Call for papers/Topics
So, Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:
I. Waste Management:
- Sustainable Waste Collection and Sorting:
- Advanced sorting technologies (AI, robotics).
- Optimized collection logistics and systems.
- Community-based waste management initiatives.
- Waste-to-Resource Technologies:
- Thermal treatment (incineration, gasification, pyrolysis).
- Anaerobic digestion and biogas production.
- Composting and vermicomposting.
- Material recovery and recycling technologies.
- Hazardous Waste Management:
- Safe handling and disposal of industrial waste.
- Treatment of medical and pharmaceutical waste.
- Management of electronic waste (e-waste).
- Remediation of contaminated sites.
- Circular Economy and Waste Reduction:
- Life cycle assessment (LCA) and eco-design.
- Extended producer responsibility (EPR).
- Waste prevention and minimization strategies.
- Upcycling and reuse of waste materials.
- Landfill Management and Mitigation:
- Landfill gas capture and utilization.
- Leachate treatment and control.
- Landfill reclamation and restoration.
- Monitoring of landfill emissions.
II. Bioenergy:
- Biomass Resources and Characterization:
- Agricultural residues and forestry waste.
- Energy crops and dedicated biomass plantations.
- Algae and aquatic biomass.
- Characterization of biomass composition and properties.
- Biomass Conversion Technologies:
- Thermochemical conversion (combustion, gasification, pyrolysis).
- Biochemical conversion (anaerobic digestion, fermentation).
- Advanced bioenergy technologies (e.g., hydrothermal liquefaction).
- Bioenergy Systems and Applications:
- Combined heat and power (CHP) from biomass.
- Biomass heating and cooling.
- Bioenergy for industrial processes.
- Integration of bioenergy into smart grids.
- Sustainable Bioenergy Production:
- Life cycle assessment (LCA) of bioenergy systems.
- Environmental impacts of biomass production.
- Social and economic aspects of bioenergy.
- Certification and sustainability standards.
III. Biofuels:
- First-Generation Biofuels:
- Ethanol production from sugar and starch crops.
- Biodiesel production from vegetable oils.
- Sustainability of first-generation biofuels.
- Second-Generation Biofuels:
- Cellulosic ethanol production.
- Biomass-to-liquid (BTL) technologies.
- Advanced biodiesel production from lignocellulosic biomass.
- Advanced Biofuels and Biorefineries:
- Algal biofuels and bioproducts.
- Biojet fuels and aviation biofuels.
- Biorefinery concepts and integration.
- Bio-syngas production.
- Biofuel Policy and Economics:
- Biofuel mandates and incentives.
- Biofuel market analysis and economics.
- International trade of biofuels.
- The effect of biofuels on food markets.
IV. Interdisciplinary and Cross-Cutting Themes:
- Integration of Waste Management and Bioenergy Systems:
- Waste-to-energy and waste-to-biofuels.
- Integrated biorefineries for waste valorization.
- Environmental Impacts and Sustainability Assessment:
- Greenhouse gas emissions from waste and bioenergy.
- Water and land use impacts.
- Ecosystem services and biodiversity.
- Policy, Regulation, and Governance:
- Waste management and bioenergy policies.
- Regulatory frameworks and standards.
- International cooperation and technology transfer.
- Social and Economic Considerations:
- Job creation and rural development.
- Public acceptance and social equity.
- Economic viability and investment.
- Technological Innovations and Research:
- Nanotechnology applications.
- AI and machine learning in waste management and bioenergy.
- The use of genetic engineering to create more effecient biomass.