The Sustainability of Biomass and Bioenergy in a Future Bioeconomy

Dear Colleagues,

As the world transitions toward more sustainable development pathways, biomass and bioenergy have emerged as essential for the future bioeconomy. However, their long-term viability depends on a careful assessment of environmental, social, technological, and economic factors. Energy transformations require the exploration of potential solutions. Biomass and biofuels are vital components in the energy transition, supporting sustainable development goals. This Special Issue, “The Sustainability of Biomass and Bioenergy in a Future Bioeconomy”, aims to explore innovative pathways, technologies, and policy frameworks that enable the responsible production and use of biomass resources for energy and materials, including emerging bio-based hydrogen systems.

In this Special Issue, original research articles, reviews, communications, and concept papers are welcome, and research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Innovations in conversion technologies (thermochemical, biochemical, electrochemical, and photobiological) for advanced biofuels and hydrogen production; 
• Policy instruments and market mechanisms promoting sustainable biomass use; 
• Life-cycle assessment (LCA) and sustainability metrics of biomass, bioenergy, advanced biofuels, and biohydrogen systems; 
• Circular bioeconomy models integrating energy, materials, and waste valorization;
• Carbon neutrality, carbon accounting, and climate mitigation potentials of biomass-based and hydrogen-based energy systems; 
• Integration of advanced biofuels, bioenergy, and biohydrogen into circular bioeconomy models for energy, materials, and waste valorization; 
• Socioeconomic impacts and governance frameworks for sustainable bioenergy; 
• Regional and global perspectives on biomass supply chains and sustainability trade-off.

Prof. Dr. Silvia Layara Floriani Andersen
Prof. Dr. Elise Watzko
Prof. Dr. Astrid Altamar Consuegra
Guest Editors

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