Conversion and Valorization of Biomass
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental and Green Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 590
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomass valorization; bioprocesses; biorefinery; circular economy; microalgae biomass
Interests: ecotoxicology; bioprocesses; circular economy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biomass represents a renewable and diverse source of valuable products, including organic matter from plants, animals, and microorganisms. In addition, the versatility of biomass allows its application in strategic sectors such as the production of bioenergy, bioproducts, biochemicals, innovative materials, functional additives, and nanomaterials and development of biorefineries. Moreover, biomass valorization offers a multidisciplinary approach (focused on sustainability and circular economy) to addressing the most demanding global challenges, including waste management, climate change, and sustainable development.
Therefore, efficient and viable biomass conversion and valorization are of increasing interest for research and industry globally. This Special Issue aims to gather innovative research exploring diverse conversion technologies, applications of biomass-derived products (energetics and non-energetics applications), waste valorization, and emerging biorefinery concepts linked to sustainability and a circular economy.
Key topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Biomass Feedstocks and Characterization:
- Alternative biomass sources;
- Biomass waste valorization;
- Pre-treatments and characterization of biomass.
- Conversion Technologies:
- Thermochemical conversion;
- Biochemical conversion;
- Catalytic conversion;
- Hydrothermal processing;
- Emerging technologies.
- Biomass applications (including waste):
- Fuels;
- Chemicals;
- Biomaterials;
- Innovative applications.
- Biorefinery Concepts:
- Integrated biorefineries;
- Bio-based products;
- Sustainable biorefinery approaches.
- Sustainability and Environmental Impact:
- Life cycle assessment;
- Green processes;
- Circular economy.
This Special Issue offers a platform for researchers and experts studying technical, economic, and environmental challenges where biomass is developing a key role. We invite the scientific community to publish their original research articles, short communications, study cases, and review articles in this field. We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. David Ulises Santos Ballardo
Prof. Dr. Miguel Betancourt-Lozano
Dr. Raquel Barrena
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomass
- bioenergy
- biofuels
- bioproducts
- biochemicals
- biorefinery
- conversion process
- life cycle analysis
- green chemistry
- waste valorisation
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