi:10.1007/978-981-96-7388-9_9

Comprehensive Analysis of Electrofuels (E-Fuels) as Sustainable Fuels from Renewable Electricity: A Review

Suyash Wankhede
, Jitendra Dixit
, Dilip Sharma
, Nikhil Sharma^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

BA4802 Transport emission control

Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur

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Abstract

E-fuels are made from renewable power and collected carbon dioxide, have the potential to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional fuels. This review article investigates alternative e-fuel production pathways, including Power-to-Fuel (PtF) technologies, and evaluates their chemical processes, carbon capture methods, and nitrogen extraction strategies. Key e-fuels such as e-methane, e-methanol, and e-ammonia are assessed for their manufacturing processes and possible applications. The review also looks at the life cycle impacts, production costs, and combustion properties of e-fuels. Scalability challenges, infrastructure development, and cost competitiveness have been cited as significant factors impacting mainstream adoption. The article discusses about successful integration of e-fuels in the global energy landscape is hinged on technological advancements, supportive regulatory frameworks and economic incentives. This review adds to an ongoing debate about sustainable energy options by offering some insights into the potential role that e-fuels could play in addressing climate change and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Sustainable, Scalable and Storable E-Fuels for Decarbonising Transport Sector
Editors	Nikhil Sharma, Camille Hespel, Snehasish Panigrahy, Paramvir Singh, Avinash Kumar Agarwal
Publisher	Springer
Pages	161-190
Number of pages	30
ISBN (Electronic)	978-981-96-7388-9
ISBN (Print)	978-981-96-7387-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-7388-9_9
Publication status	Published - 2025
MoE publication type	A3 Part of a book or another research book

Publication series

Series	Energy, Environment, and Sustainability
Volume	Part F838
ISSN	2522-8366

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

Chemistry of e-fuels
Combustion
E-Ammonia
E-fuels
E-Methane
E-Methanol
Electrofuels

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Wankhede, S., Dixit, J., Sharma, D., & Sharma, N. (2025). Comprehensive Analysis of Electrofuels (E-Fuels) as Sustainable Fuels from Renewable Electricity: A Review. In N. Sharma, C. Hespel, S. Panigrahy, P. Singh, & A. K. Agarwal (Eds.), Sustainable, Scalable and Storable E-Fuels for Decarbonising Transport Sector (pp. 161-190). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-7388-9_9

Wankhede, Suyash ; Dixit, Jitendra ; Sharma, Dilip et al. / Comprehensive Analysis of Electrofuels (E-Fuels) as Sustainable Fuels from Renewable Electricity : A Review. Sustainable, Scalable and Storable E-Fuels for Decarbonising Transport Sector. editor / Nikhil Sharma ; Camille Hespel ; Snehasish Panigrahy ; Paramvir Singh ; Avinash Kumar Agarwal. Springer, 2025. pp. 161-190 (Energy, Environment, and Sustainability, Vol. Part F838).

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Comprehensive Analysis of Electrofuels (E-Fuels) as Sustainable Fuels from Renewable Electricity: A Review. / Wankhede, Suyash; Dixit, Jitendra; Sharma, Dilip et al.
Sustainable, Scalable and Storable E-Fuels for Decarbonising Transport Sector. ed. / Nikhil Sharma; Camille Hespel; Snehasish Panigrahy; Paramvir Singh; Avinash Kumar Agarwal. Springer, 2025. p. 161-190 (Energy, Environment, and Sustainability, Vol. Part F838).

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Wankhede S, Dixit J, Sharma D, Sharma N. Comprehensive Analysis of Electrofuels (E-Fuels) as Sustainable Fuels from Renewable Electricity: A Review. In Sharma N, Hespel C, Panigrahy S, Singh P, Agarwal AK, editors, Sustainable, Scalable and Storable E-Fuels for Decarbonising Transport Sector. Springer. 2025. p. 161-190. (Energy, Environment, and Sustainability, Vol. Part F838). doi: 10.1007/978-981-96-7388-9_9

Comprehensive Analysis of Electrofuels (E-Fuels) as Sustainable Fuels from Renewable Electricity: A Review

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