Advanced Bioenergy, Biomass and Waste Conversion Technologies

Dear Colleagues,

Rapid climate change and increased greenhouse gas emissions, along with a parallel increase in urbanization, are globally recognized. Moreover, nowadays, there are significant reductions in the resources of exhaustible natural materials globally. For this reason, it is important to take firm steps to address resource needs while prioritizing the protection of the environment, as well as to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and generated waste. 

In order to achieve energy independence from fossil fuels, meet the requirements for renewable energy sources and the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions set by the European Union, substantial steps are required. The thermal processing of biomass and waste fuels is one of the answers to meet these needs.

Biomass was the main renewable energy source in 2019, as it allows for zero or even negative CO₂ emissions and increases the share of renewable energy in the total energy consumption . Refuse-derived fuel is another energy source that can bring tangible benefits through its use and proper processing. However, it should be emphasized that, compared to fossil fuels, the energy density of renewable and waste fuels is significantly lower. 

This Special Issue aims to present topics related to the production of bioenergy through the conversion of biomass and waste through processes such as pyrolysis, gasification, liquefaction, torrefaction, hydrothermal carbonization, direct combustion, co-combustion, and the use and valorization of by-products and residues from all of the above processes, in line with the concept of circular economy. All types of original submissions, such as experimental and numerical studies or review papers summarizing the state of the art, are welcome.

Dr. Małgorzata Sieradzka
Guest Editor

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• biomass
• char
• refuse-derived fuel
• waste management
• circular economy
• bioenergy
• fuel characterization
• sustainability
• waste valorization
• energy recovery
• thermal conversion
• torrefaction
• pyrolysis
• gasification
• hydrothermal carbonization
• combustion