Sustainable Bioresource and Bioprocess Engineering

This Section of the journal includes original research papers, reviews, case studies and short communications focused on the science, technology and sustainable management of bioresources. It aims to advance and disseminate knowledge in the fields of biomass utilization, biological waste treatment, bioenergy production, bioprocess engineering and bioresource system analyses, supporting the global transition to a circular bioeconomy. Emphasizing the intersection of biological science and engineering, this Section explores innovative solutions for the efficient conversion of renewable biological materials into biofuels, bioproducts and added-value materials through chemical, thermal, biological and electrochemical processes. Materials include crop residues, agro-industrial waste and plant-derived feedstocks.

Key topics include engineering aspects of the following:

• Biofuels: production, modeling and other analyses of liquid and gaseous biofuels such as ethanol and biobutanol.
• Bioprocesses and Bioproducts: fermentation, biocatalysis, microbial and enzymatic processing, strain improvement and scale-up.
• Biomass Utilization: valorization of agricultural and industrial residues into energy, bioplastics, enzymes and platform chemicals.
• Environmental Protection: includes technologies for the biological treatment of waste, composting, anaerobic digestion and sustainable waste management.
• Thermochemical and Electrochemical Conversion: technologies for combustion, pyrolysis, gasification, catalysis and electrochemical valorization of biomass.
• Other Technological Systems: design and optimization of fermenters and bioreactors, bioprocess control, energy and mass balances and system integration.
• Sustainability Metrics: assessment of environmental impacts including carbon, water, energy, nitrogen and digitization footprints.

This Section also serves as a reference for connecting engineering principles to real-world applications through case studies on biorefineries and integrated farming systems. It highlights economic, regulatory and environmental challenges while promoting technologies aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The journal supports researchers, engineers and sustainability professionals in harnessing bioresources responsibly to foster a greener, more resource-efficient and climate-resilient future.