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Innovative Utilization of Biomass for Sustainable Energy Production

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 1157

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Dr. Tomasz K. Suchocki

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Institute of Fluid Flow Machinery, Polish Academy of Sciences, 80-231 Gdańsk, Poland
Interests: pyrolysis fuels; diesel engine; turbines; altrernative fuels; fuel blends
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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue explores groundbreaking research and advancements in converting biomass, particularly agro-waste, into sustainable energy and high-value products. Emphasizing innovative technologies and methodologies, it covers topics such as advanced biomass-conversion techniques, biofuel production, thermochemical and biochemical processes, and the integration of biomass energy systems with other renewables. Additionally, it addresses environmental impact assessments, supply chain innovations, and economic perspectives. By highlighting these areas, this Special Issue aims to foster interdisciplinary approaches and practical applications that contribute significantly to sustainable energy solutions and the valorization of biomass.

It is my pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript for this Special Issue. Full papers, communications, and reviews are all welcome.

Dr. Tomasz K. Suchocki
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Keywords

  • biomass
  • sustainable energy
  • biomass conversion
  • biofuel
  • biomass energy

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Material Properties Changes Caused by High Temperature Drying—Corn Cobs Case Study
by Marek Wróbel, Marcin Jewiarz, Jozef Krilek and Luiza Dmochowska-Kuc
Materials 2025, 18(10), 2302; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18102302 - 15 May 2025
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Biomass is an energy source with variable physico-chemical properties. Thermal treatments lower moisture and volatile matter contents. They also raise the high heating value (HHV). This is especially desirable for agro-wastes with low-energy potential, like maize cobs. To make pellets from biomass, it [...] Read more.
Biomass is an energy source with variable physico-chemical properties. Thermal treatments lower moisture and volatile matter contents. They also raise the high heating value (HHV). This is especially desirable for agro-wastes with low-energy potential, like maize cobs. To make pellets from biomass, it is important to keep the lignin intact. It is responsible for particle adhesion. This paper presents a study focused on high-temperature drying of maize cobs. The process temperatures were selected from a range between 60 and 220 °C. The upper temperature limit prevents significant lignin breakdown. We also do not exceed the self-ignition temperature of the raw material. The study analyzed changes in basic technical parameters. These include moisture content, ash content, volatile matter, and HHV. We tested the grinding and densification process. We measured the raw material’s particle size distribution (PSD), specific density, and the mechanical durability (DU) of the agglomerates. The study showed a positive effect of high-temperature drying on the technical parameters. We found that the drying of corn cobs at a temperature of 180 °C gives the best results. Both PSD and DU values indicate that it is possible to create quality compacted biofuels from this material. Full article
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Comparative Analysis of Energy Viability of Crop Residue from Different Corn Varieties
by Raquel García-Mateos, María Teresa Miranda, José Ignacio Arranz, Pilar Romero, Francisco José Sepúlveda and Santiago Cuellar-Borrego
Materials 2025, 18(7), 1683; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18071683 - 7 Apr 2025
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The valorization of agricultural residues assumes a pivotal position in the circular economy by transforming waste into a useful and environmentally friendly product, with the cultivation of corn, as one of the world’s predominant crops, being crucial. This article aimed to investigate the [...] Read more.
The valorization of agricultural residues assumes a pivotal position in the circular economy by transforming waste into a useful and environmentally friendly product, with the cultivation of corn, as one of the world’s predominant crops, being crucial. This article aimed to investigate the feasibility of using residues from corn crop as biofuels, going more in-depth into determining the effect that crop variety may have on its thermal qualities. Specifically, 12 samples of corn crop residues were studied in three main groups: conventional, forage, and transgenic varieties. To achieve this, proximate and ultimate analyses, thermogravimetric analyses, and differential scanning calorimetry were conducted, along with a study of gas emissions and a statistical comparison of different varieties. From the results obtained, it is worth highlighting the low ash content in all the samples (between 5.55% and 8.42%) and high calorific values (higher than 17 MJ/kg in all cases), as well as optimal thermal results for all the samples studied in both pyrolysis and combustion processes. Significant differences were found between the different varieties; in particular, it was observed that the forage variety presented more optimal conditions for its application in both processes. This may represent a potential competitive advantage for the forage varieties. Full article
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