Processing, Valorization and Utilization of Biomass/Waste-Derived Polymers
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 April 2024) | Viewed by 1060
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomass, bio-based feedstocks, waste materials, biofuels, bio-chemicals, bio-materials, biorefinery, sustainability, co-valorisation, novel catalysts and alternative reaction media
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Interests: biomass conversion; biomass-derived materials; lignin
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The substantial increase in the demand for energy and chemicals worldwide, along with the environmental concerns related to such variations, have led researchers to investigate the use of feedstock alternatives to petroleum, as well as to develop novel, carbon-neutral and more efficient processes for the production of fuels and chemicals in a more sustainable manner. Within this global renewable energy picture, polymer-like materials derived from biomass, disposable waste materials, and industrial by-products are regarded as promising feedstocks to obtain these commodities using different valorization strategies and biorefinery processes. Given this background, this Special Issue will put together research covering the production of biofuels, platform chemicals and bio-materials using circular economy strategies, following the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs). As such, we kindly invite authors to submit full research papers and reviews addressing their latest research into the use of advanced processes and novel strategies for the valorization, fractionation and utilization of polymeric materials derived from biomass and waste to satisfy human needs. The strategies could comprise the valorization of one single feedstock and/or can address synergistic co-valorization approaches. Processes can include thermochemical and/or microwave-assisted variants, including pyrolysis, gasification, reforming, hydrothermal treatments, and supercritical fluids. A combination of different processes and strategies within a biorefinery concept is particularly welcome.
We hope this Special Issue brings together cutting-edge research conducted at institutions worldwide on sustainable energy, chemicals and materials production.
Dr. Javier Remón
Dr. Zhicheng Jiang
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- biopolymers
- polymers from biomass
- polymers from waste
- industrial waste polymers
- biorefinery
- sustainability
- valorisation
- value-added products and materials
- biofuels
