Advances in Biotransformation of Agricultural Waste: Opportunities and Challenges
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Innovative Cropping Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024
Special Issue Editor
Interests: Circular economy, biofuel, algal biotechnology, waste valorization, life-cycle assessment, zero carbon emission technology, biorefinery
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Special Issue Information
Dear colleagues,
The biotransformation of agricultural waste presents promising opportunities for sustainable waste management and resource utilization. Through biotransformation processes facilitated by enzymes, microbial degradation, and fermentation, this waste can be converted into valuable products such as biofuels, biopolymers, and biochemicals. Bioprocessing techniques, including anaerobic digestion and biorefinery, play pivotal roles in extracting energy and nutrients from agricultural residues. However, challenges such as the optimization of bioprocessing conditions, identification of suitable biocatalysts, and economic viability persist. Additionally, the establishment of integrated biorefinery systems is essential for maximizing resource utilization and minimizing environmental impact. The successful biotransformation of agricultural waste not only reduces environmental pollution but also contributes to the development of a circular economy by converting waste into valuable resources. Collaborative efforts in research and development are needed to overcome these challenges and realize the full potential of biotransformation in transforming agricultural waste into sustainable solutions for energy production, environmental remediation, and the development of bio-based products. In this Special Issue, we aim to gather high-quality research outcomes on the advances in and applications of the biotransformation of agricultural waste. Specifically, the Special Issue will cover (but is not limited to) the following topics:
- Innovative and novel agricultural waste biotransformation processes, technologies, and systems;
- Design and process modeling of agricultural waste biotransformation;
- Life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis of biotransformation of agricultural waste.
Dr. Yoong Kit Leong
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- renewable resources, biotransformation, value-added products, anaerobic digestion, biorefinery, waste-to-energy, sustainable agriculture, waste reduction, circular economy, life cycle assessment
