Innovative Energy Production Technologies for Waste Management
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "B: Energy and Environment".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editors
Interests: alternative fuels; waste management; mineral sequestration CO2; waste recovery
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Interests: municipal and industrial waste management; circular economy; biogas; waste-to-energy; mineral carbonation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As the world faces increasing environmental challenges, the need for sustainable and efficient waste management solutions has never been greater. One of the key strategies to address this issue is the development of innovative energy production technologies that transform waste into valuable energy resources. By integrating advanced technologies with circular economy principles, we can minimize landfill waste, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance resource efficiency.
This Special Issue, entitle “Innovative Energy Production Technologies for Waste Management”, aims to bring together cutting-edge research, technological advancements, and practical applications that contribute to the efficient conversion of waste into energy. We encourage contributions from researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers working in the fields of energy recovery, waste valorization, and sustainable waste management.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Thermal, biological, and chemical waste-to-energy processes;
- Advances in pyrolysis, gasification, and anaerobic digestion;
- Waste valorization and resource recovery;
- Utilization of energy waste and by-products in various industries;
- Innovative applications of energy waste for sustainable development;
- Lifecycle assessment and sustainability of waste-to-energy systems;
- Smart waste management strategies for energy optimization;
- Production and utilization of waste-derived fuels in power plants and combined heat and power (CHP) plants;
- Co-firing of waste-based fuels with conventional energy sources;
- Environmental impact and emissions control in waste-fueled power generation;
- Biomass as a renewable energy source: potential, processing, and applications;
- Biomass waste utilization: agricultural residues, forestry waste, and organic municipal waste;
- Advanced bioconversion technologies for biomass-to-energy transformation;
- Biogas production from biomass and organic waste: process optimization and efficiency;
- Hydrothermal and biochemical treatment of biomass for energy recovery;
- Integration of biomass and waste-to-energy technologies in hybrid systems;
- Policy, economic, and regulatory aspects of waste-to-energy and biomass utilization.
We welcome the submission of original research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore novel approaches and emerging trends in the field. By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, this Special Issue aims to contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy production and responsible waste management practices.
Join us in shaping the future of waste-to-energy innovations!
Prof. Dr. Alicja Uliasz-Bocheńczyk
Dr. Radoslaw Pomykala
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- waste-to-energy (WTE)
- energy recovery
- waste valorization
- circular economy
- sustainable waste management
- pyrolysis
- gasification
- anaerobic digestion
- biomass energy
- thermal waste treatment
- chemical recycling
- renewable energy from waste
- energy waste utilization
- lifecycle assessment (LCA)
- smart waste management
- industrial by-products
- environmental impact of waste-to-energy
- alternative energy sources
- policy and regulation in waste-to-energy
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