Recent Advances in Creating Bio-Derived Materials and Chemicals from Sustainable Biomass
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 November 2026 | Viewed by 111
Editor
Interests: composites; coatings; lignocellulosic material; functional bio-derived material
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Dear Colleagues,
The increasing demand for sustainable industrial development and the necessity to limit reliance on fossil-based resources have promoted research into the conversion of renewable biomass into functional materials and chemicals. It is possible to design bio-derived products from sustainable biomass sources, such as vegetable oils, lignocellulosic materials, polysaccharides and other natural feedstocks, which reduce environmental burden while enhancing their functionality.
The aim of this Special Issue on “Recent Advances in Creating Bio-Derived Materials and Chemicals from Sustainable Biomass” is to provide a collection of top-level research papers and reviews for innovative processing strategies, synthesis pathways, and modification methods for bio-based materials and chemicals. Focus will be given to processing conditions, chemical structure/functionality relationships and efficient, scalable and industrially relevant processes.
Areas of interest include but are not limited to synthesis and processing bio-derived polymers, resins, coatings and composites; functionalization of biomass-based feedstocks to improve properties (e.g., flame retardancy, mechanical performance, biological resistance); and the use of green chemistry and sustainable processing methods oriented towards optimizing material performance and process efficiency. We especially welcome contributions covering radiation curable systems, thermosetting materials, hybrid bio-based formulations or multifunctional materials for coatings, packaging and construction-related applications.
This Special Issue aims to serve as a platform contributing to the knowledge of sustainable biomass utilization in both fundamental research and process development, while aiding the transition to a circular bio-based materials economy.
Dr. Guan Seng Tay
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bio-derived materials and chemicals
- green chemistry and sustainable processes for biomass conversion
- vegetable oil-based resins and polymers
- functional bio-derived materials
- lignocellulosic material
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