A Novel Cost‐Effective Chemo‐Catalytic Pathway for Sustainable Bioethanol Production from Potato Peel Waste

The production of sustainable bioethanol from vegetable peel waste is emerging as a promising strategy to reduce environmental impact. Nonedible cellulosic biomass, such as agricultural and food waste, offers a plentiful and cost‐effective feedstock for the eco‐friendly production of fuels and chemicals. Among these, Potato peel waste (PPW)—constituting 12%–20% of total potato production—significantly contributes to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This study explores the conversion of PPW into ethanol using a nanocatalyst composed of FeCo (10:1) supported on multi‐walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). The catalyst's structural properties were characterized using various analytical techniques and its effectiveness in enhancing ethanol yield was successfully demonstrated. This research presents a dual solution: reducing waste and mitigating global warming. The production of sustainable bioethanol from vegetable peel waste is gaining momentum as an important strategy for reducing environmental impact. Nonedible cellulosic biomasses, such as agricultural and food waste provide a plentiful, cost‐effective feedstock for the eco‐friendly production of chemicals and fuels. PPW, which accounts for 12%–20% of total potato production contributes significantly to GHGs emissions (). This work focuses on the conversion of PPW into ethanol using a MWCNT‐supported FeCo(10:1)‐based nanocatalyst. The structural properties of the catalyst have been studied using various techniques and its effectiveness in increasing ethanol production efficiency has been demonstrated. This research offers a dual solution to global warming.