Valorization of Lignocellulosic Materials: Towards a Sustainable Environment and Circular Economy

Dear Colleagues,

In the context of environmental regulations and circular economy, the identification of alternative sustainable solutions to replace the non-renewable oil resources is of particular interest in most production processes. Lignocellulosic materials are a sustainable, broadly available, biocompatible and highly recyclable alternative which could have applications in a range of environmentally friendly products.

The valorization of lignocellulosic biomass for extraction of valuable components or their conversion in high added-value products will promote the implementation of more sustainable solutions. It will also help to convert the linear economy to a more biobased circular economy.

This Special Issue will present recent strategies for the utilization and conversion of lignocellulosic materials to obtain bio-based products with a wide range of applications (i.e. packaging, sound absorption, electronics, thermal insulation, building industry, automotive or aeronautics components, water and air de-pollution,  etc.).  

Particular attention will be paid to the multidisciplinary approaches in various fields of engineering dealing with the valorization of lignocellulosic biomass for sustainable production of valuable and useful products. The processes and practices that contribute to reducing environmental emissions and life cycle assessment of technologies and materials in this field are also of interest.

Papers that present theoretical and quantitative analysis of the topic, as well as qualitative research based on case studies (pilot-plant and full scale) are welcome.

Prof. Dr. Petronela Nechita
Prof. Dr. Silviu Nastac
Guest Editors

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• lignocellulosic composite materials
• cellulose fibers
• sound absorption
• thermal insulation
• packaging
• biorefinery
• circular economy
• recycling
• de-pollution
• environmental
• biopolymers
• life cycle assessment
• lignocellulosic biomass
• wood and forestry residues
• agroresidues