Low-chromophore lignin isolation from natural biomass with polyol-based deep eutectic solvents
Lignocellulose fractionation using a polyhydric-alcohol-based deep eutectic solvent to directly obtain low-chromophore lignin for sunscreen production and digestible solid for outputting fermentable sugars.
Green synthesis of lactic acid and carbon dots using food waste and seashell waste
Novel utilisation of seashell waste in lactic acid fermentation, showcasing fluorescent carbon quantum dots synthesised from cell biomass.
Novel diacid–superbase ionic liquids for efficient dissolution of cellulose and simultaneous preparation of multifunctional cellulose materials
Green and sustainable cellulose-based materials are of increasing interest to researchers due to the energy crisis and environmental pollution.
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Achieving high productivity of 2-pyrone-4,6-dicarboxylic acid from aqueous aromatic streams with Novosphingobium aromaticivorans
Enhancing the production of biochemicals from lignocellulosic biomass is one potential way to decrease society's dependence on fossil fuels.
About this collection
Lignocellulosic biomass serves as a vital storehouse of energy. The utilization of this abundant natural resource has a transformative role in the advancement of sustainable development and human civilization. Biomass conversion employs environmentally friendly techniques to convert renewable bioresources into valuable products such as biofuels, chemicals, and materials, and it contributes significantly to the transition towards bio-economy, green chemistry, and carbon neutrality. This themed collection showcases cutting-edge research, advancements, and innovations in carbon efficient biomass utilization, with a particular focus on uncovering new possibilities and opportunities in this field. It also includes innovative biotechnical solutions that can effectively transform biomass for a wide range of applications, while addressing the current challenges and prospects in the field of carbon efficient biomass utilization. This collection includes contributions in research in various fields such as green chemistry, synthetic biology, artificial intelligence, enzyme engineering, lignin valorization, biorefineries, sustainability, and environmental studies, among others.
Guest Edited by: Zhi-Hua Liu (Tianjin University), Bing-Zhi Li (Tianjin University), Joshua Yuan (Washington University in St. Louis), James Clark (University of York), Vânia Zuin Zeidler (Leuphana Universitat Luneburg), Lieve Laurens (National Renewable Energy Laboratory), Arthur Ragauskas (The University of Tennessee Knoxville), Joao Coutinho (CICECO-Universidade de Aveiro) and Buxing Han (Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences).