Advances in Biomass Conversion to Value-Added Chemicals

Dear Colleagues,

Biomass is one of the most promising renewable sources of value-added chemicals. Its valorization can lead to the formation of a wide group of industrially important chemical compounds. Despite the sustainable character of biomass conversion processes, their competitiveness compared to traditional methods of the production of valuable chemicals is still disputable. Therefore, it is especially important to expand research focused on the development of efficient and low-cost processing of this type of feedstock.

This Special Issue is devoted to the development of new technologies of biomass conversion to value-added chemicals. It includes the design of new catalysts, optimization of reaction conditions, application of biomass pretreatment, and development of multiple processes in modern biorefineries. Research on mechanisms of the reactions, as well as the determination of the products of biomass valorization and characterization of the feedstock are also welcomed. Moreover, papers on a broad range of research and applications related to the main topic fields are also encouraged.

Prof. Dr. Jacek Grams
Prof. Dr. Agnieszka Ruppert
Guest Editors

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