Dear Colleagues,

Biomass energy technology plays an increasingly pivotal role in the realm of sustainable energy solutions. This Special Issue aims to deliver a comprehensive examination of biomass energy technology, covering its fundamental aspects, applications, advantages, integrated strategies, and future research avenues. Biomass energy technology is primarily concerned with the conversion of organic materials, such as plant matter and waste, into valuable energy resources. This multifaceted field encompasses diverse technologies, including biomass combustion, gasification, anaerobic digestion, and biofuel production. The adaptability of biomass as an energy source underscores its essential role in the transition towards cleaner and renewable energy solutions.

Our scientific journal is devoted to promoting a profound understanding of and progress in biomass energy technology. Our scope includes, but is not confined to, investigations into biomass feedstock selection, conversion processes, efficiency enhancements, environmental implications, economic assessments, policy considerations, and emerging trends. Additionally, the carbon cycle, the net energy efficiency of bioenergy systems, sustainability evaluation, and biodiversity concerns are all related to biomass and the environment. In addressing the escalating global energy demand and environmental challenges, forthcoming research in biomass energy technology should concentrate on the following focal points:

• Innovations in conversion processes to maximize energy output and diminish emissions.
• Sustainable management of feedstock resources and their availability.
• Integration with other renewable energy sources to fortify a resilient energy grid.
• Adoption of circular economy principles for waste-to-energy solutions.
• Technological advancements catering to small-scale, decentralized biomass systems.
• Holistic evaluations of socio-economic and environmental impacts to uphold sustainability.
• The production of feedstock in connection to forestry, silviculture, agronomy, and agriculture.

Biomass energy technology is amenable to integration within the broader energy landscape, synergizing with other renewable sources like wind and solar. It is our hope that through the dissemination of knowledge and research in this field, we can collectively accelerate the adoption and optimization of biomass energy technologies for a cleaner and more sustainable future.

Dr. Georgiana Moiceanu
Dr. Irina Aura Istrate
Guest Editors

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• biomaterials
• bioenergy
• energy efficiency
• bioeconomy
• green fuels
• feed production
• ecosystem
• renewables
• sustainable fuels
• plant biotechnology for fuel crops
• biorefining
• machine learning for energy estimation
• biofuel process
• bioethanol
• biodiesel
• biopolymers
• chemical engineering in biofuels
• hydrolysis of biomass to sugars
• gasification
• pyrolysis
• properties of biofuels
• energy content of fuel drops
• energy content of biofuels
• bioproducts
• green chemistry
• environment/environmental
• agricultural waste
• green household waste
• biorenewables
• renewable energy
• biobased fuels and chemicals
• biomass pretreatment and fractionation
• agriculture
• agronomy
• sustainability of energy
• biorefinery
• green raw materials
• biofuel cells