Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Catalytic Conversion of Biomass and Plastic Waste
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "A4: Bio-Energy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 April 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: catalysis, synthesis and characterization of heterogeneous catalysts; biomass conversion; surface characterization of solids; environmental protection; nanotechnology
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Interests: biofuels; biomass; thermochemical processes; waste valorization; microalgae; biorefineries
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Interests: green solvent systems; CO2; biomass; waste plastics; organic waste conversion and utilization
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Waste biomass and plastic represent a highly promising group of feedstocks for the production of a wide range of valuable fuels, including biofuels and hydrogen, as well as other energy carriers and chemicals. Their efficient utilization can contribute not only to the development of a more sustainable and circular economy but also addresses the pressing global challenges of waste accumulation and fossil fuel dependence. In the context of renewable energy generation and carbon footprint reduction, the catalytic valorization of these waste materials is gaining increasing importance. However, current methods for their conversion often remain inefficient, economically unviable, or insufficiently selective. One of the key challenges lies in the development of advanced catalytic systems that can significantly enhance the performance of these processes. This “Editorial Board Members” Collection Series is dedicated to recent advances in the studies of catalytic conversion of waste biomass and plastics for energy applications. It is mainly focused on design, synthesis, and physicochemical characterization of novel catalysts, as well as the investigation of their catalytic activity, selectivity, and long-term stability under relevant reaction conditions. Additionally, the contributions focusing on the optimization of reaction parameters, mechanistic studies, and detailed analysis of the composition and energy potential of the resulting products are highly encouraged. Furthermore, research exploring the influence of feedstock type, pretreatment strategies, and process integration for efficient energy recovery is of particular interest.
Prof. Dr. Jacek Grams
Dr. Margarida Gonçalves
Prof. Dr. Buxing Han
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biofuels
- hydrogen production
- renewable fuels
- sustainable energy recovery
- biomass valorization
- waste plastic disposal
- synthesis and characterization of catalysts
- catalytic activity and selectivity
- thermal treatment
- pyrolysis
- gasification
- hydrotreating
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