Waste and Biomass Valorization

Aims & Scope

Waste & Biomass Valorization is devoted to the growing field of valorization of waste and biomass to energy, fuels and other added value and speciality products.

Research on resources and feedstock, on characterization of fuels and materials produced, on the development of characterization techniques, and on the development of novel processes all form part of the journal’s focus.

Processes and practices that reduce emissions and life cycle assessment of the systems considered (technologies and materials) are of particular interest.

Topics covered by the journal include, but are not limited to: -Valorization of waste and biomass: municipal, wastewater industrial, electronic, wood and paper, sludge, agricultural, forest, construction and demolition, mining. -for the production of energy and fuels from biomass and waste ethanol, hydrogen, biogas, biofuel, refuse-derived Fuel/Oil (RD, RDO), thermal processes products.- for the production of materials from biomass and waste secondary materials-(such as sorbents, enzymes, polymers recycled materials construction materials Valorization of clean gas.- clean gas conversion to energy clean gas conversion to added value products and speciality products.

Key issues are cutting-edge research on life cycle and risk assessment, health and safety impact assessment, decision-making, legislation and education.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.8
2024	2.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.645

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	79

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8945

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4747

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Energy and Environmental Science, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A Review of Biogas Utilisation, Purification and Upgrading Technologies

  Citation: 599

  Authors: Olumide Wesley, Yaqian, Ange, Doan Pham, Nathalie

• Biological Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Biomass for Biofuels and Bioproducts: An Overview

  Citation: 479

  Authors: Hem Kanta, Chunbao, Wensheng

• Chemical Research and Climate Change as Drivers in the Commercial Adoption of Alkali Activated Materials

  Citation: 406

  Authors: Jannie S. J., John L., Peter, David G.

• Biological Treatment of Municipal Organic Waste using Black Soldier Fly Larvae

  Citation: 386

  Authors: Stefan, Nandayure M., Floria, Christian, Klement

• Biochar as an Exceptional Bioresource for Energy, Agronomy, Carbon Sequestration, Activated Carbon and Specialty Materials

  Citation: 324

  Authors: Sonil, Ajay K., Franco, Janusz A.

• Nutrient Recovery from Digestate: Systematic Technology Review and Product Classification

  Citation: 316

  Authors: Céline, Viooltje, Evi, Evangelina, Peter A., Filip M. G., Erik

• Chemistry and Specialty Industrial Applications of Lignocellulosic Biomass

  Citation: 307

  Authors: Jude A., Sonil, Ajay K., Janusz A.

• Biohydrogen Production from Biomass and Wastes via Dark Fermentation: A Review

  Citation: 305

  Authors: I., G., G.

• Biochar from Biomass and Waste

  Citation: 269

  Authors: W., C. M. P., E., P., C., J. J., E. H., M. H. B.

• Waste Gasification by Thermal Plasma: A Review

  Citation: 250

  Authors: Frédéric, Christophe, Vandad, Laurent

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