Biomass Catalysis—Sustainable Developments of Energy
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomass Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 August 2025 | Viewed by 38
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The urgent need for sustainable energy solutions has placed biomass catalysis at the forefront of the global energy transition. As a renewable, abundant, and carbon-neutral resource, biomass holds immense promise for producing clean energy, chemicals, and materials. This Special Issue focuses on the catalytic innovations driving the transformation of biomass into high-value products, offering sustainable alternatives to fossil-based systems while addressing environmental and economic challenges.
Key topics include:
- Catalyst Innovation: Cutting-edge designs in heterogeneous, homogeneous, and biocatalysts tailored for efficient and selective biomass conversion.
- Advanced Processes: Integrating technologies like pyrolysis, hydrothermal liquefaction, and gasification with catalytic systems for optimal energy and material recovery.
- Feedstock Diversification: Strategies for utilizing a broad spectrum of biomass sources, from lignocellulosic residues to algal biomass, with an emphasis on scalability and regional adaptability.
- Sustainable Practices: Green chemistry principles, including waste valorization, solvent-free processes, and carbon-neutral methods.
- Systematic Evaluation: Life-cycle assessments, environmental impact studies, and techno-economic analyses to ensure the viability of catalytic systems for industrial deployment.
The contributions in this issue span experimental advancements, theoretical insights, and real-world applications, bridging the gap between fundamental research and scalable solutions. This collection aims to inspire innovation across academia, industry, and policy-making sectors by addressing critical challenges and opportunities in biomass catalysis.
This Special Issue is a call to action for developing efficient, sustainable, and economically viable catalytic technologies to drive the global energy transition and pave the way for a more sustainable future.
Dr. Giuseppe Bagnato
Dr. Humbul Suleman
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomass conversion
- sustainable catalysis
- renewable energy
- green chemistry
- biofuels
- waste valorization
- circular economy
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