Sustainable Catalytic Processes for the Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass

Dear Colleagues,

The challenge of using renewable lignocellulosic biomass to replace petroleum-based chemicals from fossil resources is currently of great interest and importance. The integrated (multi-product) biorefinery concept of lignocellulosic biomass conversion into fuel, chemicals, and materials is currently seen as the most prospective path to a sustainable carbon-neutral circular bio-economy. The development of efficient catalytic processes for the selective and eco-clean (green) fractionation and upgrading of major biomass components is critical for viable biorefining technology.

In recent years, significant progress has been achieved in the development and application of sustainable catalytic systems (both homogeneous and heterogeneous) in lignocellulosic biomass conversion technology. This Special Issue welcomes original research papers, short communications and review papers covering all aspects of homogeneous or heterogeneous catalysis regarding the chemical conversion/biorefinery of lignocellulosic biomass and isolated biomass components, including, but not limited to, the following topics: the catalytic fractionation, gasification and pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass; carbohydrate (cellulose and hemicelluloses) conversion to fuel and chemicals (furfural, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, polyols, organic acids, etc.), including one-pot tandem processes and green reaction media; lignin direct depolymerization and conversion to fuel and chemicals (cycloalkanes, aromatic hydrocarbons, phenols, etc.), including one-pot tandem processes; and the catalytic upgrading of extractives (isomerization, epoxidation, oxidation, hydrogenation etc.).

Dr. Anatoly A. Shatalov
Guest Editor

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