The increasing global demand for energy, coupled with the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, has spurred interest in sustainable waste-to-energy technologies. Traditional waste management practices often result in environmental pollution and resource depletion, exacerbating the challenges of climate change and energy security. In response, researchers and policymakers are exploring innovative approaches to convert organic and inorganic waste streams into renewable energy sources, such as biogas, biofuels, and syngas. These technologies not only mitigate greenhouse gas emissions but also offer opportunities for waste valorization, resource recovery, and circular economy development. However, significant technical, economic, and regulatory challenges remain, necessitating further research and development to unlock the full potential of waste-to-energy solutions for climate change mitigation and renewable energy integration.
The goal of this Research Topic is to address the pressing challenge of climate change mitigation and renewable energy integration through the advancement of sustainable waste-to-energy technologies. As the global population continues to grow and urbanize, the generation of organic and inorganic waste has become a significant environmental and economic concern. Conventional waste management practices, such as landfilling and incineration, contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and pose risks to human health and ecosystems.
To achieve our goal, we aim to explore innovative approaches for converting diverse types of waste into valuable energy resources while minimizing environmental impacts. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange, we seek to identify and promote scalable, cost-effective solutions that can contribute to the transition toward a circular economy and a decarbonized energy system. Through this Research Topic, we aspire to accelerate the development and deployment of sustainable waste-to-energy technologies, ultimately contributing to climate change mitigation efforts and the advancement of renewable energy integration on a global scale.
This Research Topic seeks contributions that advance our understanding of sustainable waste-to-energy technologies and their role in climate change mitigation and renewable energy integration. We welcome original research articles, reviews, mini-reviews, and perspective pieces that address the following themes:
- Technological innovations in waste-to-energy conversion processes, including but not limited to anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis, gasification, and thermal depolymerization.
- Integration of waste-to-energy systems with renewable energy sources and smart grid technologies to enhance energy efficiency and grid stability.
- Environmental impacts and sustainability considerations of waste-to-energy projects, including life cycle assessments, emissions reduction strategies, and waste management practices.
- Policy frameworks, regulatory mechanisms, and economic incentives for promoting the adoption of sustainable waste-to-energy technologies on local, regional, and global scales.
Manuscripts should present novel insights, offer critical analyses, or propose innovative solutions related to the topics outlined above. We encourage interdisciplinary approaches and welcome contributions from researchers, practitioners, and policymakers across various fields.
Keywords:
Sustainable Waste-to-Energy, Climate Change, Mitigation, Circular Economy, Renewable Energy Integration, Advanced Recycling Technologies, Life Cycle Assessment
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
The increasing global demand for energy, coupled with the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, has spurred interest in sustainable waste-to-energy technologies. Traditional waste management practices often result in environmental pollution and resource depletion, exacerbating the challenges of climate change and energy security. In response, researchers and policymakers are exploring innovative approaches to convert organic and inorganic waste streams into renewable energy sources, such as biogas, biofuels, and syngas. These technologies not only mitigate greenhouse gas emissions but also offer opportunities for waste valorization, resource recovery, and circular economy development. However, significant technical, economic, and regulatory challenges remain, necessitating further research and development to unlock the full potential of waste-to-energy solutions for climate change mitigation and renewable energy integration.
The goal of this Research Topic is to address the pressing challenge of climate change mitigation and renewable energy integration through the advancement of sustainable waste-to-energy technologies. As the global population continues to grow and urbanize, the generation of organic and inorganic waste has become a significant environmental and economic concern. Conventional waste management practices, such as landfilling and incineration, contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and pose risks to human health and ecosystems.
To achieve our goal, we aim to explore innovative approaches for converting diverse types of waste into valuable energy resources while minimizing environmental impacts. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange, we seek to identify and promote scalable, cost-effective solutions that can contribute to the transition toward a circular economy and a decarbonized energy system. Through this Research Topic, we aspire to accelerate the development and deployment of sustainable waste-to-energy technologies, ultimately contributing to climate change mitigation efforts and the advancement of renewable energy integration on a global scale.
This Research Topic seeks contributions that advance our understanding of sustainable waste-to-energy technologies and their role in climate change mitigation and renewable energy integration. We welcome original research articles, reviews, mini-reviews, and perspective pieces that address the following themes:
- Technological innovations in waste-to-energy conversion processes, including but not limited to anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis, gasification, and thermal depolymerization.
- Integration of waste-to-energy systems with renewable energy sources and smart grid technologies to enhance energy efficiency and grid stability.
- Environmental impacts and sustainability considerations of waste-to-energy projects, including life cycle assessments, emissions reduction strategies, and waste management practices.
- Policy frameworks, regulatory mechanisms, and economic incentives for promoting the adoption of sustainable waste-to-energy technologies on local, regional, and global scales.
Manuscripts should present novel insights, offer critical analyses, or propose innovative solutions related to the topics outlined above. We encourage interdisciplinary approaches and welcome contributions from researchers, practitioners, and policymakers across various fields.
Keywords:
Sustainable Waste-to-Energy, Climate Change, Mitigation, Circular Economy, Renewable Energy Integration, Advanced Recycling Technologies, Life Cycle Assessment
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.