Energy Production from Biomass Valorization

Dear Colleagues,

Renewable energy production has gained increasing interest and will play an important role in our pursuit to achieve a carbon neutral future.

Over the years, biomass has become an alternative energy source with great potential to be both reliable and consistent. Although various biomass sources (e.g., agricultural and lignocellulosic residues, livestock manure, domestic and industrial wastes) are widely available, the development and implementation of economically feasible valorization techniques to convert biomass into valuable fuels, products, chemicals, and materials remains challenging. This has highlighted the constant need for seeking novel technologies in order to economize these processes.

This Special Issue of Energies aims to collect original research, review, or shorter perspective articles on all aspects related to biological, thermo, and catalytic routes for the conversion of various types of biomass feedstock to renewable energy. Emphasis will be given to the most up-to-date pretreatment/treatment technologies and valorization processes.

Relevant topics include but are not limited to:

• Combustion
• Gasification
• Pyrolysis
• Anaerobic digestion
• Pretreatment
• Fermentation
• Biodiesel production
• Furan biofuels
• Hydrothermal liquefaction

Prof. Ilona Sárvári Horváth
Prof. Dr. Cigdem Yangin-Gomec
Dr. Carlos Martín
Guest Editors

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