Advancements in Biomass-to-Biofuel Conversion Technologies: Process Optimization, Efficiency and Sustainability
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Sustainable Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 145
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Interests: bioprocess engineering; biocatalysis; bioenergy; biomass; bioproducts; fermentation technology; sustainable biorefineries; recombinant enzymes
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Interests: anaerobic digestion of waste and wastewater; organic waste treatment; biomethane and biohydrogen production; syngas fermentation; anaerobic membrane reactor; bio-desulfurization of biogas; pathogen removal through AD
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Researchers and professionals in the field of renewable energy from biomass are invited to contribute to this Special Issue on Advances titled “Advancements in Biomass-to-Biofuel Conversion Technologies: Process Optimization, Efficiency and Sustainability”. This Special Issue seeks to highlight the latest advancements and emerging technologies in the conversion of biomass into biofuels, with an emphasis on improving process efficiency, optimization and sustainability.
Globally, there is a growing demand for greener alternatives to fossil energy; in this context, biofuels present a promising solution. This Special Issue includes bioenergy topics such as advances in thermochemical and biochemical conversion methods, sustainable novel catalysts, process optimization and the integration of sustainable practices in biomass utilization. Research exploring interdisciplinary approaches combining engineering, environmental science, and policy development is particularly encouraged.
This Special Issue serves as a dedicated communication platform to enable authors to reach a global audience of scholars and practitioners. Authors are encouraged to contribute to the wider conversation on sustainable energy solutions. We invite you to submit your research work and help shape the future of bioenergy research, driving progress toward a more sustainable and energy-efficient world.
We look forward to your valuable contributions!
Dr. Ernesto Hernandez
Prof. Dr. Wei Qiao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- renewable energy from biomass
- green energy efficiency
- biofuel production technologies
- biomass-to-biofuel conversion
- process optimization in biofuels
- biofuel efficiency enhancement
- biomass energy optimization
- biomass conversion efficiency
- sustainable biofuel technologies
- efficient biofuel conversion
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