Green Chemistry and Sustainable Biomass Conversion

Dear Colleagues:

Biomass stands as an exemplary, sustainable feedstock with the potential to revolutionize the energy, biofuels, and materials sectors, steering us toward a greener society. The pursuit of efficient biomass treatment and utilization remains pivotal in bridging the gap between research endeavors and practical applications.

This Special Issue delves into the multifaceted realm of biomass conversion, exploring not only the intricate processes but also the diverse applications of the resultant products. Within this Special Issue, we extend a warm invitation for the submission of original research articles and reviews. We particularly encourage contributions that delve into various biomass conversion techniques, including pyrolysis, torrefaction, gasification, hydrothermal conversion, and biological conversion. The scope encompasses not only experimental investigations and applications but also modelling and simulation studies, encompassing process simulations, machine learning applications, life cycle assessments (LCA), and more.

Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:

• Innovative approaches to pyrolysis, torrefaction, gasification, hydrothermal, and biological conversion of biomass;
• Pioneering catalysts and catalytic processes aimed at enhancing biomass conversion efficiency;
• Strategies for enhancing and customizing the products derived from biomass;
• Green products derived from biomass used for environmental applications;
• In-depth kinetic and thermodynamic analyses of biomass conversion processes, uncovering the underlying mechanisms;
• Machine learning models for a better understanding and utilization of biomass conversion processes;
• Life cycle assessments and techno-economic analyses of emerging biomass conversion methodologies.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Yuming Wen
Dr. Yuhao Fu
Prof. Dr. Na Duan
Guest Editors

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• pyrolysis
• gasification
• hydrothermal conversion
• biological conversion
• sustainable energy and materials
• green chemistry
• biofuel
• biochar
• biomass
• agricultural and forestry waste