Advanced Research and Technology on Biomass Materials in Forestry

Dear Colleagues,

"Advanced Research and Technology on Biomass Materials in Forestry" aims to advance the understanding, development, and application of biomass materials derived from forest resources. Saving forests through waste biomass utilization involves converting agricultural and industrial waste biomass into valuable products, reducing the pressure on forests for resources. Moreover, we can minimize deforestation and forest degradation by utilizing waste biomass for energy production, bio-based materials, and chemicals. This approach promotes sustainable resource use and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution, thus contributing to climate change mitigation. Effective biomass utilization can create economic incentives for preserving forests, fostering a circular economy where waste is repurposed and natural habitats are protected. This Special Issue seeks to foster innovation in using forestry biomass for sustainable and environmentally friendly products, contributing to the global transition towards renewable materials and energy.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Biomass-based materials and products;
• Biomass-sourced biomaterials and biochemicals;
• Biomass-based adhesives;
• Challenges and opportunities of forest-sourced biomass materials;
• Technical lignin-based products;
• Sustainable biomass conversion technologies and innovations;
• Agricultural and industrial waste utilization for forest conservation;
• Wood-based products

Dr. Saman Ghahri
Dr. Bingnan Yuan
Prof. Dr. Viktor Savov
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Forests is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.