Advances in Green and Sustainable Methods for Biomass Processing and Characterization
This special issue belongs to the section "Green Chemistry".
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The transition to a bio-based and circular economy demands innovative, sustainable, green, and scalable strategies for converting biomass into high-value chemicals, biomaterials, and biofuels. Lignocellulosic biomass, oleoresins, and other renewable feedstocks offer remarkable chemical diversity, but their complex structure still poses significant challenges for selective fractionation, transformation, and detailed chemical characterization. This Special Issue, titled, “Advances in Green and Sustainable Methods for Biomass Processing and Characterization”, aims to gather cutting-edge research on environmentally friendly strategies that unlock the full potential of diverse biomass resources.
We welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews addressing the development and application of green solvents, low-energy and waste-minimizing processing technologies, and sustainable extraction, fractionation, and modification methods for lignocellulosic and non-lignocellulosic biomass. Contributions on advanced analytical and characterization techniques applied to biomass, its fractions, and derived products are also encouraged. This Special Issue encourages interdisciplinary work in chemistry, materials science, and green engineering to advance sustainable biomass processing.
Prof. Dr. María González Alriols
Guest Editor
Dr. Nalin de Seixas Borges
Dr. Irene Gómez Cruz
Guest Editor Assistants
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Keywords
- biomass valorization
- sustainable processing
- green solvents
- biomass characterization
- bio-based materials
- value-added products
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Published Papers
Molecules - ISSN 1420-3049