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Cover Picture: Chem. Eng. Technol. 8/2020
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
chemical engineering and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.403
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1521-4125
pISSN - 0930-7516
DOI - 10.1002/ceat.202070081
Subject(s) - bioenergy , biomass (ecology) , renewable energy , flexibility (engineering) , lignocellulosic biomass , sustainability , engineering , biohydrogen , environmental economics , biofuel , environmental science , waste management , economics , chemistry , electrical engineering , hydrogen production , hydrogen , ecology , oceanography , management , organic chemistry , biology , geology
Bioenergy: The X‐Factor. Copyright: Sophie Reinisch@ DBFZ In the articles of this CET Issue “Bioenergy: The X‐Factor” manifold roles of bioenergy in future energy systems in X dimensions are reflected: topics from the wide range of biomass, especially biogenic residues and waste materials, the technology mix, to the flexibility from storage to power‐to‐X as well as sustainability aspects and comprehensive assessment approaches for smart bioenergy systems are covered. The presented technology and application developments show different smart and efficient options. They focus on the optimization of pretreatment and emission reduction strategies in biogas plants, small‐scale gasification, gasification plants and furnaces as well as biorefineries. Looking from the user side, investigations deal with the status and perspectives of biomass use for industrial and heating sectors, demand‐oriented power generation, marine fuel, and renewable kerosene for mobility. Besides, the production of biohydrogen from biomass and the synthesis of light hydrocarbons from biogas and hydrogen are particularly promising with respect to CO 2 ‐neutrality. Furthermore, digitalization and flexibilization measures improving the integration of biogas plants, industrial biomass furnaces, and hybrid plants in dedicated energy supply tasks play an increasing role. Due to the comprehensive research and development efforts bioenergy systems are becoming more and more efficient and sustainable and are increasingly better integrated into the renewable energy system.