Utilization of Biomass Fuels and Combustion Emission Control in Low Carbon Energy System

Dear Colleagues,

The transition to a low-carbon energy system is vital for mitigating the environmental impacts of conventional energy sources and combating climate change. Biomass fuels offer a promising solution as renewable and abundantly available resources for sustainable energy production. This Special Issue, entitled "Utilization of Biomass Fuels and Combustion Emission Control in Low Carbon Energy System", aims to showcase the progress and knowledge in the field of biomass fuel utilization and the control of combustion emissions. Biomass fuels encompass various waste resources, including agricultural biomass, municipal solid waste, and sewage sludge. These resources hold immense potential for meeting the energy demands of future low-carbon energy systems. Thermochemical conversion processes, such as combustion, gasification, and pyrolysis, offer eco-friendly solutions for harnessing energy from biomass fuels. In this context, several intriguing examples include the production and combustion of producer gas, torrefaction and pyrolysis for the generation of coal alternatives, and the hydrothermal process for the production of liquid fuels.

While biomass fuels are generally considered "carbon-neutral" due to their renewable nature, their utilization can give rise to significant pollutant emissions. These emissions include NOx/SOx, heavy metals, particulate matter, soot, VOCs, and PAHs. The increasing share of biomass fuels in the energy system necessitates a deeper theoretical understanding of the combustion process and the development of reliable methodologies for pollution control within combustion systems. This Special Issue aims to explore these challenges and opportunities for further research. It is hoped that this Special Issue will serve as a platform to disseminate cutting-edge research, advancements, and innovative solutions in the field of biomass fuel utilization and combustion emission control. We invite contributions from researchers, scientists, and engineers involved in theoretical investigations, experimental studies, and practical applications related to biomass fuel utilization and its environmental impact.

Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to:

• All aspects of biomass/waste thermochemical conversion, special attention being paid to combustion and co-firing with coal;
• Biomass gasification;
• Pyrolysis of biomass and other wastes for high-quality fuels;
• Emission control of the aforementioned process;
• Particulate matter formation and control during the combustion process;
• LCA and TEA of related processes and industrial applications;

Dr. Zhongfa Hu
Dr. Yuan Xue
Dr. Zia ur Rahman
Prof. Dr. Xuebin Wang
Guest Editors

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• biomass fuels
• thermochemical conversion
• life cycle assessment for the utilization of biomass fuels
• techno-economic analysis for the utilization of biomass fuels
• combustion emission
• case study
• low-carbon energy system