Optimised Pathways for Biomass Conversion into Value-Added By-Products
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Biological Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biomass; bioprocess; biomaterial; biochemistry; bioenergy; pulp and paper; biocomposites; lignocellulosic; biocellulose; biofuel
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biomass by-products hold tremendous potential as sustainable resources for value-added applications, ranging from biofuels and biochemicals to biomaterials and environmental remediation agents. This Special Issue aims to synthesise recent advances in the development, characterisation, and utilisation of biomass-derived by-products, including extraction methods, process optimisation, product development, and life cycle assessments. We invite researchers to contribute original articles and reviews exploring innovative pathways for converting biomass into value-added products. Contributions addressing the integration of biomass by-products into circular bioeconomy models, innovative processing technologies, and case studies of industrial applications are highly welcome. This Special Issue will showcase research, innovations, and reviews that explore various pathways for converting biomass into useful products.
Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):
- Thermochemical, biochemical, and mechanical conversion processes;
- Process optimisation and integration for biomass utilisation;
- Development of value-added chemicals, materials, and energy products;
- Life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis of biomass-based systems;
- Innovations in biomass pre-treatment and fractionation;
- Industrial applications and case studies of biomass valorisation;
- Policies, standards, and market trends for biomass-based products.
Dr. Rasmina Halis
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biomass by-products
- bio-based materials
- biorefineries
- circular bioeconomy
- process optimisation
- sustainable development
- biomass valorisation
- biofuels
- green technologies
- waste to wealth
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