About this Research Topic
In the field of renewable energy, the conversion of biomass residues and municipal biowaste into biofuels and biocrude is gaining increasing attention. The pressing need to find sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels has led to the exploration of various waste materials as potential resources. Particularly, food and forestry residues represent a vast, underutilized pool with significant potential for energy production. These residues not only offer a solution to waste management issues but also provide a high-energy-density resource that could be transformed into valuable biofuels and biochemicals, aligning with global sustainability goals.
This Research Topic aims to delve deep into the technological advancements and scientific understandings in the production of transportation biofuels from biocrude derived from waste. It focuses on the evaluation of various thermochemical conversion processes, such as hydrothermal liquefaction and pyrolysis, and their efficiency in converting biowaste to energy-rich biocrude. The goal is to foster developments that enhance the quality and yield of biofuels that are compatible with existing fuel infrastructure while maintaining lower greenhouse gas emissions.
To gather further insights into sustainable biofuel production, this Research Topic will explore a range of emerging and advanced technologies. We welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Hydrothermal liquefaction, including solvothermal techniques;
• Advanced hydrogenation techniques;
• Pyrolysis processes;
• Bioconversion strategies;
• Gasification methods;
This Research Topic encourages submissions of Research articles, Review articles, Mini Reviews, and Perspectives to build a comprehensive understanding of the latest scientific developments and technological innovations in biowaste to biofuel conversion processes.
This Research Topic aims to delve deep into the technological advancements and scientific understandings in the production of transportation biofuels from biocrude derived from waste. It focuses on the evaluation of various thermochemical conversion processes, such as hydrothermal liquefaction and pyrolysis, and their efficiency in converting biowaste to energy-rich biocrude. The goal is to foster developments that enhance the quality and yield of biofuels that are compatible with existing fuel infrastructure while maintaining lower greenhouse gas emissions.
To gather further insights into sustainable biofuel production, this Research Topic will explore a range of emerging and advanced technologies. We welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Hydrothermal liquefaction, including solvothermal techniques;
• Advanced hydrogenation techniques;
• Pyrolysis processes;
• Bioconversion strategies;
• Gasification methods;
This Research Topic encourages submissions of Research articles, Review articles, Mini Reviews, and Perspectives to build a comprehensive understanding of the latest scientific developments and technological innovations in biowaste to biofuel conversion processes.
Keywords: Biowaste, biocrude, biofuels, conversion technologies, biomass
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