Innovative Catalysts for Biomass Conversion: Recent Developments
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomass Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editor
Interests: hydrotreatment reactions; biomass valorization; non-conventional catalysts; industrial application; characterization techniques
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Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, the valorization of biomass through diverse catalytic reactions has become an increasingly important topic of research. Developing innovative catalysts with enhanced activity, selectivity, and long-term stability is crucial for efficiently converting biomass-derived molecules into high-value-added chemicals and fuels. Recent advances in catalyst design, including the use of tailored active phases, multifunctional materials, and novel supports, are expanding the boundaries of what can be achieved in this field. A wide range of catalytic systems, such as noble and non-noble metals, oxides, sulfides, bulk and supported catalysts, as well as materials in various phases, have been explored under diverse experimental conditions, including variations in pressure (H₂, N₂, O₂, among others), temperature, and reactor configurations. These efforts, along with state-of-the-art characterization techniques, have significantly enhanced our understanding of structure–activity relationships and introduced new pathways for the rational design of next-generation catalysts for biomass conversion.
I invite you to contribute your latest research to this Special Issue, which will highlight current developments and emerging trends in catalysis for biomass valorization, focusing particularly on the following:
- Structure–activity relationships in catalytic biomass transformation;
- Non-traditional catalysts for biomass valorization;
- Integration of catalysis with green solvents (ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, etc.);
- Catalyst design for aqueous-phase biomass conversion (stability and performance);
- Scalable catalytic processes for producing fuels and chemicals from biomass;
- Reaction mechanism studies in hydrodeoxygenation, hydrogenolysis, or hydrolysis of biomass-derived compounds.
Dr. Catherine Sepúlveda
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- hydrotreatment reactions
- biomass valorization
- non-conventional catalysts
- industrial application
- characterization techniques
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