Biofuels, Biocarbon Materials and Bioproducts for Renewable Energy, Remediation and Sustainable Development

Dear Colleagues,

As climate change and resource depletion drive an urgent need for renewable energy sources and eco-friendly materials, agricultural or industrial or municipal waste often seen as low-value biomass presents a renewable but underutilized carbon source. Harnessing its potential can help bridge the gap between environmental sustainability and energy needs, creating opportunities for innovative bioenergy technologies and environmentally friendly practices. This Special Issue will feature cutting-edge research that advances our understanding of low-value biomass conversion technologies and explore their applications in sustainable energy solutions and environmental remediation strategies.

We invite submissions of original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and short communications on topics including, but not limited to, the following:

• Innovative technologies for converting low-value biomass into biofuels (e.g., bioethanol, biodiesel, biohydrogen);
• Development of biocarbon materials from agricultural, municipal or industrial biomass waste;
• Characterization and functional properties of biocarbon derived from low-value biomass;
• Structural and functional modifications of biocarbon for specific applications;
• Process optimization and scale-up potential;
• Economic and environmental assessment of biofuel production from biomass waste;
• Utilization of biomass-derived fuels in energy storage and conversion;
• Advances in biocarbon-based materials for energy applications (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors);
• Carbon-neutral or carbon-negative solutions involving biofuels and biocarbon materials;
• Applications of biocarbon in water treatment, air purification, and soil remediation;
• Case studies on the environmental benefits of using low-value biomass-derived materials;
• Life-cycle analysis and sustainability assessments for biomass-derived products in remediation;
• Integrated approaches and emerging technologies;
• Biofuel and biocarbon production in circular bioeconomy models;
• Integration of biomass-derived materials in renewable energy systems or environmental cleanup protocols;
• Application of machine learning in biomass conversion.

Prof. Dr. Quan (Sophia) He
Dr. Rahil Changotra
Dr. Sangué Oraléou Djandja
Guest Editors

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