Catalytic Valorization and Utilization of Biomass and Biomass Derivatives
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomass Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 136
Special Issue Editors
Interests: heterogeneous catalysis; photocatalysis; piezoelectric catalysis; green transformation; biomass valorization
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biomass and its derivatives are abundant, renewable, and carbon-neutral resources that have attracted increasing attention as sustainable alternatives to fossil-based feedstocks. Catalytic conversion of biomass can lead to the production of platform chemicals, key intermediates for the synthesis of a wide range of bulk and fine chemicals, as well as value-added fuels and functional materials. These transformations are essential to addressing the growing environmental and energy challenges of the 21st century.
Despite considerable progress in the field, challenges remain in controlling product selectivity, improving catalyst stability, and enhancing the conversion efficiency of complex and heterogeneous biomass feedstocks. In particular, the development of robust catalytic systems for biomass pyrolysis, gasification, and liquid-phase upgrading continues to be a critical research focus.
This Special Issue of Catalysts will highlight recent advances in the catalytic transformation, upgrading, and valorization of biomass and biomass-derived molecules. We invite original research articles and reviews that explore innovative catalytic materials, mechanistic insights, and practical applications in the fields of sustainable energy, environmental remediation, and green chemistry. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Heterogeneous, homogeneous, and biocatalytic processes for biomass upgrading;
- Selective catalytic conversion of platform molecules;
- Photocatalytic, electrocatalytic, and thermocatalytic valorization of biomass;
- Catalyst design for biomass pyrolysis and gasification;
- Reaction mechanisms and structure–activity relationships in biomass catalysis;
- Catalyst stability, recyclability, and deactivation pathways.
If you would like to submit papers for publication in this Special Issue or have any questions, please contact the in-house Editor, Ms. Georgie Guan (georgie.guan@mdpi.com).
Prof. Dr. Linyu Jiao
Dr. Bin Tian
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomass valorization
- utilization
- catalytic conversion
- platform chemical
- pyrolysis, gasification
- high-value product
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