Anaerobic Digestion for Bioenergy and Biochemicals Production

Dear Colleagues,

Anaerobic digestion (AD) of biomass and organic waste has an important potential for the generation of renewable and sustainable energy. Methane, the desired product from AD, can be used for electricity, heat, and as transport fuel. Although AD has been in commercial use for many decades, most of its potential in energy generation is yet to be delivered.

In recent years, research has also examined the use of AD in the production of chemicals other than methane, e.g., organic acids and hydrogen. These chemicals, used for many purposes in the chemical and food industry, are currently mainly produced from fossil fuels. Their production from biomass and organic waste via AD could represent a big step forward for a sustainable chemical industry which uses renewable feedstocks.

Research, innovation, and process development are required for AD to deliver its full potential for the production of bioenergy and biochemicals. An increase in conversion yields, process productivity, and product concentration along with a reduction in process costs are among the factors which can advance AD technology. This Special Issue seeks high-quality work which contributes to advancing AD and getting it closer to delivering its full potential. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Innovative AD processes;
• Improvements in AD technology and processes;
• Pre-treatments;
• New sustainable feedstocks;
• Use of AD for organic acids and hydrogen production;
• Microbiology of AD;
• Economics and life cycle assessment of AD

Dr. Davide Dionisi
Dr. Yue Zhang
Guest Editors

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