Research progress in biomass conversion technology and its product application

Authors

  • Weijuan Lan School of Agricultural Equipment Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
  • Yanqing Yang School of Agricultural Equipment Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
  • Xinxin Zhao School of Agricultural Equipment Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
  • Hongwei Cui School of Agricultural Equipment Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
  • Xin Jin School of Agricultural Equipment Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
  • Dongxue Yin School of Agricultural Equipment Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
  • Jiawei Wang Department of Chemical Engineering, Swansea University, Bay Campus, Swansea, 8 SA1 8EN, UK
  • Jiangtao Ji College of Agricultural Equipment Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology
  • Junjie Zhang School of Agricultural Equipment Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25165/ijabe.v18i4.8999

Keywords:

biomass, biochemical conversion, thermochemical conversion, syngas, biochar, product applications

Abstract

Rapid  economic  growth  since  the  turn  of  the  century  has  often  been  accompanied  by  significant challenges, including fossil fuel depletion, environmental degradation, and energy security concerns. Urgent measures are essential to promote  environmentally  friendly  advancements  and  adopt  sustainable  energy  solutions.  Biomass  energy, an important component of renewable energy, stands out as the sole renewable energy source containing carbon and has attracted significant attention from governments and the scientific community worldwide. Attention to biomass conversion technologies and their practical applications has gradually increased. This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the utilization of biomass and its wastes,  and  systematically  introduces  the  progress  of  the  application  of  biomass  conversion  technologies,  including biochemical and thermochemical conversion, to provide readers with a clear picture of the technological development. By meticulously summarizing the current status of the application of different products produced by these technologies, it provides a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners in the field of biomass energy, aiming to meet the challenges of clean energy production and biomass waste management, and to mitigate the adverse impacts of human activities on the environment. In addition, this paper explores the application of machine learning in the field of biomass conversion, especially its potential in optimizing the biomass conversion process, improving the accuracy of energy yield prediction, and enhancing process control. Despite challenges such as data quality and model interpretability, developments in machine learning, particularly advances in feature engineering and interpretable AI, promise to address these issues. This study contributes positively to advancing biomass energy technologies. Keywords: biomass, biochemical conversion, thermochemical conversion, syngas, biochar, product applications DOI: 10.25165/j.ijabe.20251804.8999 Citation: Lan W J, Yang Y Q, Zhao X X, Cui H W, Jin X, Yin D X, et al. Research progress in biomass conversion technology and its product application. Int J Agric & Biol Eng, 2025; 18(4): 1–16.

Author Biography

Jiangtao Ji, College of Agricultural Equipment Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology

College of Agricultural Equipment Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology; Professor

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