Heterogeneous Catalysis for Sustainable Biofuel Production

Dear Colleagues, 

The depletion of fossil fuel reserves and the urgent need to address environmental concerns, along with the adoption of carbon-neutral targets as laws and policies by various countries worldwide, have driven the exploration of sustainable alternatives for fuel production. Accordingly, the efficient conversion of biomass and bio-waste, as promising abundant, cheap, and renewable resources, into sustainable energy is of great interest and offers a greener pathway beyond fossil fuels. For this purpose, heterogeneous catalysts, which offer numerous advantages over homogeneous catalysts, are a crucial parameter for the efficient transformation of biomass into biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), biodiesel, bioethanol, etc. Despite numerous advancements, further explorations of novel, stable, and efficient catalysts are still required to accelerate the scaling-up of these processes.

This Special Issue aims to publish original and innovative research articles and reviews related to “Heterogeneous Catalysis for Sustainable Biofuel Production”. Topics will include, but are not limited to, the following research areas:

• Catalysis;
• Biomass conversion;
• Biofuel production. 

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Best Regards,
Dr. Armin Rezayan
Dr. Dan Wu
Prof. Dr. Heng Zhang
Guest Editors

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