Journal of Energy Bioscience 2025, Vol.16, No.3, 105-116 http://bioscipublisher.com/index.php/jeb 105 Research Insight Open Access Exploring the Potential of Rapeseed Biomass for Renewable Energy Kaiwen Liang 1, Shudan Yan 2 1 Agri-Products Application Center, Hainan Institute of Tropical Agricultural Resouces, Sanya, 572025, Hainan, China; 2 Cuixi Academy of Biotechnology, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China Corresponding email: shudan.yan@cuixi.org Journal of Energy Bioscience, 2025, Vol.16, No.3 doi: 10.5376/jeb.2025.16.0011 Received: 12 Mar., 2025 Accepted: 25 Apr., 2025 Published: 08 May, 2025 Copyright © 2025 Liang and Yan, 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: Liang K.W., and Yan S.D., 2025, Exploring the potential of rapeseed biomass for renewable energy, Journal of Energy Bioscience, 16(3): 105-116 (doi: 10.5376/jeb.2025.16.0011) Abstract The study provides a comprehensive overview of the use of rapeseed in renewable energy. Rapeseed is highly adaptable and has a high oil content, making it an important raw material for biodiesel production. In Europe in particular, rapeseed has become a valuable energy crop. The study covers the characteristics of rapeseed cultivation, the extraction and processing of oil, and the performance of rapeseed byproducts (such as rapeseed cake and straw) in different energy fields. These byproducts can be used to produce biofuels, heat and electricity in many ways. The study also introduces the use of artificial intelligence and geographic information systems. These technologies can help predict rapeseed yields and energy output. The results show that if rapeseed is grown on currently unused arable land, the yield of renewable energy is expected to increase significantly. In terms of energy utilization technology, the study mentions several methods, such as pyrolysis, pelleting and biochar production. These technologies can make the use of rapeseed biomass more efficient and reduce pollutant emissions. There are many benefits to using rapeseed biomass. Not only can it reduce dependence on traditional energy sources such as oil, but it also has a positive effect on sustainable agricultural development and environmental protection. Keywords Rapeseed biomass; Biofuels; Renewable energy; Pyrolysis; Energy sustainability 1 Introduction Nowadays, the world's population is increasing, industrial development is getting faster and faster, and the demand for energy is rising. However, traditional energy sources such as coal and oil are slowly running out. At the same time, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions are becoming more and more serious. In order to alleviate these problems, people have begun to pay attention to the use of renewable energy. Many countries have realized that turning to clean energy is a good way to deal with energy crises and climate change (Masarovičová et al., 2009; Abdulvahitoğlu and Kiliç, 2021; Şenocak and Gören, 2021). Among various renewable energy sources, biomass energy is a promising option. It is renewable, widely distributed, and has a relatively small impact on the environment. Therefore, many people believe that it will be an important part of the future energy system (Masarovičová et al., 2009). Rapeseed is a common oil crop with good adaptability and high oil yield. It is grown in Europe and many other places (Karaosmanoglu et al., 1999; Abdulvahitoğlu and Kiliç, 2021; Suchocki, 2024). Rapeseed not only produces vegetable oil, but also leaves many by-products, such as straw and seed meal. These are important raw materials for developing biomass energy (Karaosmanoglu et al., 1999; Suchocki, 2024). Because rapeseed produces a lot of oil and can provide a variety of biomass resources, it plays an important role in energy crops (Karaosmanoğlu et al., 1999; Karaosmanoglu et al., 1999; Masarovičová et al., 2009; Ciunel and Klugmann-Radziemska, 2014; Suchocki, 2024). Its oil can be used to produce biodiesel, and its by-products can also be used for electricity, heating or other fuels. Studies have found that rapeseed biomass can replace traditional energy in many ways. Its use can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make the energy system more sustainable. In general, the development of energy from rapeseed is beneficial to environmental protection and energy conservation (Ciunel and Klugmann-Radziemska, 2014; Abdulvahitoğlu and Kiliç, 2021; Şenocak and Gören, 2021; Malaťák et al., 2024; Suchocki, 2024).
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