Integrated Biorefinery Approaches for Sustainable Energy and High-Value Bioproducts from Lignocellulosic Biomass
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "A4: Bio-Energy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 December 2025 | Viewed by 21
Special Issue Editor
Interests: industrial biotechnology; lignocellulosic biomass; pretreatment technologies; pulp and paper technology; waste biorefinery; bioenergy; nutritious fungal food; sustainability
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The sustainable production of energy and bioproducts is a cornerstone of the global transition towards a circular bioeconomy. As societies seek to reduce their dependence on fossil resources and mitigate climate change, the integrated utilization of renewable biomass—particularly lignocellulosic feedstocks—has emerged as a promising solution. These materials, derived from agricultural residues, forestry by-products, and dedicated energy crops, are abundant, renewable, and rich in valuable biopolymers.
However, the complex and recalcitrant structure of lignocellulosic biomass makes efficient conversion highly challenging. Overcoming these barriers requires the development of advanced pretreatment technologies, robust microbial and enzymatic systems, and integrated biorefinery platforms that can simultaneously produce bioenergy and high-value bioproducts.
The aim of this Special Issue is to collect original research articles, reviews, and short communications that explore the latest innovations in the valorization of lignocellulosic biomass. It will focus on the synergy between energy generation and the production of functional materials, food ingredients, and biochemicals, all within the framework of sustainability and circularity.
We welcome contributions that explore the following topics:
- Advanced chemical, physical, and biological pretreatment methods for lignocellulosic biomass.
- Microbial and enzymatic bioconversion strategies for biofuels, biochemicals, and functional food ingredients.
- Process integration and optimization for maximizing energy efficiency and product yield.
- Techno-economic and life cycle assessments of integrated biorefinery systems.
- Innovative applications of lignin, hemicellulose, and cellulose-derived compounds in materials, pharmaceuticals and food.
- Policy, sustainability, and circular economy frameworks supporting biorefinery development.
This Special Issue will highlight the synergy between sustainable energy production and the generation of high-value bioproducts, emphasizing innovations that align with circular economy principles and contribute to climate change mitigation.
Dr. Swarnima Agnihotri
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- lignocellulosic biomass
- integrated biorefinery
- bioenergy production
- high-value bioproducts
- pretreatment technologies
- microbial bioconversion
- circular bioeconomy
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