Next-Generation Biomass Gasification and Resource Recovery: Driving Sustainability and Circularity
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Engineering and Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 147
Special Issue Editors
Interests: circular economy; renewable energy; decarbonization; waste valorization
Interests: thermochemical conversion processes; biochar production; fluidized bed reactors engineering; solid waste treatment technology; treatment of gaseous emissions; environmental impact of energy conversion processes
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will center on advancing biomass gasification technologies and resource recovery strategies to enhance efficiency, scalability, and environmental sustainability. It will emphasize the integration of these technologies into circular economy frameworks to minimize waste, reduce carbon emissions, and promote sustainable resource use.
The scope of this Special Issue encompasses a wide range of topics related to biomass gasification and resource recovery, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Advanced biomass gasification techniques and technologies;
- Process optimization and integration for improved efficiency and sustainability;
- Life cycle assessment and environmental impact analysis in biomass gasification systems;
- Policy and regulatory frameworks supporting biomass gasification and resource recovery;
- Economic analysis and market potential of next-generation biomass gasification technologies;
- Case studies and pilot projects demonstrating practical applications and outcomes;
- Synergies between biomass gasification and other renewable energy systems.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to achieve the following:
- Showcase cutting-edge research and developments in biomass gasification and resource recovery;
- Highlight the role of these technologies in achieving sustainability goals and supporting circular economy principles;
- Provide a platform for researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to exchange knowledge and collaborate in advancing these technologies;
- Address the socio-economic and environmental challenges associated with biomass utilization and resource recovery;
- Contribute to the global discourse on sustainable energy solutions and resource management.
This Special Issue will supplement and extend the existing literature in several meaningful ways:
- The Special Issue will offer a comprehensive overview, integrating technology, policy, economics, and environmental impacts in biomass gasification, filling existing knowledge gaps.
- The Special Issue will emphasize next-generation biomass gasification technologies and innovative approaches, pushing the boundaries of current practices.
- Contributions will expand the conversation to include resource recovery and waste minimization through gasification, demonstrating contributions to sustainable and resilient economic systems.
- These will include socio-economic impacts, market dynamics, and policy frameworks related to biomass gasification, providing insights for integrating these technologies into sustainable development strategies.
Dr. Seyedeh Azadeh Alavi Borazjani
Prof. Dr. Luís Tarelho
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomass gasification
- resource recovery
- circular economy
- sustainability
- renewable energy
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