Biomass Conversion to Biofuels: 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

The bioconversion of biomass into useful materials is strongly recommended given the current state of global warming, but it is still inefficient and costly, especially for cellulosic biomasses. The global demand for biofuels is growing rapidly, and developing technology that can produce biofuels from various types of biomass efficiently and at a low cost is an urgent issue. Thus, the development of new technologies and the creation of a foundation of knowledge in “Biomass Conversion to Fuels: 2nd Edition” are indispensable and will contribute to our transition to a sustainable society.

This Special Issue seeks basic to applied research that relates to “Biomass Conversion to Fuels”, covering, for example, the treatment of biomass materials; the enzymatic hydrolysis of polysaccharides; efficient fermentation by newly isolated microbes; the enhancement of microbial stress tolerance, including heat resistance; the mechanisms behind stress tolerance; metabolic engineering; synthetic biology; consolidated fermentation; high-temperature fermentation; and the combination of these factors with downstream processes.

Prof. Dr. Mamoru Yamada
Guest Editor

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