Advanced Biomass Analysis and Conversion Technology
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2025 | Viewed by 513
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The demand for renewable resources is increasing rapidly because of the limited availability of fossil fuels and high greenhouse gas emissions. By 2050, biomass energy is projected to account for 16% of total global energy consumption. As an environmentally sustainable alternative to petroleum resources, biomass can produce diverse platform chemicals and realize a circular economy. Thermochemical recycling replaces the need for landfills and incineration by utilizing the carbon resources of biomass as carbon-neutral targets. The optimization of biomass conversion focuses on improving energy yields, enhancing product quality, and reducing environmental impacts. Advanced techniques such as parameter control, catalyst application, and process integration are used to boost efficiency and reduce waste. Furthermore, optimized utilization of biomass-derived products, such as biochar for soil amendment and biofuels for energy, supports carbon sequestration and the circular economy. With global interest in reducing carbon footprints and fostering renewable energy sources, the optimization of biomass conversion and pyrolysis is crucial for achieving climate goals and enhancing resource efficiency.
This Special Issue on “Advanced Biomass Analysis and Conversion Technology” seeks high-quality works focusing on high-value utilization of biomass. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Pyrolysis and gasification of biomass;
- Process integration and optimization;
- Biofuel production and biochar utilization;
- Carbon capture, utilization and storage;
- Environment–energy–economy analysis.
Dr. Shengyu Xie
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biomass
- hydrothermal treatment
- pyrolysis
- gasification
- process optimization
- biofuels
- chemical feedstocks
- biochar
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