Advances in Lignocellulose Research and Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 November 2025 | Viewed by 87
Special Issue Editors
Interests: enzymatic modification of wood fibers; biomass pretreatment; bioactivity and structure activity of polysaccharides
Interests: pulping; cellulose modification; lignin utilization; hydrogels; carbon materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Lignocellulose is the most abundant renewable biomass on Earth, which serves as a key component of plant cell walls, and it is primarily composed of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. As the global demand for sustainable alternatives to fossil-based resources grows, lignocellulose has emerged as a critical feedstock for bioenergy, biomaterials, and green chemistry. Recent breakthroughs in pretreatment technologies, enzymatic hydrolysis, lignin valorization, and nanocellulose engineering have unlocked unprecedented opportunities to convert this complex biopolymer into biofuels, biodegradable plastics, high-performance composites, and functional nanomaterials.
This Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge research and innovative applications in lignocellulose science, and topics include advances in efficient biomass deconstruction, novel catalytic processes, scalable biorefinery systems, and the development of lignocellulose-derived products for applications in papermaking, packaging, construction, and the pharmaceutical industry. We also explore challenges such as achieving cost-effective commercialization, enhancing material properties, and addressing environmental impacts.
Prof. Dr. Shufang Wu
Prof. Dr. Guolin Tong
Dr. Qiulu Chu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- lignocellulose
- cellulose
- lignin
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