Recent Advances in 4E (Energy, Exergy, Economic, and Environmental) Analysis of Chemical Processes for the Biofuels and Bioenergy Production

Dear Colleagues,

Rising concerns about climate change have brought many countries under increasing pressure to minimize net CO2 emissions. To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, biomass energy has been considered as one of the most promising types of clean energy to be utilized. In addition, the demand for various biofuels for numerous applications (transport, aviation, maritime, power and heating, biopolymer, etc.) in the circular economy has been growing rapidly. Typically, the chemical process of biofuels production can be simply classified as thermochemical and biological routes. Many biofuels are already used in various aspects of our daily lives. However, there is still lots of room for growth and, therefore, a continuous effort is necessary to develop new technologies for achieving good quality, environmentally friendly, and cost-competitive biofuels and bioenergy. In this regard, it is essential to explore the thermodynamic efficiency (energy and exergy), economic viability, and environmental impact of the latest advanced biofuels production and biomass energy conversion processes.

This Special Issue on “Recent Advances in 4E (energy, exergy, economic, and environmental) Analysis of Chemical Processes for the Biofuels and Bioenergy Production” intends to invite the latest research that addresses the thermodynamic, techno-economic, and environmental analysis of various biofuels production processes and energy conversion systems. Topics include, but are not limited to: 

• Process system engineering;
• Biofuels production;
• Waste-to-energy process;
• Biorefinery process;
• Bioproducts production combined heat and power plant;
• Bioreactor design, engineering, and control;
• Biomass energy with CO2 capture for negative emissions;
• Circular economy.

Dr. Po-Chih Kuo
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aziz
Dr. Zhi-Yan (Rock) Du
Guest Editors

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