Techno-Economic Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment in Sustainable Bio-Energy Production
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "A4: Bio-Energy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2022) | Viewed by 339
Special Issue Editors
Interests: development of sustainable processes; process modelling, simulation, techno-economic optimization, and lifecycle assessment; optimization of petroleum and petrochemical systems; process safety; CO2 capture, sequestration and utilization; waste valorization; bioenergy and biofuels; hydrogen
Interests: thermal process intensification; agricultural, forestry and municipal biorefinery; energy analysis and optimization of industrial processes; bioseparation; supercritical CO2 extraction and purification; and industrial drying
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The development of processes that provide energy, chemicals and fuels derived from biomass is an effective approach to reduce fossil fuel depletion and greenhouse gas emissions of industries. Bioconversion processes can be categorized into two primary technologies: thermochemical conversion and biochemical conversion. Moreover, various value-added products can be considered from these technologies: heat, electricity, fuels, alcohols, olefins, and other chemicals. Significant advances in the development and modelling of bio-based processes have been achieved in recent years. However, there are still research gaps to be addressed in future studies, particularly on the effectiveness of each conversion approach compared to conventional processes, and identifying the most financially attractive value-added products. In this Special Issue, we would like to collect your outstanding research related to the TEA and LCA of sustainable Bio-Energy production systems, with the focus on:
- Optimal bio-products or product portfolio with the maximum economic viability and minimum negative environmental impacts;
- Thermochemical versus biochemical technologies;
- Waste valorization;
- Bioconversion processes versus fossil fuel-based systems with CCS;
- Advanced biorefineries;
- Electrification of bioconversion processes.
Dr. Yaser Khojasteh
Dr. Marzouk Benali
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Techno-economic analysis
- Life cycle assessment
- Thermochemical conversion
- Biochemical conversion
- Biofuel
- Bioenergy
- Waste valorization
- Electrification
