Dear Colleagues,

The study for sustainable energy sources is becoming more important as global energy consumption increases. The biomass as input is one of the existing possibilities for the growth and long-term development of such sources. The introduction of a broad perspective in the analysis of thermal systems has been impacted and motivated by global demand for higher energy efficiency, which is partially driven by climate change but mainly by mobility and access to reduced energy costs. Biomass as a fuel cell has been extensively researched, and it is no longer a novel concept, nor does it pose any technical challenges. The usage of biomass can be rewarding because it can result in considerable economic gains due to the biomass's consistency. The main purpose of this special issue is to determine whether biomass, in the case of industry and microorganisms, can be a realistic alternative for separating the prospect of long-term expansion from the lack of competitiveness caused by high energy costs. Research indicated that biomass may be a reliable, sustainable, and permanent energy alternative to more traditional energy sources including propane gas, naphtha, and natural gas. At the same time, it can bring savings of 35% in energy costs related to steam generation.

(1) Outline the overall

1. Focus:

Biomass offers an alternative potential energy source, particularly in areas where feedstock’s are abundant. Technology is a vital component of development because it promotes and maintains growth in the economy. This is a summary of some of the most important aspects and views of biomass energy. The existing literature on biogas technology's ecological, social, cultural, and economic consequences is reviewed. The prospective and current use of biomass as an economic feedstock for the production of fuels, chemicals, and other materials is discussed. Higher-value products, on the other hand, are necessary to be fully competitive in an open market situation. Biogas technology should be supported, promoted, invested especially in remote rural areas according to the findings.

2. Scope and Specific topics

Academics, researchers, professional engineers, and scientists are welcomed to submit original, applicable, and high-quality scientific research and reviews on the following topics.

• Biomass technology for sustainable energy production: Challenges and opportunity.
• Innovation techniques in bioenergy for the sustainable growth of industries.
• Modern technologies, strategy, and perspective of biomass.
• Promising sources of energy from biomass.
• Anaerobic digestion as biomass generation: Environment friendly and economically feasible approach.
• Biomass residues for sustainable bio-products and energy: As circular bio-economy.
• Efficient extraction of biopolymer from biomass.
• Treatment techniques of biomass for biofuel production.
• Production of biofuel from microbial biomass

3. Purpose

This Special Issue aims to bring together high-quality original research and reviews that illustrate the critical role of biomass generation and its use as energy for sustainable developments. Contributions should focus on the generation of biomass from microbes or waste, where endless significant contributions can be made and can be of huge interest for future research prospects.

(2) Suggest how the issue will usefully supplement (relate to) existing literature.

Innovative advanced treatment techniques for use of different techniques in biomass production from different sources along with resource recovery of energy make a direct and positive impact on economic growth, the environment, and quality of life. Advanced approaches applied for improving processes and products create several avenues to increasing sustainability. The issue must cover the current state-of-the-art and future challenges in the development of a multifunctional strategy for energy and environmental applications. Full research papers and review articles are sought for this special issue.

Dr. Abdulaziz Atabani
Prof. Dr. Fares Abedalwally Ogleh AlMomani
Dr. Sunil Kumar
Guest Editors

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• energy from biomass
• alternative energy sources
• biofuel generation
• biomass production
• microbial biomass