Sustainable Biomass Utilization for Renewable Energy
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 638
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomass biorefinery; biomass pretreatment; enzymatic digestibility; biofuel production; energy conversion; fermentation; biofuel; alternative energy; biofuels and biomass energy conversion; storage and distribution
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will focus on the sustainable use of biomass as a renewable energy source, covering topics such as biomass pretreatment, enzymatic digestibility, biofuel production, and energy conversion technologies. It will explore innovative solutions for improving the efficiency of biomass processing, optimizing fermentation, and enhancing biofuel production. Additionally, it will address challenges in energy storage and distribution and integrating biomass-derived energy into existing energy grids. The aim is to provide insights into how biomass can contribute to reducing carbon emissions, enhancing energy security, and promoting a circular economy.
The purpose is to gather cutting-edge research on biomass technologies and foster collaboration among researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to accelerate the adoption of sustainable biomass energy solutions.
The Link to the Existing Literature: This Special Issue will build on existing research in biomass energy, addressing key gaps such as improving the efficiency of biomass pretreatment, enhancing enzymatic digestibility, and advancing bioenergy storage and distribution. It will also focus on integrating biomass into circular economy models and improving waste-to-energy technologies. By highlighting new developments and exploring holistic approaches, this Special Issue will extend the current body of knowledge and propose new directions for research and policy in the field of biomass energy.
This Special Issue will specifically address gaps in the current literature, such as the following:
Improving Efficiency in Biomass Pretreatment and Processing: Many existing studies explore individual pretreatment techniques, but there is limited research on integrated, multi-step approaches that combine multiple pretreatment methods for optimized efficiency.
Enhancing Enzymatic Digestibility and Biofuel Production: Current research focuses on optimizing specific enzymes or microorganisms for fermentation, but this Special Issue will explore broader, more holistic approaches to increasing digestibility and fermentation yield.
Bioenergy Storage and Grid Integration: While research on biomass conversion is robust, less attention has been given to how biomass-derived energy can be effectively stored and distributed within existing infrastructure. This Special Issue will provide a critical examination of the energy storage systems, smart grids, and policy frameworks necessary to integrate biofuels into the wider energy market.
Circular Economy in Biomass Utilization: By investigating how biomass can be more effectively incorporated into circular economy models, this Special Issue will extend the existing literature on waste-to-energy technologies, contributing to the sustainable valorization of biomass resources.
Dr. Zahoor
Dr. Wen Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomass conversion
- biofuels
- biomass pretreatment
- enzymatic digestibility
- fermentation technologies
- bioenergy
- sustainable energy
- renewable energy
- biomass processing
- energy storage
- energy distribution
- circular economy
- waste-to—energy technologies
- lignocellulosic biomass
- thermochemical conversion
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