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.