Sustainable Valorization of Biomass for Clean Energy and High-Value Products

Dear Colleagues,

The sustainable valorization of biomass offers a promising route to achieving carbon neutrality, advancing the bioeconomy, and reducing our dependency on fossil resources. This Special Issue, Sustainable Valorization of Biomass for Clean Energy and High-Value Products, aims to present recent developments in environmentally friendly and economically viable approaches for converting biomass into clean energy and high-value bio-based products.

We welcome contributions from diverse fields focusing on innovative technologies for efficient biomass fractionation, conversion, and upgrading, including green solvent systems, catalytic pathways, and advanced pretreatment techniques. The key topics will include the production of biofuels, biochemicals, and functional materials derived from sustainable biomass sources such as lignocellulosic feedstocks, agricultural and forestry residues, and organic waste.

By compiling high-quality contributions from researchers and practitioners across a range of disciplines, this Special Issue seeks to deepen scientific understanding and promote the practical implementation of biomass-based solutions for sustainable development and climate change mitigation.

Dr. Soyeon Jeong
Guest Editor

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