Tailoring Carbon-Based Materials from Lignocellulosic Waste: Synthesis, Characterization, and High-End Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 123
Special Issue Editor
Interests: circular economy; biorefinery; waste to energy; waste to biomaterials; newer beverage and food process; bioprocess; sustenable production
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the transformative potential of lignocellulosic waste as a sustainable precursor for advanced carbon-based materials. As the global transition toward a circular bioeconomy intensifies, the valorization of agro-industrial byproducts—such as brewing spent grains, forestry residues, and crop stalks—has emerged as a critical frontier in material science.
We invite high-quality research and reviews that explore innovative thermochemical conversion processes, including pyrolysis, torrefaction, and hydrothermal carbonization, to produce tailored carbon structures. A central theme of this collection is the precise control over synthesis parameters to engineer specific physicochemical properties, such as pore size distribution, surface functional groups, and electrical conductivity.
The scope of this Special Issue extends from fundamental synthesis and advanced characterization techniques (e.g., ICP, spectroscopic analysis, and textural profiling) to high-end applications. We particularly encourage submissions demonstrating the performance of these bio-derived carbons in catalysis, environmental remediation, energy storage (supercapacitors and batteries), and the development of value-added chemicals. By bridging the gap between waste management and high-performance engineering, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for sustainable innovations that reduce environmental impact while driving technological progress in the green materials sector.
Prof. Dr. Grace F. Ghesti
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- waste to energy
- waste to biomaterials
- circular economy
- biorefinery
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