Lignocellulosic Biomass III

Dear Colleagues,

The emergence of concepts and production models such as the bioeconomy and circular economy mark the path along which society must redirect its course to achieve real sustainable development.

Implementation and continuous development of the bio- and circular economy in most sectors of industry and society can ensure an improved quality of life, both now and for future generations. In maintaining this paradigm, the scientific community plays a very important role in generating the basic knowledge that gives rise to technology and allows developments in the laboratory to be transferred to society.

The integral valorization of lignocellulosic biomass is a fundamental pillar of sustainable development. The transformation of lignocellulosic biomass for the production of materials, energy, platform molecules, and chemicals through sustainable, scalable, and economically viable processes is a current challenge for the scientific community and other relevant stakeholders.

Following the success of the SI (Special Issue) "Lignocellulosic Biomass" and "Lignocellulosic Biomass II", we are pleased to launch the third new SI titled "Lignocellulosic Biomass III". Similarly, the aim of this third Special Issue is to compile the latest advances in the characterization, transformation, and application of lignocellulosic biomass and its by-products. The continuous progress and the high degree of innovation in this area in recent times make it necessary to periodically review these advances in order to serve as a reference for researchers interested in this area.

Prof. Dr. Alejandro Rodríguez Pascual
Dr. Eduardo Espinosa Víctor
Prof. Dr. Carlos Orestes Martin Medina
Guest Editors

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