Recent Technologies and Applications of Bioenergy
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 31
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The transition to sustainable energy systems is a global imperative in response to pressing environmental challenges and the urgent need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. In this context, bioenergy has emerged as a key renewable energy source, offering versatile and scalable solutions for low-carbon energy production. Derived from a wide range of biological materials—including agricultural residues, forestry by-products, organic waste, and dedicated energy crops—bioenergy supports climate change mitigation, energy security, and sustainable development.
This Special Issue, “Recent Technologies and Applications of Bioenergy”, aims to highlight the most recent advancements in bioenergy research and development, and presents a curated collection of cutting-edge studies, innovative technologies, and practical applications that demonstrate the growing role of bioenergy across various sectors of the global energy landscape.
Recent progress in bioenergy conversion technologies—spanning biochemical, thermochemical, and physicochemical approaches—has significantly enhanced the efficiency and viability of bioenergy systems. Developments in anaerobic digestion, fermentation, pyrolysis, gasification, torrefaction, and hydrothermal processes have enabled the production of diverse energy carriers, such as biogas, bio-oil, syngas, and solid biofuels, with improved energy yields and lower environmental impacts.
The articles included in this Special Issue explore a wide range of bioenergy applications, from electricity and heat generation to advanced biofuels for transport and industrial use. Particular attention is given to the integration of bioenergy with other renewable technologies, fostering hybrid systems that optimise energy efficiency and enhance grid stability. Additionally, the valorisation of bioenergy co-products and the role of bioenergy in circular economy models are also addressed.
We hope this Special Issue will contribute to ongoing efforts to expand the knowledge base, inspire innovation, and promote the deployment of bioenergy technologies as part of a sustainable and resilient global energy transition.
Dr. José Carlos Magalhães Pires
Dr. Ana F. Esteves
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable energy systems
- bioenergy
- biological materials
- bioenergy conversion technologies
- biofuels
- bioenergy co-products
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