Converting Waste Nitrogen to Bioenergy

Dear Colleagues,

Bioenergy is an important form of low-carbon, clean and renewable energy. Developing bioenergy is a promising way to solve the dilemmas related to energy and food shortages, as well as challenges faced by the environment. However,  clearing forest land for the cultivation of bioenergy crops will indirectly increase CO₂ emissions due to land-use change and similar activities. Recycling waste nitrogen to produce bioenergy is an attractive notion because it can reduce the competition of farmland use and reduce additional investments in chemical fertilizer. For example, domestic sewage, livestock wastewater, garden waste, crop residue and food waste can all be reused. The topics of this Special Issue extend from theoretical to practical knowledge and tests of reusing various kinds of waste nitrogen to produce bioenergy. Articles on a wide variety of topics including, but not limited to, the innovative and low–carbon technology of reusing waste nitrogen in practice; the accompanying cost-benefit analysis or feasibility analysis; and the value of the net GHG mitigation on a regional or global scale will be considered for publication. Comprehensive review articles are also welcomed.

Dr. Yuanyuan Du
Dr. Kang Xu
Guest Editors

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• renewable energy
• livestock waste
• crop residue
• food waste
• garden waste
• cost-benefit analysis
• nitrogen cycle
• carbon neutral