Assessment and Utilization of Bioenergy and Biomaterials Processes
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Biological Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 January 2026 | Viewed by 30
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hydrogen energy; energy systems; energy storage; hybrid energy storage; stationary power production; fuel cells; SOFCs; renewable fuels; sector coupling; techno-economical optimization; control and diagnosis; artificial intelligence
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Interests: bioenergy; biogas; hydrogen energy; wastewater treatment; bioalcool; bioconversion; biomass; biowaste; renewable fuels; energy valorization
Interests: energy transition; conversion technologies; sustainable design processes; life cycle assessment; exergy assessment
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bioenergy, derived from biological sources, offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, while biomaterials provide innovative solutions for various industries, including healthcare, agriculture, and manufacturing.
This Special Issue aims to explore the latest advancements in bioenergy and biomaterials processes, focusing on their assessment, optimization, and practical applications.
We invite contributions that address the following topics:
- Technological Innovations: Cutting-edge technologies in bioenergy production, such as anaerobic digestion, dark fermentation, bioethanol, biodiesel, or other platform biochemical synthesis, renewable carbon, etc.
- Sustainability Assessments: Life cycle analysis, environmental impact assessments, and economic evaluations of bioenergy and biomaterials processes.
- Biomass Utilization: Efficient conversion of biomass into energy and materials, including advancements in feedstock selection and processing techniques.
- Applications in Industry: Case studies and practical implementations of bioenergy and biomaterials in real-world scenarios, highlighting their benefits and challenges.
- Policy and Regulation: Examination of policies and regulations that support or hinder the development and deployment of bioenergy and biomaterials technologies.
This issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of bioenergy and biomaterials research, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among scientists, engineers, policymakers, and industry professionals. By showcasing innovative research and practical applications, we hope to contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy and material solutions that address global environmental and economic challenges.
We look forward to your submissions and to advancing the field together.
Dr. Arianna Baldinelli
Guest Editor
Dr. Fethya Salem
Dr. Pablo A. Silva Ortiz
Guest Editor Assistants
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- bioenergy
- biomaterials
- biomass
- biowaste
- alternative fuels
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