Innovative Solutions for Bioenergy, Resources, and Pollution to Address Urgent Global Challenges
Prof. Hosam M. Saleh
Prof. Amal I. Hassan
Special Issue Information
The world is facing urgent challenges related to climate change, resource depletion, pollution, and energy access. Bioenergy, Resources, and Pollution solutions can play a crucial role in addressing these challenges and creating a more sustainable future for all. In this review article, we will explore innovative solutions in these areas that can help to mitigate the impacts of climate change, promote resource efficiency, reduce pollution, and improve energy access.
Bioenergy is a renewable energy source that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable resource use. Innovative solutions in this area include bioplastics, microbial fuel cells, and circular economy approaches. Bioplastics are a type of plastic made from renewable resources, such as plant starches and vegetable oils. By replacing traditional petroleum-based plastics, bioplastics can reduce pollution and promote sustainable resource use. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) use bacteria to generate electricity from organic matter. MFCs can be used to treat wastewater and generate electricity at the same time, providing a sustainable and cost-effective solution to wastewater treatment. A circular economy approach can involve using waste from bioenergy production as a resource for other industries, such as agriculture. This can help to reduce waste and promote sustainable resource use.
Resource depletion is a major challenge facing the world today. Innovative solutions in this area include nuclear energy, sustainable aviation fuels, and ongoing efforts to develop new nuclear technologies. Nuclear energy can be a relatively resource-efficient form of energy production, as a small amount of nuclear fuel can generate a large amount of electricity. However, nuclear fuel is a non-renewable resource, so it is important to use it efficiently and explore alternative sources of energy. Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) are fuels made from renewable sources, such as biofuels. SAFs can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation industry, which is a significant source of emissions. Ongoing efforts to develop new nuclear technologies, such as small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced reactors, could help to improve the sustainability and efficiency of nuclear energy production, and reduce resource depletion.
Pollution is a major global problem that can have serious impacts on human health, ecosystems, and the environment. Innovative solutions in this area include carbon capture and utilization, bioremediation, and low-emission technologies. Carbon capture and utilization (CCU) involves capturing carbon dioxide emissions and using them as a resource to produce other products, such as fuels or chemicals. CCU can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide a sustainable source of raw materials. Bioremediation is the use of microorganisms to break down pollutants in the environment. This can help to clean up contaminated soil and water and reduce the impacts of pollution. Developing sustainable and low-emission technologies, such as bioplastics, can help to reduce pollution and improve environmental outcomes.
Access to reliable and affordable energy is essential for economic development, social welfare, and human well-being. Innovative solutions in this area include renewable energy microgrids and off-grid solar systems. Renewable energy microgrids can provide reliable and affordable energy access to remote and underserved communities. By using a combination of renewable energy sources and energy storage, these microgrids can provide sustainable and resilient energy solutions. Off-grid solar systems can provide clean and reliable energy access to households and businesses in areas without access to the grid. This can help to improve energy access and promote sustainable development.
This special issue will offer a unique and original contribution to the field, highlighting the latest innovative solutions for addressing these challenges.
The scope of this special issue will cover a broad range of topics related to bioenergy, resources, and pollution, including but not limited to bioplastics, microbial fuel cells, nuclear energy, sustainable aviation fuels, small modular reactors, advanced reactors, carbon capture and utilization, bioremediation, low-emission technologies, renewable energy microgrids, and off-grid solar systems. We welcome original research, review articles, perspectives, and case studies that address these topics.