Research on Conversion Technology for Biofuel Production
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "A4: Bio-Energy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 September 2026 | Viewed by 894
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Interests: heat transfer in porous medium; heat pump; thermodynamic analysis
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Dear Colleagues,
The urgent global demand for sustainable and carbon-neutral energy sources has positioned biomass conversion and bio-fuel production at the forefront of renewable energy research. This field is rapidly evolving, driven by innovations in catalytic processes, biorefinery concepts, and the integration of advanced technologies. This Special Issue aims to compile high-quality research and review articles that showcase cutting-edge advancements and address critical challenges in converting diverse biomass feedstocks into next-generation biofuels.
We seek to highlight multidisciplinary research that bridges fundamental science with practical engineering solutions, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and secure energy future.
Topics of interest should focus on, but not be limited to, the following:
- Advanced Thermochemical Conversion: Novel approaches in pyrolysis (e.g., catalytic, fast), gasification, hydrothermal liquefaction, and co-processing for bio-oil, syngas, and bio-char production. Quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, or artificial intelligence approaches in biomass conversion and bio-fuel production: mechanistic studies/applications.
- Biochemical Conversion Breakthroughs: Developments in fermentation technologies, metabolic engineering of robust microbial strains, and enzymatic hydrolysis for the production of bioethanol, biobutanol, and biogas.
- Integrated Biorefining Systems: Process design, integration, and optimization for the co-production of high-value biofuels and biochemicals, emphasizing circular economy principles.
- Catalysis for Bio-fuel Synthesis: Design and application of novel homogeneous, heterogeneous, and biocatalysts to improve the efficiency, selectivity, and yield of bio-fuel production processes.
- Feedstock Pre-treatment and Logistics: Innovative methods for the efficient pre-treatment, fractionation, and handling of lignocellulosic biomass, algae, and organic waste streams.
- Sustainability and Techno-Economic Analysis: Life-cycle assessment (LCA), techno-economic feasibility studies, and policy analyses evaluating the environmental and economic viability of emerging bio-fuel pathways.
Dr. Wenke Zhao
Dr. Weijing Ding
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- energy
- biomass
- conversion technology
- bio-fuel production
- mechanisms
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