Call for Chapters | Biomass to Bioenergy: Technological Approaches and Material Science of Plant-Based Fuels

This forthcoming book is part of the CSMFL Scholarly Collection Series, which features high-quality academic works addressing contemporary global challenges through interdisciplinary research.

The transition toward a low-carbon, sustainable future depends heavily on renewable energy innovations. Among available alternatives, plant-based biomass represents a promising, versatile, and renewable resource for clean energy production. This edited volume will serve as a comprehensive reference bridging biomass conversion technology with advances in material science. It explores the synergy between biochemical and thermochemical pathways, nanomaterials, catalysts, reactor design, and biotechnological improvements in energy crops.

The book brings together researchers, engineers, and academicians across biotechnology, materials engineering, and energy systems, addressing both foundational science and applied innovations in the bioenergy sector.

EDITORS

Dr. Gyanendra Tripathi , Assistant Professor, Department of Bioengineering, Integral University, Lucknow, India.
Dr. Alvina Farooqui, Professor and Head, Department of Bioengineering, Integral University, Lucknow, India.
Dr. Syed Khalida Izhar, Department of Biosciences, Integral University, Lucknow, India.

Quality unpublished works as chapters are invited to the book. The chapters should strictly be according to the coverage scope of the book.

SCOPE & OBJECTIVES OF THE BOOK

By addressing both technological advancements and material innovations, the book aims to bridge the gap between laboratory research and industrial application, contributing to the global transition toward low-carbon, renewable energy systems.

Scope of the Book

The scope of this book extends across:

• Characterization and utilization of plant-based biomass resources for energy production.
• Advances in pre-treatment, fermentation, thermochemical, and hybrid conversion processes.
• Role of catalysts, nanomaterials, membranes, and composite materials in enhancing bioenergy yields and system durability.
• Application of genetic and metabolic engineering for high-yield energy crops.
• Life-cycle and techno-economic assessments of biomass-based fuels and processes.
• Integration of AI, automation, and digital tools in optimizing bioenergy production systems.
• Policy, environmental impact, and circular bioeconomy perspectives for achieving global sustainability goals.

Objectives of the Book

1. To explore advanced technologies for biomass-to-biofuel conversion.
2. To highlight the role of catalysts, membranes, and nanomaterials in bioenergy systems.
3. To integrate genetic and metabolic engineering strategies for high-yield energy crops.
4. To evaluate environmental, economic, and policy dimensions of sustainable bioenergy.
5. To provide a reference for research, teaching, and industrial innovation in renewable energy.

Themes and Sub-Themes

Contributors are invited to submit original research, conceptual papers, case studies, and practice-based insights under (but not limited to) the following themes:

Theme 1: Plant-Based Biomass Resources and Characteristics

• Classification, sources, and composition of plant biomass
• Energy crops, residues, and supply chain management

Theme 2: Pre-treatment Technologies for Biomass Conversion

• Physical, chemical, and biological pre-treatments
• Enzymatic and microbial innovations for improved efficiency

Theme 3: Thermochemical and Biochemical Conversion

• Pyrolysis, gasification, fermentation, and hybrid systems
• Process integration and optimization for energy recovery

Theme 4: Material Science and Engineering in Bioenergy Systems

• Catalysts, nanomaterials, membranes, and separation processes
• Reactor materials and thermal resistance innovations

Theme 5: Genetic and Metabolic Engineering of Energy Crops

• CRISPR and synthetic biology applications
• Enhanced metabolic pathways for fuel precursors

Theme 6: Environmental and Economic Sustainability

• Life-cycle and techno-economic analysis
• Policy, regulation, and carbon reduction strategies

Theme 7: Industrial Applications and Scale-Up

• Pilot-to-commercial scale systems and case studies
• Public–private partnerships and technology transfer

Theme 8: Future Perspectives and Innovation Pathways

• Circular bioeconomy, AI, and digitalization in bioenergy
• Integration with hydrogen and solar energy systems

Target Audience

The book will be of interest to:

• Researchers, scientists, and academicians in renewable energy, environmental science, biotechnology, and materials engineering.
• Graduate and postgraduate students seeking in-depth knowledge in bioenergy and sustainable technologies.
• University faculty and instructors for use as a reference or textbook in relevant courses.
• Industry professionals and engineers working in biofuel production, biorefineries, and clean technology sectors.
• Policy-makers, environmental consultants, and government agencies involved in climate action and energy planning.

The book aligns with global efforts toward decarbonization, circular bioeconomy, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 7 (Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). It fills a key gap in the current literature by integrating plant-based biomass technologies with innovations in material science.

With increasing investments in bioenergy and global demand for sustainable solutions, this book will serve as a valuable resource across research, education, and industrial applications.

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract Submission Deadline: 15th January 2026
Full Chapter Submission: 30th June 2026
Book Publication: November 2026

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES & NOTES

1. The chapters (abstracts/full-texts) should be submitted to the volume editor, Dr. Gyanendra Tripathi at [email protected].
2. A chapter should NOT exceed 10% similarity content from all sources, including referenced works.
3. The contributing authors need to adhere to our Policy on the use of generative AI tools and technologies in academic writing .
4. The abstracts/full texts will be shared with the volume editor, and the authors will directly be contacted by the volume editor with an acceptance/rejection/amendment decision.
5. There is no chapter submission/processing or publishing charge. The book accepts chapters free of any APC/fee.
6. A chapter should be APA 7th Edition styled and submitted in MS Docx format and must include authors’ affiliation details, failing which the chapters will not be considered for review. A chapter should ideally be of 5,000 to 10,000 words including references with Times New Roman Font Size 12 with single line spacing & page margins of 1″ (Top, Bottom, Left, Right).
7. Unoriginal or previously published works will not be processed for review.
8. All chapters need to have complete affiliation details.
9. All chapters will be reviewed by chapter reviewers (peer-reviewers) before acceptance by the book editor. The chapters will be reviewed using a double-blind peer review system.
10. The editorial (editor’s) decision of accepting or rejecting a chapter shall be final. The book editor has all the editorial freedoms pertaining to the content quality of the book, and the publisher doesn’t interfere in any editorial decision taken by the editor pertaining to the acceptance/rejection of any work for the book.
11. The authors submitting chapters need to adhere to our policies on plagiarism, scholarly misconduct, and publication ethics. The copyright respecting the accepted chapters will remain with the authors, with the publications’ rights being with the CSMFL Publications.
12. The authors of the accepted & published chapters retain their right to use their work for scholarly and teaching purposes, subject to the conditions and limitations as described in Authors’ Rights for Content Reuse .

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