The Section “Biomass Catalysis” in the journal Catalysts (ISSN: 2073-4344) publishes original and high-quality research communications, articles, and review articles in the areas of the catalytic conversion of biomass and its derivatives into (gas, liquid, or solid) chemicals, fuels, and materials.

The focus of this Section is on the understanding of catalytic processes for biomass conversion at the micro-, meso-, and macro-scales, including (1) the rational design and synthesis of advanced catalysts, (2) the characterization of their structures and active sites, (3) the understanding of the catalytic mechanism, and (4) the resulting catalytic processes and technologies.

Our goal is to make high-quality and impactful research in biomass catalytic conversion promptly and easily accessible to a worldwide audience to accelerate progress in renewable sources conversion, with the aim of contributing to a more sustainable future.

We welcome you to read the top cited papers published in 2022 and 2023 in this Section. As our journal is open access, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all the articles published in it.

1. “Carbon Quantum Dots: Synthesis, Structure, Properties, and Catalytic Applications for Organic Synthesis”
by Pradeep Kumar Yadav, Subhash Chandra, Vivek Kumar, Deepak Kumar and Syed Hadi Hasan
Catalysts 2023, 13(2), 422; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13020422
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/13/2/422

2. “A Review on Production and Surface Modifications of Biochar Materials via Biomass Pyrolysis Process for Supercapacitor Applications”
by Rifat Mehdi, Asif Hussain Khoja, Salman Raza Naqvi, Ningbo Gao and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin
Catalysts 2022, 12(7), 798; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12070798
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/12/7/798

3. “An Overview of the Latest Advances in the Catalytic Synthesis of Glycerol Carbonate”
by Debora Procopio and Maria Luisa Di Gioia
Catalysts 2022, 12(1), 50; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12010050
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/12/1/50

4. “Chemicals Production from Glycerol through Heterogeneous Catalysis: A Review”
by Parvaneh Koranian, Qian Huang, Ajay Kumar Dalai and Ramaswami Sammynaiken
Catalysts 2022, 12(8), 897; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12080897
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/12/8/897

5. “Value-Added Products from Catalytic Pyrolysis of Lignocellulosic Biomass and Waste Plastics over Biochar-Based Catalyst: A State-of-the-Art Review”
by Peng Li, Kun Wan, Huan Chen, Fangjuan Zheng, Zhuo Zhang, Bo Niu, Yayun Zhang and Donghui Long
Catalysts 2022, 12(9), 1067; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12091067
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/12/9/1067

6. “Biodegradation of Congo Red Using Co-Culture Anode Inoculum in a Microbial Fuel Cell”
by Kalpana Sharma, Soumya Pandit, Bhim Sen Thapa and Manu Pant
Catalysts 2022, 12(10), 1219; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12101219
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/12/10/1219

7. “Lignin Depolymerization in the Presence of Base, Hydrogenation Catalysts, and Ethanol”
by Iuliia Romanenko, Felix Kurz, Robert Baumgarten, Ivana Jevtovikj, Jean-Pierre Lindner, Arunabha Kundu, Alois Kindler and Stephan Andreas Schunk
Catalysts 2022, 12(2), 158; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12020158
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/12/2/158

8. “Whole Cell Biocatalysis of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural for Sustainable Biorefineries”
by Joana T. Cunha, Aloia Romaní and Lucília Domingues
Catalysts 2022, 12(2), 202; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12020202
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/12/2/202

9. “Catalytic Pyrolysis of High-Density Polyethylene: Decomposition Efficiency and Kinetics”
by Hadas Raveh-Amit, Florent Lemont, Gabriela Bar-Nes, Ofra Klein-BenDavid, Nissim Banano, Svetlana Gelfer, Patrice Charvin, Tahriri Bin Rozaini, Johann Sedan and François Rousset
Catalysts 2022, 12(2), 140; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12020140
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/12/2/140

10. “Comparative Catalytic Performance Study of 12-Tungstophosphoric Heteropoly Acid Supported on Mesoporous Supports for Biodiesel Production from Unrefined Green Seed Canola Oil”
by Fahimeh Esmi, Shima Masoumi and Ajay K. Dalai
Catalysts 2022, 12(6), 658; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12060658
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/12/6/658

If you are an active researcher in the field and are passionate about participating in cutting-edge research publications, please do not hesitate to contact the Section Managing Editor, Ms. Cathy Yang (cathy.yang@mdpi.com).