Advances in Biomass Conversion, Biofuel Production and Biorefinery Processes
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomass conversion; CO₂ valorization; catalysis; energy storage; hydrogen technologies
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The efficient transformation of renewable biomass into advanced biofuels, energy carriers, and valuable chemicals remains fundamental to decarbonizing global energy systems. Recognizing biomass as a versatile and abundant resource, this Special Issue aims to gather interdisciplinary studies that push forward the frontiers of biomass conversion and integrated biorefinery technologies.
We welcome submissions on catalytic, thermochemical, and biochemical conversion routes; process intensification and integrative strategies for producing biofuels and hydrogen; innovative approaches to CO₂ utilization within biorefineries; and the incorporation of energy storage or renewable inputs. Contributions focusing on sustainability, techno-economic assessments, and life-cycle analyses of emerging processes are highly encouraged. We invite original research articles, critical reviews, and focus papers that deliver new insights into efficiency, scalability, and environmental performance.
Prof. Dr. Juan Carlos Serrano-Ruiz
Dr. Mayra Anabel Lara-Angulo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomass conversion
- biofuels
- catalysis
- biorefinery integration
- CO₂ utilization
- hydrogen production
- energy storage
- life-cycle and techno-economic analysis
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