Catalytic Transformation of Biomass: From Waste to Fuels, Chemicals and High-Value Products
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomass Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editors
Interests: woody biomass utilization; lignin upgrading; thermal and catalytic processes; carbonaceous materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The increasing global demand for energy and chemicals, coupled with the limited fossil resources and more environmental concerns, necessitates a fundamental shift towards sustainable alternatives. Lignocellulosic biomass, an abundant and renewable carbon source, offers a compelling pathway to displace fossil fuels in the production of a wide array of valuable products. This Special Issue, "Catalytic Transformation of Biomass: From Waste to Fuels, Chemicals and High-Value Products", focuses on the latest developments in the catalytic transformation of biomass, advanced catalytic technologies, and the spectrum of fuels, chemicals, and high-value materials that can be derived from biomass. We seek contributions that explore the critical role of catalysis in enabling this transition, from established heterogeneous solid catalysts to cutting-edge single-atom, magnetic, and (photo)electrocatalytic systems. This Special Issue also addresses advances in catalytic converting complex biomass into versatile platform molecules and end-products, as well as innovation in catalyst design, process integration, and a holistic approach to resource management which is paramount for realizing a truly sustainable and economically viable bioeconomy.
Dr. Qiangu Yan
Guest Editor
Dr. Sijin Guo
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- biomass
- fuels
- chemicals
- high value products
- catalytic transformation
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