Thermochemical Conversion of Bioresources: Pathways to Circular Economy

Dear Colleagues,

In the contemporary era, the paradigm of a circular economy has risen to prominence as a sustainable model that seeks to enhance efficiency and reduce wastefulness through the continual use of resources. Conjoined with this is the thermochemical conversion technology, a method that transforms bioresources—organic materials such as plant or animal matter—into valuable products, including fuel, thereby participating in a regenerative cycle of resource management. It embodies principles such as recycling and recovery, encouraging a closed-loop system of production that is inherently sustainable. This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research and insights that delineate the pathways to embed thermochemical conversion technologies into the circular economy paradigm. We welcomes contributions that focus on a range of topics including, but not limited to:

• novel thermochemical conversion techniques and their efficiency;
• analysis of existing projects utilizing thermochemical conversion of bioresources;
• integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in optimizing thermochemical processes;
• economic and environmental impact assessments of real-world applications;
• regulatory challenges and solutions in implementing thermochemical conversion technologies;
• assessing the societal benefits of transitioning to a circular economy through thermochemical conversion;
• evaluating the environmental footprint of bioresources conversion technologies;
• case studies demonstrating community engagement and societal upliftment through these projects;
• identifying potential research gaps and proposing avenues for future research.

Prof. Dr. Balal Yousaf
Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Pikoń
Guest Editors

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• bioresources
• upcycling waste
• conversion technologies
• biochar
• energy and environmental materials