Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research (AEER) is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. This periodical is devoted to publishing high-quality peer-reviewed papers that describe the most significant and cutting-edge research in all areas of environmental science and engineering. Work at any scale, from molecular biology to ecology, is welcomed.
Main research areas include (but are not limited to):
- Atmospheric pollutants
- Air pollution control engineering
- Climate change
- Ecological and human risk assessment
- Environmental management and policy
- Environmental impact and risk assessment
- Environmental microbiology
- Ecosystem services, biodiversity and natural capital
- Environmental economics
- Control and monitoring of pollutants
- Remediation of polluted soils and water
- Fate and transport of contaminants
- Water and wastewater treatment engineering
- Solid waste treatment
Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research publishes a variety of article types (Original Research, Review, Communication, Opinion, Comment, Conference Report, Technical Note, Book Review, etc.). We encourage authors to be succinct; however, authors should present their results in as much detail as necessary. Reviewers are expected to emphasize scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Publication Speed (median values for papers published in 2025): Submission to First Decision: 12.2 weeks; Submission to Acceptance: 21.0 weeks; Acceptance to Publication: 10.0 days (1-2 days of FREE language polishing included)
Special Issue
Solid Waste Management for Biofuel and Biosorbent
Submission Deadline:
October 31, 2026 (Open)
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Guest Editor
Alireza Chackoshian Khorasani, PhD
Assistant Professor, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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Research Interests: Solid waste management; Solid biofuel; Biosorbents; Wastewater Treatment; Applied Microbiology; Environmental Microbiology; Environmental Pollution
About This Topic
Solid waste management has emerged as a critical global challenge due to rapid urbanization, industrialization, and population growth. Conventional disposal methods such as landfilling and incineration pose serious environmental and health risks. However, recent advances in waste valorization have highlighted the potential of converting solid wastes—particularly agricultural, food, and municipal wastes—into value-added products like biofuels and biosorbents. This approach not only reduces the burden on landfills but also contributes to sustainable energy production and environmental remediation. Biofuels derived from organic waste offer a renewable alternative to fossil fuels, while biosorbents synthesized from lignocellulosic or protein-rich wastes provide eco-friendly and cost-effective materials for removing pollutants from water and air. This special issue explores the scope and significance of integrating solid waste management with biofuel and biosorbent production, focusing on recent developments, technologies, and environmental benefits. Such circular economy strategies play a pivotal role in achieving sustainable development goals and fostering a cleaner, greener future.
Manuscript Submission Information
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The growing concerns over fossil fuel dependency have motivated the exploration of sustainable biofuel alternatives. However, the practice of utilizing first-generation bioethanol production obtained majorly from food crops threat food supply market and poses threat to food security and land use. As a way forward, second-generation bioethanol [...]
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