Sustainable Energetic Valorization of Waste and Transformation of Biomass for Improved Energy Efficiency
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editors
Interests: activated carbon; film; wood; bamboo; adsorption; electrochemical; wood modification
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The conversion of waste into energy serves not only as a means to address environmental challenges but also as a pivotal step in a successful energy transition and, through technological innovation, policy support, and optimised business models, energy efficiency can be significantly enhanced, propelling society towards the goals of zero waste and net-zero carbon emissions. Future efforts must prioritise balancing technical viability, environmental sustainability, and societal acceptance to establish a collaborative, sustainable energy ecosystem. Consequently, this Special Issue will focus on the following sustainable research areas and their associated developments:
- Waste-to-energy technologies, encompassing biomass conversion techniques (anaerobic digestion, thermochemical conversion, and biochemical conversion), thermochemical conversion (gasification and pyrolysis), and biochemical conversion (fermentation for ethanol production and biohydrogenation), along with related extension work.
- Energy efficiency enhancement strategies, including the exploration of circular economy models, cascading energy utilisation, carbon capture and storage, and associated extension work.
Dr. Zhigao Liu
Dr. Penglian Wei
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- energy storage
- thermal conductivity
- electrical conductivity
- biomass materials
- functional modification
- sustainability
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