Advanced Thermo-Chemical Conversion Technologies for Clean Energy and Materials
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: low-grade carbon material; thermo-chemical conversion technology; carbon material
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Efficient energy and resource utilization of low-grade carboneaous materials such as biomass, low rank coal, and organic solid wastes are ideal solutions to recover waste energy and decrease CO2 emissions for the next decades based on the important role of caboneaous materials. This Special Issue will provide the lastest information advanced thermo-chemical conversion techonologies for upgrading low-grade carboneaous materials.
The global transition toward sustainable energy systems and circular economies demands innovative solutions to convert biomass, waste, and other low-grade carbonaceous resources into clean energy and high-value materials. Thermo-chemical conversion technologies—such as gasification, pyrolysis, hydrothermal liquefaction, and torrefaction—have emerged as pivotal pathways to address energy security, environmental degradation, and resource scarcity. These technologies not only enable the valorization of low-grade feedstocks but also contribute to carbon neutrality by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, challenges remain in optimizing process efficiency, scaling up technologies, minimizing environmental footprints, and enhancing the economic viability of these systems. This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary advancements that push the boundaries of thermo-chemical conversion, fostering a sustainable future through science-driven innovation.
This Special Issue on “Advanced Thermo-Chemical Conversion Technologies for Clean Energy and Materials” seeks high-quality work focusing on advanced thermo-chemical conversion technologies for the efficient resource and energy untilization of low-grade carboneaous materials.
Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Thermo-chemical conversion technology;
- Mechanism and kinetic study;
- Value-added product utilization;
- Life cycle analysis.
Dr. Zhenzhong Hu
Dr. Xianqing Zhu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomass
- coal
- organic solid waste
- hydrothermal carbonization
- pyrolysis
- gasification
- combustion
- carbon fiber
- supercapacitor
- green asphalt
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