Valorization of Biogenic and Not Biogenic Residuals/Byproducts from Thermochemical Processes: Diagnostic, Product Characterization, and Emissions Control

Dear Colleagues,

Energy transition and decarbonization toward cleaner energy require the utilization of new technologies and energy sources. Key issues are diversifying fuels, combining renewable with fossil sources, abatement and/or recovery and valorization of pollutant by-products. 

Thermochemical processes are well assessed approaches for biomass, waste and byproducts valorization, even if formation mechanisms of pollutants in combustion, gasification, and pyrolysis are still open concerns.  

Contributions regarding diagnostics for the study of pollutants formation in thermochemical processes of biogenic and not biogenic residuals/byproducts valorization (combustion, gasification), characterization of process products, strategies for the reduction of emissions as well as integrations of multiple processes or the enhancement of co-processes are issues closely linked to the focus of this Special Issue.

Dr. Barbara Apicella
Dr. Giovanna Ruoppolo
Guest Editors

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