Recent Advances in Sustainable Bioenergy Production
A special issue of AgriEngineering (ISSN 2624-7402). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Bioresource and Bioprocess Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 March 2026 | Viewed by 62
Special Issue Editors
Interests: precision agriculture; agricultural mechanization; sensors; automation
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Interests: physical and chemical properties of agricultural feedstock; thermal conversion, gasification, and pyrolysis of biomass; clean combustion, emission monitoring, and pollutant control for household cooking/heating; bioenergy equipment development; green conversion of biomass; agricultural product processing engineering
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global shift towards a low-carbon economy has intensified the need for innovative and sustainable bioenergy solutions. As the environmental impacts of fossil fuels become increasingly evident, bioenergy derived from renewable biomass resources presents a promising pathway to meet energy demands while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in sustainable bioenergy production, with a focus on novel feedstocks, process optimization, system integration, and lifecycle sustainability.
We invite contributions that explore cutting-edge developments in the conversion of agricultural residues, lignocellulosic biomass, algae, organic waste, and other bioresources into biofuels and biogas through thermochemical, biochemical, or hybrid processes. Emphasis is placed on engineering innovations that enhance energy yield, improve resource efficiency, and minimize environmental footprints. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: pretreatment technologies, microbial and enzymatic enhancements, bio-refinery approaches, technoeconomic analysis, circular bioeconomy models, and the integration of bioenergy systems with carbon capture or nutrient recovery.
This Special Issue seeks to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange between researchers, engineers, and practitioners working at the intersection of bioresource utilization and sustainable energy. By showcasing both fundamental research and applied engineering strategies, we aim to contribute to the development of resilient and scalable bioenergy systems aligned with global sustainability goals.
Prof. Dr. Francesco Marinello
Dr. Yuguang Zhou
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- bioenergy
- sustainability
- biomass
- process optimization
- circular bioeconomy
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