New Insights into Catalysis for Biomass Utilization
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomass Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 21
Special Issue Editor
Interests: nanocatalysis for biomass and CO2 conversion to chemicals; industrial catalysis; reaction engineering
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The sustainable utilization of biomass as a renewable source of energy has received significant attention due to the pursuit of green chemistry and circular economy strategies. Catalysis plays a pivotal role in converting biomass into value-added chemicals, fuels, and materials, offering a promising alternative to fossil resources. However, challenges such as the complexity of the feedstock, the selectivity of reactions, and the stability of catalysts remain critical bottlenecks. This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research and innovative approaches to catalytic processes for biomass valorization, covering both fundamental and applied studies.
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- The design and synthesis of novel catalysts for biomass conversion;
- Mechanistic studies and the in situ characterization of catalytic reactions for biomass conversion;
- Catalytic routes for lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose valorization;
- Integrated biorefinery processes and cascade catalysis;
- Photo-, electro-, thermo-, and biocatalysis for biomass upgrading.
This Special Issue seeks to foster interdisciplinary discussions and advance the development of efficient, scalable, and environmentally benign catalytic technologies for the utilization of biomass. Researchers are invited to submit original research articles or comprehensive reviews that align with these themes.
Prof. Dr. Xin Jin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biomass conversion
- heterogeneous catalysis
- biorefinery
- green chemistry
- renewable energy
- catalytic mechanisms
- sustainable processes
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