Advances in Biomass Chemicals: Transformation and Valorization
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 2 September 2024 | Viewed by 428
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to invite you to submit your recent studies in the field of “Advances in Biomass Chemicals: Transformation and Valorization” to a Special Issue of Molecules.
Bio-based chemicals and fuels derived from biomass can be obtained through chemical, biochemical, or a combination of these routes. Lignocellulosic biomass is regarded as an excellent raw material and receives much attention because of its various functional groups, renewability, degradability, nontoxicity, and low-cost availability.
Considering the circular economy perspective, advancing eco-friendly and cost-effective technologies for transforming biomass into value-added products has the potential to enhance lignocellulosic biorefinery industries, thereby contributing to the overall economic growth.
Aimed at enhancing the knowledge in biomass valorization and its transformation into added-value biochemicals and biofuels through different approaches, this Special Issue aims to provide an up-to-date collection of significant papers, presenting the most relevant advances in this field. Researchers are invited to submit their work focusing on (i) pretreatment methods: chemical (acid, alkaline, organic solvents, etc.), physical (coarse crushing, ultrafine grinding, alternative physical treatment such as microwave, ultrasounds, etc.), physicochemical (hydrothermal, steam explosion, AFEX, etc.), biological, and combined methods; (ii) enzymatic hydrolysis (modeling or kinetic studies, experimental analysis); (iii) the microbial conversion of biomass hydrolysates into added-value compounds; and (iv) techno-economic analysis. Discussion on topics related to the extraction of bioactive compounds from biomass and their applications, new methods, compound profiles, and antimicrobial and antioxidant activities are also encouraged. Original research papers, review articles, and short communication letters are all welcome.
Dr. Marlene Lopes
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- lignocellulosic biomass
- agro-industrial by-products
- biofuels
- biochemicals
- biorefinery
- pretreatments
- hydrolysis
