Advanced Developments on Biomass, Bio-Based Materials and Biorefinery Towards Sustainable Bioeconomy
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioeconomy of Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 September 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editors
Interests: decarbonization strategies; biomass; sustainability; waste valorisation; recycling technologies
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Interests: biomass; waste valorization; heterogeneous catalysis; hydrogen; biogas; biochar; thermochemical processes; anaerobic digestion; fermentation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The sustainable transformation of our economy and energy systems is critically linked to the valorization of renewable biomass through integrated biorefinery approaches. This Special Issue will address this global challenge by showcasing scientific and technological advances that are enabling the production of bio-based fuels, chemicals, and materials through environmentally sound, economically viable, and socially inclusive pathways.
The central aim of this issue is to contribute to the definition, quantification, and application of sustainability in the field of biomass processing and bioeconomic development. The selected contributions will explore thermochemical (e.g., gasification, pyrolysis, HTL, HTC) and biological (e.g., anaerobic digestion, fermentation, enzymatic hydrolysis) conversion technologies, alongside tools and strategies to assess their performance in terms of environmental impact (LCA), circularity, energy efficiency, and socio-economic value. The issue will align with the European Bioeconomy Strategy, which highlights the role of the bioeconomy in achieving the EU's 2030 climate and energy goals and 2050 climate neutrality objective, while also addressing biodiversity loss, pollution, and rural regeneration.
By addressing the multi-dimensional nature of sustainability—spanning scientific, technical, environmental, socio-economic, and policy domains—this Special Issue will advance integrated solutions and provide measurable insights for shaping future sustainable bio-based systems.
Original research articles and comprehensive reviews are welcome. Thematic areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Renewable syngas production from biomass and waste.
- Biogas-derived fuels and value-added products.
- Advanced bio-based materials and bioproducts.
- LCA in waste valorization and bio-based value chains.
- Circular economy strategies and industrial symbiosis.
- The bioeconomy as a catalyst for rural economic revitalization.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Carmen Bartolomé
Dr. Clara Jarauta-Córdoba
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomass
- bioproducts
- bioeconomy
- biorefineries
- circular economy
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