Journal of Energy Bioscience 2024, Vol.15, No.1, 1-9 http://bioscipublisher.com/index.php/jeb 1 Review and Progress Open Access Opportunities and Challenges for the Application of Biomass Energy in the Maritime Industry JingLin Jiugu MolBreed SciTech Ltd., Zhuji, 311800, China Corresponding email: pengmu1025@hotmail.com Journal of Energy Bioscience, 2024, Vol.15, No.1 doi: 10.5376/jeb.2024.15.0001 Received: 29 Dec., 2023 Accepted: 30 Dec., 2023 Published: 03 Jan., 2024 Copyright © 2024 Yu, This is an open access article published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Preferred citation for this article: Lin J., 2024, Opportunities and challenges for the application of biomass energy in the maritime industry, Journal of Energy Bioscience, 15(1): 1-9 (doi: 10.5376/jeb.2024.15.0001) Abstract As the global demand for sustainable energy continues to rise, the maritime industry, as a cornerstone of global trade, is increasingly scrutinized for its carbon emissions and environmental impact. Traditional fossil fuels, while meeting transportation demands, have also brought about issues such as greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. Biomass energy, as a renewable and low-carbon alternative, has gradually attracted attention in the maritime industry. This review aims to delve into the opportunities and challenges of biomass energy application in the maritime sector. Firstly, it introduces the basic concept of biomass energy, analyzes its characteristics and advantages, emphasizing its potential in reducing carbon emissions and mitigating environmental impact. It then examines the existing challenges in the maritime industry. Subsequently, it explores in detail the application of biomass energy in maritime shipping, including its potential, feasibility, and current biomass energy maritime projects. This review focuses on the opportunities and challenges of biomass energy in the maritime sector, with special attention to technological limitations, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability issues. Finally, it summarizes the significance of biomass energy in achieving sustainable maritime transportation and underscores the key challenges that need to be overcome. It aims to provide valuable insights for future research and policy development. By thoroughly investigating the potential of biomass energy in the maritime industry, this review intends to promote more environmentally friendly, sustainable, and innovative developments in maritime shipping. Keywords Biomass energy; Maritime industry; Sustainability; Carbon emissions; Environmental impact With the increasing severity of global climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving sustainable energy supply has become a global priority. In this context, all walks of life are actively exploring the possibility of alternative energy sources to reduce dependence on traditional fossil fuels and thus reduce negative impacts on the environment. The shipping industry, as the key pillar of global trade, is also seeking sustainable energy solutions to address its challenges of carbon emissions and environmental sustainability. The shipping industry has always been an important component of the global trade and logistics system, but it is also a relatively high carbon emitting industry. According to data from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the shipping industry accounts for approximately 2% to 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. With increasing concerns from the international community about climate change, reducing carbon emissions from the shipping industry has become a part of the global agenda. The IMO proposed an "initial strategy" in 2018 aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the global shipping industry. However, to achieve this goal, the shipping industry needs to take a series of innovative measures, including finding alternative energy sources. Although renewable energy sources such as wind and solar energy are widely used in land transportation, their application in the shipping industry still faces many challenges. Traditional liquid fuels, such as heavy oil and diesel, remain the main source of energy for most commercial ships, but their use relies on limited fossil fuel resources and will leads to high carbon emissions. Therefore, this study aims to explore the potential application of biomass energy in the maritime industry, as well as the opportunities and challenges faced in realizing this potential. Specifically, the study will examine the definition, characteristics, and advantages of biomass energy, analyze its application in other fields, evaluate the
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