Lignocellulosic Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Lignocellulosic materials are one of the most promising feedstocks, and have attracted the interest of numerous researchers due to their availability and renewable nature. In fact, cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, suberin, and the low-molecular-weight components they contain can also be applied in a wide range of value-added products for different application sectors.

The Special Issue of Molecules on Lignocellulosic Materials is focused on the most recent advances and research works that have been conducted in the past few years to examine the viability and feasibility of using these lignocellulosic materials. In particular, we welcome research works, review documents, or communications that cover the concepts and current challenges and strategies on biomass valorization and conversion to high-value polymeric materials, including chemical approaches or chemical modification to enhance material properties such as compatibility or as micro-nano reinforcements. Further, advances on blends and biocomposite materials, life cycle assessment studies, hydrogels and scaffold envisaging products with superior performance as well as lower cost, or greenhouse emissions reduction targeting specific industrial sectors (e.g., packaging, automobile, transportation, cosmetics, and biomedicine).

We encourage you to contribute to this scientific program by submitting your papers for this Special Issue in Molecules entitled “Lignocellulosic Materials”.

Prof. Dr. Rui L. Reis
Dr. Emanuel M. Fernandes
Guest Editors

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