Biomass-Derived Fuels and Materials: Volume II

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue of Energies on “Biomass-Derived Fuels and Materials: Volume II” aims to cover biomass-derived renewable fuels and materials conversion technologies, including biomass pretreatment and fractionation. In this context, we welcome submissions that deal with the development of novel lignocellulosic biomass pretreatment and fractionation processes. Moreover, we expect submissions on of microbial cultivation process development for the conversion of biomass-derived sugars to fuels and materials, as well as thermochemical processes of biomass. Furthermore, we will consider submissions within the biorefinery concepts regarding novel pretreatment techniques and their technical, environmental, and economic implications. In addition, we look forward to submissions on the conversion process particularities for biofuels and biochemicals, including chemical, biochemical, thermochemical, microbial, and combined approaches. Additionally, we expect submissions related to technoeconomic and environmental analysis, which may include supply chain assessment, byproducts, zero-waste techniques within the concept of circular economy, and process simulation and optimization. Finally, we welcome submissions on policy application and development related to the biobased economy. Consequently, this Special Issue is particularly addressed to researchers in crosscutting areas addressing any aspects of biomass-derived fuels and materials production.

Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Sidiras
Dr. Leonidas Matsakas
Guest Editors

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