Transforming organic waste into renewable energy is gaining traction through waste-to-energy: agricultural & industrial waste conversion. Agricultural residues, such as crop stalks and manure, along with industrial byproducts like food processing waste, are being efficiently converted into biofuels, biogas, and biochar. Anaerobic digestion, thermochemical treatments, and microbial fermentation are key technologies driving this transformation. Innovations in waste valorization, including nutrient recovery and syngas purification, are optimizing energy yields while reducing environmental impacts. As industries seek sustainable waste management strategies, integrating circular economy principles with bioenergy production is becoming increasingly important. Advancing these conversion technologies is essential for minimizing waste while generating clean energy alternatives.
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Title : A strategic technological roadmap for the future of biodiesel: Catalytic innovation and process intensification.
Suzana Borschiver, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Brazil
Title : Biofuel production from waste plastics
Delia Teresa Sponza, Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey
Title : Rethinking the iLUC factor in sustainable aviation fuels
Jorge Antonio Hilbert, Energy and Environmental Consulting Services, Argentina
Title : Hydrogen production from contaminated residual biomass: An integrated gasification and SEWGS process study
Enrico Paris, CREA-IT, Italy
Title : Robust MPPT-based design and simulation of integrated solar PV–hydrogen production systems
Elkhatib Kamal, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France