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Biomass Transformation and Sustainability

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Chemical Engineering and Technology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2025 | Viewed by 4439

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Michela Signoretto

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Department of Molecular Sciences and Nano Systems, Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, and INSTM Consortium, Via Torino 155, 30172 Mestre Venezia, Italy
Interests: nanostructured materials; heterogeneous catalysts; sustainable processes; mesoporous materials; green applications; industrial processes; biomass valorization
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Dr. Somayeh Taghavi

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1. Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Mazandaran, 47416-95447 Babolsar, Iran
2. Department of Molecular Sciences and Nano Systems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172 Mestre Venezia, Italy
Interests: heterogeneous catalysis; biomass valorization; waste management; Fischer-Tropsch synthesis; fuels and biofuels; bioenergy
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The global energy and chemical vectors are undergoing rapid alteration to meet the incremental competition, social challenges, and the growing efforts for a safe, green, and sustainable future. The transition to new technologies, based on sustainable and renewable energy and chemical resources, represents a viable backbone of the future economic cycle. Thus, the future scenario of refineries will be established by the ongoing substitution of fossil fuel-derived products with renewable alternatives. Compared to fossil-based resources, biomass has been a significant resource of energy, fuel and chemicals due to possessing a much shorter forming duration and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A wide variety of products can be obtained from biomass such as gas fuels (H2 and CH4), liquid fuels (biodiesel, methanol, ethanol, and vegetable oil), solid fuels (hydrocarbons and biochar), and valuable chemicals from various applications. Therefore, this Special Issue plans to give an overview of and provide selected contributions on advances in the sustainable approaches for biomass valorization and obtained product applications. Articles should cover, but are not limited to, the following topics related to biomass transformation:

  • Biomass pretreatments
  • Thermochemical conversion of biomass
  • Biochemical conversion of biomass
  • Chemical conversion of biomass
  • Bio-based model components transformations
  • Biochar and hydrochar modifications and applications
  • Biomass derived carbon dots

Prof. Dr. Michela Signoretto
Dr. Somayeh Taghavi
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • biomass transformation
  • sustainable development
  • thermochemical
  • biochemical
  • chemical
  • bio-based model components
  • biochar
  • hydrochar
  • carbon dots

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Biomass Pellet Processing from Sugar Industry Byproducts: A Study on Pelletizing Behavior and Energy Usage
by Pasawat Sanchumpu, Wiriya Suaili, Siwakorn Nonsawang, Chaiyan Junsiri, Peeranat Ansuree and Kittipong Laloon
Sustainability 2024, 16(14), 6035; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16146035 - 15 Jul 2024
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As global energy demand has increased, bioenergy has emerged as a viable option for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This study focuses on using waste materials from the sugar industry, such as sugarcane straw, bagasse, and filter cake, to compress into pellets to investigate [...] Read more.
As global energy demand has increased, bioenergy has emerged as a viable option for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This study focuses on using waste materials from the sugar industry, such as sugarcane straw, bagasse, and filter cake, to compress into pellets to investigate pelletizing behavior and energy usage. Raw material preparation was a critical phase influencing pelletizing efficiency. Biomass pellet quality depended on a uniform particle size distribution and adequate moisture content. A moisture content of 20% (wb) was found to be suitable for biomass pelletization from the sugar sector. Specific energy in the pelletizing process ranged from 144.28 to 197.85 Wh/kg. The suggested mixing ingredients (sugarcane leaves: bagasse: filter cake) of 0% sugarcane leaves, 90% bagasse, 10% filter cake, and 5% sugarcane leaves, 93.5% bagasse, and 1.5% filter cake resulted in pellets with a bulk density of over 600 kg/m3 and a durability of at least 97.5%. All aspects were assessed according to standardized criteria for developing biomass pellet processing technology from sugar industry byproducts. This method could improve efficiency, boost production volume, lower production costs, and promote the efficient and cost-effective use of renewable energy. Full article
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Technical, Economic and Environmental Assessment of Xylitol Production in a Biorefinery Platform Toward a Circular Economy
by Nicolás M. Clauser, Cintia G. Fit, Rocío E. Cardozo, Johana A. Rivaldi, Fernando E. Felissia, María C. Area and María E. Vallejos
Sustainability 2024, 16(23), 10770; https://doi.org/10.3390/su162310770 - 9 Dec 2024
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New biobased processes and products are emerging to replace conventional ones in the search for sustainable development. Xylitol is one of the most commercially valuable products from xylan-rich lignocellulosic biomass. Xylitol has multiple applications in the pharmaceutical, food, nutraceutical, and beverage industries. Recent [...] Read more.
New biobased processes and products are emerging to replace conventional ones in the search for sustainable development. Xylitol is one of the most commercially valuable products from xylan-rich lignocellulosic biomass. Xylitol has multiple applications in the pharmaceutical, food, nutraceutical, and beverage industries. Recent research focuses on obtaining xylose from low-cost lignocellulosic materials through the biological route, optimizing xylitol conversion, improving byproduct removal, and increasing crystallization speed. The biological route can be an environmentally friendly alternative due to the possibility of lower energy demand and utilizing renewable feedstocks which are key factors to reach sustainability. Several integration strategies are being evaluated and are critical to developing a commercial platform. Process integration can considerably reduce the demand for energy and reagents. Also, the value-added products produced alongside xylitol are crucial, and these products are usually energy generation and bioethanol. Further, new value-added products show promising results and are relevant to improving the economic performance of the processes. The market trends of xylitol are expected to reach close to USD 1.5 billion in 2030. In addition, the improvement needed in the conversion steps and obtained yields, producing commercial-scale xylitol through the biological route, is a promising alternative to finding a more sustainable way to produce xylitol. Full article
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