44th ISTANBUL International Conference on “Waste Management, Bioenergy and Biofuels” (IWMBB-25) scheduled on Aug. 28-29, 2025 Istanbul (Turkiye)

IWMBB-25


Biochemistry Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Biomedical Technology Biotechnology Molecular Biology Biomedical Technology Bioethics Biodiversity & Conservation Biology Biophysics



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.