Conversion and Valorization of Lignocellulosic Biomass
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 1589
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Interests: protein biochemistry; enzyme and protein purification; enzyme characterization; extremozymes; extremophilic microorganisms; biotechnology for sustainability; biocatalysts; biorefinery; biomass and waste valorization; bioresurces; bioactive molecules for well-being
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Dear Colleagues,
Lignocellulosic biomass is the most abundant renewable raw material on Earth. The valorization of lignocellulose, vegetal biomass and agro-industrial processing waste in order to produce high value-added products enhances energy production and promotes a lignocellulosic biorefinery approach. Many catalytic processes are employed to produce chemicals, bioactive molecules, biomaterials and biofuels from this biomass, as well as to develop economically feasible bioprocesses. Effective processes, advanced technologies and methods should be implemented as part of a green biorefinery and One Health approach, promoting a circular economy model for bioeconomy purposes. The sustainability, environmental impact and cost-effectiveness of technologies are important indicators in this context.
This Special Issue will collect original research articles, review, mini-review articles and short communications that highlight recent advances in green technologies for the conversion and valorization of lignocellulosic biomass (vegetal and agro-industrial waste) to value-added products. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Biomass pre(treatment) for component isolation and valorization;
- The innovative and sustainable catalytic conversion of lignocellulosic biomass streams;
- Value-added products (bioactive molecules, chemicals, polymers and bioenergy) from lignocellulosic biomass and waste.
Dr. Loredana Marcolongo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- lignocellulosic biomass
- vegetal and agro processing wast
- catalytic and biocatalytic conversion
- value added products
- lignocellulosic platform
- bioprocessing
- biorefinery
- green chemistry
- circular economy, bioeconomy
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