Valorization of Biomass and Bioplastics for Recovery of Value-Added Products
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 30
Special Issue Editor
Interests: anaerobic biotechnologies; biofuels; biochemicals; waste management
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in the valorization of biological resources and biodegradable polymers, highlighting technologies that enable resource recovery while reducing environmental impact. We seek contributions that explore biological, electrochemical, catalytic, and hybrid processing routes that transform agricultural residues, food waste, lignocellulosic biomass and bioplastics into value-added products. We particularly welcome studies on process intensification, integrated biorefineries, microbial and enzymatic conversion, polymer depolymerization and advanced separation systems. Both fundamental investigations and applied engineering solutions are within scope. By showcasing cutting-edge research and emerging perspectives, the Special Issue seeks to accelerate sustainable pathways for closing material loops and advancing resource recovery systems that support global decarbonization and waste reduction goals.
Dr. Abid Hussain
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- valorization
- biological
- biodegradable
- polymer
- agricultural
- residue
- food
- waste
- lignocellulosic
- biomass
- bioplastic
- electrochemical
- catalytic
- hybrid
- biorefined
- microbial
- enzymatic
- conversion
- depolymerization
- separation
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