BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY

Scope & Guideline

Exploring Sustainable Pathways for a Greener Tomorrow

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN0960-8524
PublisherELSEVIER SCI LTD
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1991 to 2024
AbbreviationBIORESOURCE TECHNOL / Bioresour. Technol.
Frequency24 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
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Address125 London Wall, London EC2Y 5AS, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

Bioresource Technology aims to advance the understanding and application of biological and biochemical processes in the conversion of biomass and waste materials into valuable resources. The journal encompasses a broad range of research areas focused on sustainability, resource recovery, and the innovative use of biological systems.
  1. Bioconversion Technologies:
    Research on the conversion of biomass and waste materials into biofuels, bioproducts, and biochemicals using microbial, enzymatic, and thermochemical processes.
  2. Waste Management and Valorization:
    Studies focusing on the sustainable management of agricultural, industrial, and municipal waste through innovative bioprocessing techniques to recover nutrients and energy.
  3. Environmental Biotechnology:
    Investigation of microbial processes for environmental remediation, including wastewater treatment, pollutant degradation, and nutrient recovery.
  4. Microbial Metabolic Engineering:
    Development and optimization of microbial strains for enhanced production of value-added products, including lipids, proteins, and biopolymers.
  5. Machine Learning and Data Analysis:
    Application of computational techniques and machine learning models in optimizing biotechnological processes and predicting outcomes in bioconversion systems.
  6. Biochar and Soil Amendments:
    Research on the production and application of biochar from biomass and its role in improving soil health, carbon sequestration, and nutrient retention.
Recent publications in Bioresource Technology highlight several emerging and trending research themes that demonstrate the journal's commitment to addressing contemporary challenges in sustainability and resource recovery.
  1. Integrated Bioprocessing Systems:
    An increasing trend towards systems that combine multiple processes, such as anaerobic digestion and microbial electrolysis, reflects a holistic approach to resource recovery and waste management.
  2. Microbial Electrochemical Technologies:
    Research on microbial fuel cells and electrosynthesis is gaining momentum, focusing on the conversion of waste to energy while simultaneously treating wastewater.
  3. Advanced Biorefinery Concepts:
    Emerging studies emphasize the development of biorefineries that produce multiple high-value products from biomass, integrating various feedstocks and processes for sustainability.
  4. Machine Learning Applications in Biotechnology:
    The integration of machine learning techniques for optimizing bioprocesses and predicting outcomes is becoming increasingly prevalent, enhancing the efficiency of research and applications.
  5. Biochar for Environmental Remediation:
    Research on the use of biochar not only for soil amendment but also for the remediation of contaminated water and air is trending, reflecting a broader understanding of its multifunctional benefits.
  6. Sustainable Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery:
    Innovative approaches to wastewater treatment that focus on nutrient recovery and circular economy principles are increasingly prominent, showcasing the journal's relevance to environmental sustainability.

Declining or Waning

While Bioresource Technology continues to expand its focus on innovative bioprocesses and sustainability, certain themes have seen a decline in prominence over recent years. This may reflect shifts in research priorities or advancements in technology.
  1. Traditional Biogas Production:
    Research specifically focused on conventional anaerobic digestion methods without integration of advanced technologies has diminished as new methods, such as microbial electrolysis and hybrid systems, gain traction.
  2. Single-Product Biorefineries:
    The focus on biorefineries producing a single product has decreased in favor of integrated systems that allow for multiple co-products, emphasizing circular economy principles.
  3. Static Waste Treatment Methods:
    Static or low-innovation waste treatment methods are being overshadowed by more dynamic, adaptive systems that utilize novel technologies and microbial enhancements.
  4. Lignin Valorization through Conventional Means:
    Lignin valorization through traditional chemical methods has waned as more efficient enzymatic and biological methods are developed and explored.
  5. Basic Microalgae Cultivation Techniques:
    Research focusing solely on basic cultivation methods for microalgae without addressing integrated systems or bioproduct recovery has seen a decline.

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