Emerging Trends in Agricultural Biomass Production and Utilization
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Ecosystem, Environment and Climate Change in Agriculture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 July 2025 | Viewed by 744
Special Issue Editor
Interests: renewable energy sources; agricultural biomass (waste/energy crops); Miscanthus; biomass conversion processes (liquid, gaseous, and solid biofuels); bioeconomy; sustainable production of biofuels and biobased products in biorefineries; carbon footprint of biobased production
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The increasing global demand for sustainable energy sources and the urgent need to mitigate climate change have propelled agricultural biomass into the spotlight as a viable alternative to fossil fuels. This Special Issue will explore the latest advancements and emerging trends in agricultural biomass production and utilization, highlighting the innovative practices, technologies, and policies that are shaping this dynamic field. As agriculture evolves, so too does its potential to contribute significantly to renewable energy generation, carbon sequestration, and waste reduction.
Recent research has underscored the importance of optimizing biomass feedstock production through improved agronomic practices, genetic advancements, and integrated farming systems. Furthermore, the development of efficient conversion technologies, ranging from thermochemical to biochemical processes, has enhanced the viability of transforming agricultural residues into either energy or valuable bioproducts. This Special Issue will also address the socio-economic implications of biomass utilization, including its role in rural development, job creation, and food security.
This Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of current trends, while also identifying future directions for research and policy. Therefore, authors are invited to contribute work related to the potential topics of this Special Issue, which include, but are not limited to, integrated biomass systems, using agricultural residues for bioenergy and bioproduct production, advanced biofuel production, sustainable practices, and saving GHG emissions.
Dr. Vanja Jurišić
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- agricultural residues
- dedicated energy crops
- precision agriculture technologies
- integrated biomass systems
- bioenergy and bioproduct production
- sustainability
- carbon sequestration
- GHG emission reduction
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