About this Research Topic
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the urgent need to address global challenges such as waste management, sustainable energy production, and environmental conservation. Municipal solid waste (MSW) and lignocellulosic biomass represent abundant and underutilized resources that hold significant potential for the production of value-added products and bioenergy. Advanced valorization methods offer promising avenues for extracting maximum value from these organic materials, contributing to both economic prosperity and environmental sustainability.
However, despite the promising advancements in laboratory research, translating these methods from bench-scale experiments to large-scale applications presents formidable challenges. This process of
translational research requires overcoming various technical, economic, and regulatory barriers to ensure the viability and scalability of bioenergy production and value-added product extraction from MSW and lignocellulosic biomass.
This special issue aims to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to share their latest findings, innovative approaches, and practical insights in addressing these challenges. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange, this special issue seeks to advance the development and deployment of advanced valorization methods for MSW and lignocellulosic biomass, ultimately contributing to the transition towards a more sustainable and circular economy.
The goal of this special issue is to catalyze advancements in the field of waste management, sustainable energy production, and environmental conservation by focusing on the extraction of value-added products and bioenergy from organic fractions of municipal solid waste (MSW) and lignocellulosic biomass. Through a collaborative effort among researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, this special issue aims to address the challenges associated with translating advanced valorization methods from laboratory settings to real-world applications. By sharing cutting-edge research, innovative approaches, and practical insights, the goal is to accelerate the development and deployment of sustainable solutions that contribute to the transition towards a circular economy and a greener future.
This special issue invites contributions addressing various aspects of extracting value-added products and bioenergy from the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (MSW) and lignocellulosic biomass.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
• Advanced valorization methods for MSW and lignocellulosic biomass.
• Bioenergy production from OFMSW and lignocellulosic biomass.
• Extraction and utilization of value-added products from organic waste streams.
• Techno-economic analysis of waste-to-energy processes.
• Environmental impact assessment of valorization methods.
• Integration of waste management and renewable energy systems.
• Policy and regulatory frameworks for promoting sustainable waste management and bioenergy production.
• Challenges and opportunities in translating research findings from laboratory scale to commercial-scale applications.
• Case studies and practical insights from successful waste valorization projects.
• Future directions and emerging trends in the field of waste-to-energy and biorefinery technologies.
However, despite the promising advancements in laboratory research, translating these methods from bench-scale experiments to large-scale applications presents formidable challenges. This process of
translational research requires overcoming various technical, economic, and regulatory barriers to ensure the viability and scalability of bioenergy production and value-added product extraction from MSW and lignocellulosic biomass.
This special issue aims to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to share their latest findings, innovative approaches, and practical insights in addressing these challenges. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange, this special issue seeks to advance the development and deployment of advanced valorization methods for MSW and lignocellulosic biomass, ultimately contributing to the transition towards a more sustainable and circular economy.
The goal of this special issue is to catalyze advancements in the field of waste management, sustainable energy production, and environmental conservation by focusing on the extraction of value-added products and bioenergy from organic fractions of municipal solid waste (MSW) and lignocellulosic biomass. Through a collaborative effort among researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, this special issue aims to address the challenges associated with translating advanced valorization methods from laboratory settings to real-world applications. By sharing cutting-edge research, innovative approaches, and practical insights, the goal is to accelerate the development and deployment of sustainable solutions that contribute to the transition towards a circular economy and a greener future.
This special issue invites contributions addressing various aspects of extracting value-added products and bioenergy from the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (MSW) and lignocellulosic biomass.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
• Advanced valorization methods for MSW and lignocellulosic biomass.
• Bioenergy production from OFMSW and lignocellulosic biomass.
• Extraction and utilization of value-added products from organic waste streams.
• Techno-economic analysis of waste-to-energy processes.
• Environmental impact assessment of valorization methods.
• Integration of waste management and renewable energy systems.
• Policy and regulatory frameworks for promoting sustainable waste management and bioenergy production.
• Challenges and opportunities in translating research findings from laboratory scale to commercial-scale applications.
• Case studies and practical insights from successful waste valorization projects.
• Future directions and emerging trends in the field of waste-to-energy and biorefinery technologies.
Keywords: Environmental conservation, Lignocellulosic Biomass, Municipal solid waste, Sustainable energy production, Translational research, Valorization methods, Value-added products extraction, Waste management
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