Functionalised Heterogeneous Catalysts for Sustainable Biomass Valorization
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomass Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biorefining; green chemistry; bioenergy; heterogeneous catalysis; biomass conversion
Interests: anaerobic digestion; 2nd generation biofuels; waste-to-energy; biofuels from insects; environmental and agricultural engineering
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The development of functionalized heterogeneous catalysts is crucial for advancing sustainable processes in biomass conversion. These catalysts play a pivotal role in enhancing selectivity, stability, and efficiency in the transformation of biomass into fuels, chemicals, and high-value products, supporting the transition toward a circular bioeconomy.
This Special Issue invites contributions on the design, characterization, and application of functionalized heterogeneous catalysts for biomass valorization. We welcome studies on novel catalytic materials, reaction mechanisms, process optimization, and scalability, as well as technoeconomic and environmental assessments.
Scope of the Special Issue
- Design and synthesis of advanced functionalized heterogeneous catalysts (e.g., metal-supported, acid/base, bifunctional, nanostructured);
- Catalytic pathways for lignocellulosic, algal, and waste biomass conversion;
- Mechanistic insights into catalytic processes (e.g., hydrolysis, hydrogenation, oxidation, deoxygenation);
- Catalyst stability, reusability, and deactivation studies;
- Process intensification (e.g., catalytic reactor engineering, multiphase systems);
- Industrial applications and pilot-scale demonstrations;
- Sustainability assessments (life-cycle analysis, technoeconomic feasibility).
Both original research articles and comprehensive reviews are welcome.
Dr. Meysam Madadi
Dr. Mahdy Elsayed
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- heterogeneous catalysis
- biomass valorization
- sustainable chemistry
- lignocellulosic biomass
- catalytic upgrading
- green fuels
- platform chemicals
- catalyst design
- process sustainability
- technoeconomic analysis
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