Renewable Energy Horizons: Biomass Waste Valorization
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 346
Special Issue Editor
Interests: industrial big data analysis; simulation and analysis of energy-conversion processes; air quality and climate; waste & by-product valorisation; Industrial; hydrothermal carbonization; pyrolysis and gasification; renewable energy; circular economy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the era of escalating energy demands and environmental challenges, the valorization of biomass waste stands as a pivotal strategy within the renewable energy landscape. This Special Issue, entitled "Renewable Energy Horizons: Biomass Waste Valorization," seeks to present cutting-edge research and technological innovations to harness biomass waste for sustainable energy solutions and resource recovery.
Key Themes:
- Sources and Types of Biomass Waste: Examine diverse biomass waste streams from agricultural, industrial, and urban sources, including residues from food processing and forestry.
- Conversion Technologies and Methods: Highlight advanced techniques such as hydrothermal carbonization, pyrolysis, chemical activation, and gasification, assessing their efficiency, scalability, and economic feasibility.
- Products and Applications: Investigate renewable products like activated carbons, biofuels, and biochars, with applications in water purification, energy storage, and industrial processes.
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability: Evaluate the ecological benefits, including reduced emissions, enhanced soil health, and alignment with circular economy principles.
- Policy and Market Dynamics: Explore regulatory frameworks and market opportunities for biomass valorization, offering insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders.
This Special Issue aims to promote interdisciplinary dialogue, advancing research in biomass waste valorization to support clean energy goals and sustainable development. We invite researchers, engineers, and professionals from academia, industry, and government to submit high-quality papers addressing this critical topic.
Prof. Dr. Fidel Vallejo Gallardo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biomass waste
- valorization
- renewable energy
- biofuels
- anaerobic digestion
- pyrolysis
- gasification
- fermentation
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