44th BALI International Conference on “Green Technologies” (BICGT-25) scheduled on Dec. 25-27, 2025 Bali (Indonesia)

Topics/Call for Papers

So, Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

I. Renewable Energy Systems & Storage

• Solar Energy:
  • Next-generation Photovoltaics (perovskites, quantum dots, organic solar cells)
  • Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) advancements
  • Integrated PV (BIPV, VIPV) and urban solar solutions
  • Solar thermal applications for heating, cooling, and industrial processes
• Wind Energy:
  • Advanced wind turbine design and aerodynamics (onshore, offshore, vertical axis)
  • Floating offshore wind platforms and deep-water solutions
  • Small-scale and distributed wind energy systems
  • Wind energy forecasting, grid integration, and smart controls
• Bioenergy & Biofuels:
  • Sustainable biomass feedstock production and conversion technologies (pyrolysis, gasification, anaerobic digestion)
  • Advanced biofuels (algae-based, cellulosic ethanol, sustainable aviation fuels - SAF)
  • Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS)
  • Biorefineries and bio-based products
• Geothermal Energy:
  • Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) and advanced drilling techniques
  • Direct-use geothermal applications and hybrid systems
  • Geothermal heat pumps and urban integration
• Hydropower & Marine Energy:
  • Sustainable hydropower development and optimization (pumped hydro storage)
  • Wave, tidal, and Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) technologies
  • Environmental impact assessment and mitigation for marine energy
• Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Technologies:
  • Green hydrogen production (electrolysis from renewable sources, photocatalysis)
  • Hydrogen storage (physical, material-based) and transportation infrastructure
  • Fuel cell advancements for various applications (transport, stationary power)
  • Power-to-X concepts (converting renewable energy into other energy carriers or chemicals)
• Energy Storage Systems:
  • Advanced battery technologies (solid-state, flow batteries, next-generation lithium-ion, sodium-ion)
  • Thermal energy storage and mechanical energy storage (compressed air, flywheels)
  • Grid-scale energy storage solutions and their role in grid stability
  • Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and smart charging technologies for EVs

II. Circular Economy & Sustainable Materials

• Green Materials & Nanomaterials:
  • Bio-based, biodegradable, and compostable polymers
  • Recycled and upcycled materials in manufacturing
  • Sustainable composites and construction materials (e.g., mass timber, low-carbon concrete)
  • Novel materials for energy efficiency, catalysis, and environmental remediation
• Sustainable Manufacturing & Industrial Processes:
  • Green chemistry and engineering principles in industrial design and production
  • Resource efficiency, waste minimization, and industrial symbiosis
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and environmental footprinting of products and processes
  • Additive manufacturing (3D printing) for material reduction and localized production
• Circular Economy Models & Strategies:
  • Design for circularity, durability, repairability, and end-of-life management
  • Product-as-a-service models and extended producer responsibility
  • Reverse logistics and closed-loop supply chains
  • Policy, regulatory frameworks, and business models for accelerating circularity

III. Pollution Control & Environmental Remediation

• Water & Wastewater Treatment:
  • Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for recalcitrant pollutants
  • Membrane technologies for water purification, desalination, and reuse
  • Resource recovery from wastewater (nutrients, energy, valuable chemicals)
  • Removal of emerging contaminants (microplastics, pharmaceuticals, PFAS)
  • Decentralized and nature-based water treatment solutions (e.g., constructed wetlands)
• Air Pollution Control & Management:
  • Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technologies (post-combustion, direct air capture)
  • Advanced catalysts and filtration systems for industrial and mobile emissions
  • Indoor air quality monitoring and purification technologies
  • Technologies for reducing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulate matter
• Waste Management & Valorization:
  • Zero-waste strategies and technologies (e.g., pyrolysis, gasification for waste-to-energy)
  • Anaerobic digestion for organic waste and biogas production
  • Recycling and recovery of critical raw materials (e-waste, battery recycling)
  • Sustainable landfill management and bioreactor landfills
• Soil Remediation & Land Restoration:
  • Bioremediation, phytoremediation, and chemical remediation of contaminated soils
  • Restoration of degraded land and ecosystems
  • Sustainable agricultural practices for soil health and carbon sequestration

IV. Smart & Sustainable Urban Systems

• Green Buildings & Architecture:
  • Energy-efficient building design and smart building management systems (BMS)
  • Green roofs, vertical gardens, and passive cooling/heating strategies
  • Sustainable construction materials and techniques (e.g., timber construction, prefabrication)
  • Net-zero energy buildings and resilient urban design
• Smart Grids & Energy Management:
  • Integration of distributed renewable energy sources into the grid
  • Demand-side management, energy efficiency, and load balancing
  • Grid modernization, resilience, and cybersecurity
  • Microgrids and virtual power plants
• Sustainable Transportation:
  • Electric Vehicles (EVs), charging infrastructure, and fleet electrification
  • Public transportation innovations (e.g., high-speed rail, integrated multimodal systems)
  • Sustainable aviation and shipping fuels/technologies
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for reduced congestion and emissions
• Urban Planning & Resilience:
  • Sustainable urban development and master planning principles
  • Climate adaptation and resilience in urban infrastructure
  • Nature-based solutions for urban challenges (e.g., urban forests, permeable pavements)
  • Urban food systems and vertical farming technologies

V. Digital & Enabling Technologies for Green Solutions

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML):
  • AI for optimizing energy consumption, grid management, and renewable energy forecasting.
  • ML for environmental monitoring, pollution prediction, and climate modeling.
  • AI in smart agriculture for resource efficiency and precision farming.
  • AI for accelerated material discovery and design for sustainability.
• Internet of Things (IoT) & Sensor Networks:
  • Real-time environmental monitoring (air quality, water quality, soil health).
  • Smart sensors for energy management in buildings and industries.
  • IoT for waste collection optimization and smart recycling.
  • Remote sensing for climate and environmental change detection.
• Big Data Analytics & Cloud Computing:
  • Processing and analyzing large environmental datasets for insights and decision-making.
  • Environmental forecasting and modeling at scale.
  • Cloud-based platforms for sustainability management.
• Digital Twins for Sustainability:
  • Creating virtual replicas of physical systems (factories, cities, ecosystems) to optimize resource use, reduce waste, and predict environmental impacts.
• Blockchain for Sustainability:
  • Supply chain transparency and traceability for sustainable products.
  • Carbon credit tracking, renewable energy certificate management, and decentralized energy trading.
  • Circular economy applications (e.g., material passports).
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing:
  • Environmental mapping, monitoring, and spatial analysis.
  • Assessing land use change, deforestation, and ecosystem health.
  • Disaster risk reduction and climate change vulnerability assessment.
• Green Computing & Sustainable IT:
  • Energy-efficient hardware design, software optimization, and data center operations.
  • Reducing the carbon footprint of IT infrastructure and digital services.

VI. Policy, Economics, Social Aspects & Education

• Environmental Policy & Governance:
  • National and international climate policies, agreements, and regulations.
  • Regulatory frameworks and standards for green technologies.
  • Market mechanisms, incentives, and carbon pricing for sustainable innovation.
  • International cooperation and technology transfer for green solutions.
• Green Finance & Investment:
  • Funding models and financial instruments for green projects.
  • Impact investing, sustainable finance, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria.
  • Carbon markets, emissions trading, and green bonds.
• Social Acceptance & Behavioral Change:
  • Public engagement, awareness campaigns, and environmental education.
  • Overcoming barriers to adoption of green technologies and sustainable practices.
  • The role of consumer behavior in driving green markets.
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & Green Technologies:
  • The crucial role of green technologies in achieving the UN SDGs.
  • Measuring, monitoring, and reporting on sustainability impacts.
• Circular Economy Business Models:
  • Emerging business models that prioritize resource efficiency, waste reduction, and value retention.
  • Entrepreneurship and innovation in the green technology sector.
• Education for Sustainability:
  • Integrating green technologies and sustainable development principles into education at all levels.
  • Developing skills for the green economy workforce.
  • Citizen science and community involvement in environmental monitoring and action.