Recent Research on Biomass and Waste Pyrolysis for Sustainable Fuel Production

Dear Colleagues,

The global transition toward sustainable energy solutions has intensified the need for alternative fuel sources derived from renewable and waste materials. Pyrolysis, a thermochemical conversion process, offers a promising pathway to transform biomass and various waste streams (e.g., agricultural residues, municipal solid waste, plastics) into valuable fuels, chemicals, and carbon materials. This Special Issue, "Recent Research on Biomass and Waste Pyrolysis for Sustainable Fuel Production", aims to compile cutting-edge studies that advance the understanding, optimization, and application of pyrolysis technologies for sustainable energy generation.

We invite contributions that explore innovative approaches in pyrolysis process design, reactor technologies, catalytic upgrading, and product characterization. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Feedstock development: Novel biomass sources, waste-derived feedstocks, and their pretreatment methods.
• Process optimization: Advances in slow, fast, and catalytic pyrolysis for enhanced bio-oil, syngas, or biochar yields.
• Catalysis and upgrading: Catalytic pyrolysis and downstream refining techniques to improve fuel quality.
• Environmental and economic assessments: Life cycle analysis (LCA), techno-economic feasibility, and carbon footprint reduction.
• Emerging applications: Integration of pyrolysis products (e.g., bio-oil, biochar) in energy systems, carbon sequestration, or circular economy frameworks.

This Special Issue seeks to foster interdisciplinary research bridging engineering, chemistry, environmental science, and policy. By showcasing recent breakthroughs, we aim to highlight pyrolysis’s role in decarbonizing energy systems and promoting waste-to-energy strategies. Researchers are encouraged to submit original research articles, reviews, and case studies that contribute to the sustainable production of fuels from biomass and waste resources.

We look forward to your submissions to advance this critical field toward a cleaner energy future.

Dr. Shiliang Wu
Dr. Dongxu Cui
Guest Editors

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