Advances in Heterogeneous Catalysis for Biomass Valorization
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomass Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2026 | Viewed by 544
Special Issue Editors
Interests: heterogeneous catalysis; biomass valorization; CO2 conversion; catalyst design; nanostructured materials; green chemistry; energy storage; solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs)
Interests: hydrogen production; biomass valorisation; DFT simulation; surface chemistry; heterogeneous catalysis
Interests: heterogeneous catalysis in liquid-phase; metal nanoparticles for catalysis; explore the properties of non-noble metals for catalysis; NMR relaxometry to study the interaction between substrate and catalyst surfaces; hydrogenation/hydrogenolysis for biomass valorization; oxidation process of biomass derived molecules for biochemical production
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Dear Colleagues,
Biomass plays a crucial role in the transition toward a more sustainable and circular economy. As a renewable source of organic carbon, it offers a valuable route to producing biofuels and value-added chemicals. Biomass must be efficiently converted to reduce fossil fuel dependence and promote the development of more sustainable chemical processes. Heterogeneous catalysis plays a pivotal role in this context, enabling selective and scalable valorization of a wide range of biomass feedstocks, including lignocellulosic materials, agricultural residues, organic waste, vegetable oils, algal biomass, and other bio-based resources. This Special Issue fits within an emerging and rapidly expanding research field focused on developing catalysts that are increasingly efficient, durable, and environmentally friendly.
This Special Issue invites contributions highlighting advances in heterogeneous catalysis applied to biomass conversion. We welcome original research articles that explore new catalytic materials and innovative processes within the broader context of biomass valorization.
Topics may include catalyst development, process optimization, low-impact technologies, and novel routes for biomass valorization. We also welcome contributions exploring hybrid or emerging approaches, such as light- or electro-assisted catalytic systems, provided they exploit solid catalytic materials.
Dr. Andrea Jouve
Dr. Ilaria Barlocco
Dr. Marta Stucchi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- heterogeneous catalysis
- biomass valorization
- biofuels
- value-added products
- catalytic processes
- biomass-based technologies
- renewable feedstocks
- green chemistry
- catalyst design
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