Advanced Biofuel Production Processes and Technologies
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Biological Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 226
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advanced biofuel preparation technologies employ modern and cutting-edge methods to transform biomass into resource-efficient, sustainable green fuels, offering a promising fossil fuel replacement or complement. Over time, biofuels have evolved from first-generation to fourth-generation technologies, with next-generation biofuels emerging as a cornerstone for a sustainable future. These advancements have enabled the utilization of diverse feedstocks, including agricultural residues, algae, and organic waste, contributing to a circular economy.
Innovative methods such as thermochemical processes, catalytic conversion, and enzymatic hydrolysis have significantly enhanced fuel yield, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. These technologies are continuously evolving to improve process efficiency and resource utilization. Automation and advanced processing technologies are pivotal in streamlining biofuel production, enhancing scalability, and ensuring environmental sustainability. These innovations align with global goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate climate change, and transition toward renewable energy systems. With ongoing research and development, biofuel technologies are poised to play a vital role in creating a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable energy future. This Special Issue entitled “Advanced Biofuel Production Processes and Technologies” seeks high-quality works focusing on modern and innovative methods of biofuel production and processing.
Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advanced technologies for the characterization of biomass for biofuels;
- Innovative physicochemical methods for biofuel production;
- Processing and upgradation technologies for biofuels;
- Enzymatic or bioenhanced biofuel production;
- Mathematical modelling for efficient biofuel production;
- Life cycle analysis of biofuel production processes;
- Integration of biofuel in sustainable and circular economy;
- Biofuels for the mitigation of climate change;
- Novel/next-generation biomass for advanced biofuels.
Dr. Abhijeet Singh
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- next-generation biofuels
- sustainable biofuels
- advanced processing technologies
- life cycle analysis
- mathematical modelling
- biomass characterization
- climate change mitigation
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