Call for papers/Topics

Topics of interest for submission include any topics on Waste Management, Bioenergy and Biofuels:

I. Waste Management:

  • Sustainable Waste Collection and Sorting:
    • Advanced sorting technologies (AI, robotics).
    • Optimized collection logistics and systems.
    • Community-based waste management initiatives.
    • Extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes.
  • Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Technologies:
    • Incineration with energy recovery.
    • Anaerobic digestion of organic waste.
    • Gasification and pyrolysis of solid waste.
    • Plasma gasification.
    • Advanced thermal treatment processes.
  • Waste Recycling and Resource Recovery:
    • Chemical recycling of plastics.
    • Recovery of critical raw materials from e-waste.
    • Construction and demolition waste recycling.
    • Textile waste recycling and upcycling.
    • Composting and vermicomposting.
  • Landfill Management and Remediation:
    • Landfill gas capture and utilization.
    • Leachate treatment and management.
    • Landfill mining and reclamation.
    • Reducing landfill waste.
  • Hazardous Waste Management:
    • Safe handling and disposal of industrial waste.
    • Medical waste management.
    • Radioactive waste management.
    • Pollution control and remediation.
  • Circular Economy and Zero Waste:
    • Designing for recyclability and durability.
    • Reducing single-use plastics and packaging.
    • Implementing circular business models.
    • Zero waste cities and communities.

II. Bioenergy and Biofuels:

  • Biomass Resources and Feedstock:
    • Agricultural residues and forestry waste.
    • Energy crops and dedicated biomass plantations.
    • Algae-based biomass production.
    • Municipal solid waste as feedstock.
    • Sustainable feedstock sourcing.
  • Biofuel Production Technologies:
    • First-generation biofuels (ethanol, biodiesel).
    • Second-generation biofuels (cellulosic ethanol, advanced biodiesel).
    • Third-generation biofuels (algal biofuels).
    • Biogas and biomethane production.
    • Biofuel upgrading and refining.
  • Biopower and Bioheat:
    • Biomass combustion and co-firing.
    • Combined heat and power (CHP) from biomass.
    • Biomass gasification for power generation.
    • Advanced bioenergy systems.
  • Biorefineries and Bioproducts:
    • Integrated biorefineries for multiple products.
    • Production of biochemicals and biomaterials.
    • Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
    • Bio-based polymers and plastics.
  • Bioenergy and Biofuel Sustainability:
    • Life cycle assessment (LCA) of bioenergy systems.
    • Land use change and biodiversity impacts.
    • Carbon footprint reduction.
    • Social and economic sustainability of bioenergy.
  • Advances in Bioenergy Technology:
    • Synthetic biology for biofuel production.
    • Enzyme engineering for biomass conversion.
    • Advances in anaerobic digestion.

III. Integration and Policy:

  • Policy and Regulatory Frameworks:
    • Incentives and subsidies for bioenergy and waste management.
    • Carbon pricing and emissions trading.
    • Waste management regulations and standards.
    • Sustainable energy policies.
  • Economic Analysis and Market Development:
    • Cost-benefit analysis of bioenergy and waste management.
    • Market potential for biofuels and bioenergy.
    • Financing and investment in sustainable projects.
  • Social and Environmental Impacts:
    • Public perception and acceptance of bioenergy and waste management.
    • Environmental justice and equity considerations.
    • Health and safety aspects.
  • Integration of Waste Management and Bioenergy:
    • Creating closed loop systems.
    • The role of the bioeconomy.
    • Urban waste to biofuel strategies.
  • Technological innovations for a greener future:
    • The role of AI in waste management and bioenergy.
    • The use of nanotechnology.