Hydrodeoxygenation of Biomass-Derived Feedstock
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "I3: Energy Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 June 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hydrodeoxygenation; heterogeneous catalysis; biomass valorization; plastic waste valorization
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to compile recent original research articles and reviews that report advances in the science and technology underpinning the value-added conversion of waste-derived carbon resources via hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) processes. Focus is placed on chemical engineering strategies, processing technologies, and fundamental scientific insights that enable the upgrading of biorefinery-derived waste carbon resources into high-calorific fuels and value-added products.
In particular, this Special Issue seeks to highlight the latest research outcomes—encompassing both original research articles and comprehensive reviews—addressing the valorization of underutilized carbon resources, including agricultural residues, forestry waste, and biomass-derived model compounds. The conversion of such feedstocks remains a critical global challenge. Emphasis is placed on waste-to-value technologies that are closely aligned with the principles of the circular economy and sustainable energy development.
More specifically, this Special Issue invites original contributions that present novel scientific discoveries and innovative technological developments related to HDO, involving the elimination of oxygen contents. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
The following topics might be considered in these themes:
- Hydrodeoxygenation of biomass-derived model compounds in supercritical ethanol or methanol.
- Hydrodeoxygenation of biomass-derived intermediates (phenols and furans) under an external molecular hydrogen atmosphere.
- Ring hydrogenation of lignin- and carbohydrate-derived aromatic or cyclic oxygenates present in biomass feedstocks over metal-loaded catalytic supports (metal oxides/carbons).
- Upgrading of bio-molecules into fuel-grade chemicals; conversion of furans to DMF.
- Catalytic upgrading of raw or pretreated bio-oils in supercritical ethanol or under external hydrogen, aiming to reduce oxygen content, enhance stability, and improve fuel-quality properties.
- Additionally, the catalytic valorization of lignin or whole biomass feedstocks in alcoholic media or under molecular hydrogen—with the aim of producing high-calorific, upgraded bio-oils—can also be encompassed within the broader scope of hydrodeoxygenation-driven catalytic processes.
- Reaction kinetics of HDO reactions
- High-value products, including platform chemicals, biofuel (e.g., sustainable aviation fuel), and their applications.
Prof. Dr. Avnish Kumar
Dr. Bappi Paul
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hydrodeoxygenation (HDO)
- bio-oil upgrading
- renewable fuels
- catalytic biomass conversion
- hydrogenation of aromatic arene
- hydrogenation of bio-molecules
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