Anaerobic Fermentation and Waste Valorization
A special issue of Fermentation (ISSN 2311-5637). This special issue belongs to the section "Industrial Fermentation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Agriculture, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, USA
Interests: anaerobic digestion; air quality; bioenergy; biofiltration; waste management
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue entitled "Anaerobic Fermentation and Waste Valorization" aims to present recent research on waste valorization using anaerobic fermentation technologies. Organic waste streams—including food waste, municipal solid waste, agricultural residues, and industrial processing by-products—represent a significant yet largely underutilized resource within the biosphere. Their effective management and valorization can play a critical role in advancing sustainability by reducing environmental impact, recovering valuable materials and energy, and fostering a more circular and resilient economy. Anaerobic fermentation technologies are particularly promising due to their versatility, scalability, and potential integration with other bioprocesses.
This Special Issue seeks to explore a broad range of topics, from laboratory-scale innovations to pilot- and industrial-scale applications, as well as life cycle assessment (LCA), techno-economic analysis (TEA), and policy implications. By bringing together interdisciplinary research and real-world case studies, the Special Issue aims to highlight the transformative potential of anaerobic fermentation for waste valorization. We welcome original research papers, review articles, and case studies. The focal areas include, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Innovative anaerobic fermentation for value-added products such as acids, biofuels, or other bioproducts.
- Lab or pilot studies on dark fermentation and dry (solid-state) fermentation.
- Development of anaerobic fermentation technologies including Anaerobic Digestion (AD), Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactors (AnMBRs), Bio-Electrochemical Systems (BESs), and chain elongation.
- LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) and TEA (Techno-Economic Analysis) of pilot or industrial scale anaerobic fermentation and waste valorization projects.
- Global or regional trends, progress, key highlights, and case studies related to anaerobic fermentation and waste valorization.
We look forward to your valuable contributions to this exciting field.
Prof. Dr. Liangcheng Yang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- circular economy
- waste-to-energy (WtE)
- microbial fermentation
- lactic acid
- volatile fatty acids
- ethanol and higher alcohols
- biofuels
- sustainability
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