The Section “Biomass Catalysis” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/catalysts/sections/biomass_catalysis) of the journal Catalysts (ISSN: 2073-4344) publishes original and high-quality research communications, articles, and review articles in the areas of catalytic conversion of biomass and its derivatives to (gas, liquid, or solid) chemicals, fuels and materials.

The focus of this Section is on the understanding of catalytic processes for biomass conversion at the micro-, meso-, and macro scale from 1) the rational design and synthesis of advanced catalysts, to 2) the characterization of their structures and active sites, to 3) the understanding of the catalytic mechanism, and 4) resulting catalytic processes and technologies.

Our goal is to make high-quality and impactful research in biomass catalytic conversion promptly and easily accessible to a wide audience worldwide to accelerate progress in renewable sources conversion, with the aim of contributing to a more sustainable future.

We welcome you to read the highly cited papers published in 2020 and 2021 in this Section. As our journal is of open access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all of the articles published in it.

1. “Recent Advances in Glycerol Catalytic Valorization: A Review”
by Sergio Nogales-Delgado and Vicente Montes et al.
Catalysts 2020, 10(11), 1279; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10111279
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/10/11/1279

2. “Acid Hydrolysis of Lignocellulosic Biomass: Sugars and Furfurals Formation”
by Katarzyna Świątek et al.
Catalysts 2020, 10(4), 437; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10040437
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/10/4/437

3. “Biodiesel Production Using Solid Acid Catalysts Based on Metal Oxides”
by Maja Leitgeb et al.
Catalysts 2020, 10(2), 237; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10020237
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/10/2/237

4. “Recent Developments in Metal-Based Catalysts for the Catalytic Aerobic Oxidation of 5-Hydroxymethyl-Furfural to 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid”
by Wenhao Luo et al.
Catalysts 2020, 10(1), 120; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10010120
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/10/1/120

5. “The Composition and Structure of Ultra-Dispersed Mixed Oxide (II, III) Particles and Their Influence on In-Situ Conversion of Heavy Oil”
by Irek I. Mukhamatdinov et al.
Catalysts 2020, 10(1), 114; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10010114
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/10/1/114

6. “Supermagnetic Nano-Bifunctional Catalyst from Rice Husk: Synthesis, Characterization and Application for Conversion of Used Cooking Oil to Biodiesel”
by Umer Rashid et al.
Catalysts 2020, 10(2), 225; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10020225
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/10/2/225

7. “Biolubricants from Rapeseed and Castor Oil Transesterification by Using Titanium Isopropoxide as a Catalyst: Production and Characterization“
by Sergio Nogales-Delgado
Catalysts 2020, 10(4), 366; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10040366
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/10/4/366

8. “Advances in Valorization of Lignocellulosic Biomass towards Energy Generation”
by Hamid Mukhtar and Umer Rashid et al.
Catalysts 2021, 11(3), 309; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal11030309
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/11/3/309

9. “Hydrochar: A Review on Its Production Technologies and Applications”
by Ajay K. Dalai et al.
Catalysts 2021, 11(8), 939; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal11080939
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/11/8/939

10. “One-Pot Alcoholysis of the Lignocellulosic Eucalyptus nitens Biomass to n-Butyl Levulinate, a Valuable Additive for Diesel Motor Fuel”
by Anna Maria Raspolli Galletti et al.
Catalysts 2020, 10(5), 509; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10050509
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/10/5/509

11. “Catalytic Thermochemical Conversion of Algae and Upgrading of Algal Oil for the Production of High-Grade Liquid Fuel: A Review”
by Changwei Hu et al.
Catalysts 2020, 10(2), 145; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10020145
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/10/2/145

12. “Production of Levulinic Acid from Cellulose and Cellulosic Biomass in Different Catalytic Systems”
by Xuebin Lu and Rui Zhang et al.
Catalysts 2020, 10(9), 1006; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10091006
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/10/9/1006

You are welcome to view the article list to read more highly cited articles published in 2020 and 2021.

If you are an active researcher in the field and are passionate about participating in cutting-edge research publications, please do not hesitate to contact the Section Managing Editor Ms. Cathy Yang ([email protected]).