Application of Catalysis and Biocatalysis in Biorefineries
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Biocatalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2021) | Viewed by 3684
Special Issue Editors
Interests: catalysis; lignocellulosic valorization; green chemistry; adsorption; design of experiments
Interests: biocatalysis; biomass valorization; enzyme engineering; microbial and enzyme discovery; structural biology; bioinformatics
Interests: biomass catalysis; biomass fractionation; biomass thermochemical conversion for fuel and carbonaceous materials; lithium-ion battery; energy storage materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As the human population continues to increase exponentially, our society will, likewise, continue witness a growing scarcity of natural resources and develop an appreciation for the interconnectedness of these resources: the food, water, and energy (FWE) nexus. Lignocellulosic biomasses, owing to their abundance and unique physicochemical properties, provide an opportunity to boost the bioeconomy. In this context, catalysis plays a vital role in sustainably unlocking the potential of lignocelluloses in a variety of fuels, chemicals, and materials. This Special Issue aims to cover the recent advances in the field of catalytic conversion, focusing on the use of (i) catalysis (heterogeneous and homogeneous) and (ii) advanced solvents (ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents), as well as (iii) advances in thermo and biochemical conversion and (iv) novel biocatalytic approaches in bioprocessing. We welcome all kinds of high-impact articles (research and review papers). Short communications are also welcome if they are novel and high impact. All manuscripts will be subjected to rigorous peer review by eminent experts in the respective areas. Possible topics include, but are not limited to the following:
- catalytic depolymerization of lignin to value added products;
- thermochemical catalysis of biomasses including pyrolysis, gasification, and hydrothermal carbonization;
- lignin valorization via biocatalysis;
- catalytic valorization of municipal, agricultural, and animal wastes;
- biochemical conversion of lignocellulose to platform chemicals;
Dr. Lalitendu Das
Dr. Joseph Stevens
Dr. Wenqi Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- heterogeneous catalysis;
- homogeneous catalysts;
- lignocellulose;
- waste valorization;
- fuels;
- chemicals;
- biocatalysis;
- lignin valorization;
- alternative solvents.
