Advances in Biomass Conversion

Dear Colleagues,

Biomass is one of the most promising renewable sources of value-added chemicals. In spite of the sustainable character of biomass conversion processes, their competitiveness in relation to the traditional methods of production of valuable chemical compounds is still disputable. It is because of this reason that it is especially important to expand research focused on the development of the efficient and low-cost processing of this type of feedstock.

This Topic is devoted to the development of new technologies of biomass conversion to value-added chemicals. It is concerned with, but not limited to, the design of new catalysts, optimization of reaction conditions, application of biomass pretreatment and development of multiple processes in modern biorefineries. Research on the mechanisms of the reactions as well as the determination of the products of biomass valorization and characterization of the feedstock are also welcome. Moreover, papers that address these issues from other perspectives but still within the broad range of research applications of the main topic fields are also encouraged.

Prof. Dr. Jacek Grams
Prof. Dr. Agnieszka Ruppert
Topic Editors