Catalytic Conversion of Bioderived Feedstocks to Chemical Platforms and Fuels
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomass Catalysis".
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue delves into the latest advancements in catalytic technologies for the sustainable conversion of bioderived feedstocks into valuable chemical platforms and fuels. With nature producing a staggering 170 billion metric tons of biomass annually, of which 75% consists of carbohydrates, there exists a vast untapped resource for green chemistry. However, only a small fraction of these carbohydrates is currently utilized. This Special Issue seeks to highlight the importance of developing efficient and selective catalytic processes to harness this potential, reducing reliance on fossil resources and mitigating environmental concerns. The Special Issue covers a wide range of topics, including biomass pretreatment, catalytic upgrading of platform chemicals, biofuel production, and catalyst design and characterization.
Key Themes:
- Biomass pretreatment—innovative methods for breaking down complex biomass structures to enhance accessibility for catalytic conversion;
- Platform chemical upgrading—novel catalytic strategies for transforming bioderived platform chemicals (e.g., sugars, furans, lignin derivatives) into high-value chemicals and precursors for polymers, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial products;
- Biofuel production—advances in catalytic processes for producing renewable fuels from biomass, including biodiesel, biogasoline, and aviation biofuels;
- Catalyst design and characterization—development of new catalysts with improved activity, selectivity, and stability for biomass conversion, as well as characterization techniques to understand their structure–function relationships;
- Techno-economic and life cycle assessment—evaluation of the economic feasibility and environmental impact of catalytic biomass conversion processes.
This Special Issue offers a comprehensive resource for researchers, scientists, engineers, and policymakers interested in sustainable chemical and fuel production. It features contributions from leading experts in the field, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities in catalytic biomass conversion, showcasing cutting-edge research, and discussing future directions.
Dr. Islam Md Rizwanul Fattah
Dr. Mohammad Boshir Ahmed
Prof. Dr. John Zhou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomass
- catalysis
- bioderived feedstocks
- chemical platforms
- biofuels
- sustainable chemistry
- renewable energy
- green chemistry
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