Bioconversion and Thermochemical Processing of Waste Biomass for Sustainable Energy
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 62
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bioenergy; biomass; sustainability; process design; optimization
Interests: bioenergy; biomass; sustainability; process design; optimisation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing need for sustainable and renewable energy solutions has intensified research into waste biomass valorization. Converting agricultural residues, industrial by-products, and organic waste into biofuels and bio-based products offers a promising route to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and mitigate environmental impacts. Bioprocessing and thermochemical technologies, including anaerobic digestion, microbial fermentation, hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), pyrolysis, and gasification, enhance energy recovery and develop efficient bioenergy pathways. Advancements in process optimization, machine learning applications, and techno-economic assessments further improve these technologies' feasibility.
This Special Issue on the “Bioprocessing and Thermochemical Conversion of Waste Biomass for Sustainable Energy” seeks high-quality research on innovative approaches to biomass valorization, energy-efficient process development, and sustainability assessments. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Bioprocessing technologies such as anaerobic digestion and microbial fermentation for biofuels and biogas production.
- Thermochemical conversion methods, including HTL, pyrolysis, and gasification for biofuels, biochar, and syngas.
- Integration of biological and thermochemical processes to enhance energy yield and product quality.
- Machine learning and AI applications for process optimization and predictive modeling.
- Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment of biomass-to-energy systems.
- Co-processing of waste biomass with other renewable energy sources for improved conversion efficiency.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that align with the theme of this Special Issue.
Dr. Sabah Mariyam
Dr. Mohammad Alherbawi
Prof. Dr. Gordon Mckay
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioprocessing
- thermochemical conversion
- waste biomass valorization
- hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL)
- pyrolysis
- gasification
- anaerobic digestion
- microbial fermentation
- machine learning in bioenergy
- techno-economic and life cycle assessment
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