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Special Issue "Valorization of Lignocellulosic Biomass"
Haishun Du1,2, Sonali Mohapatra1, Xuejun Pan1
1Department of Biological Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|January 28, 2026
Summary
This study explores sustainable methods for converting lignocellulosic biomass into valuable products. It highlights the potential of biomass as a renewable resource to replace fossil fuels.
Area of Science:
- Biomass valorization
- Renewable energy
- Sustainable chemistry
Background:
- Growing global demand for sustainable alternatives to fossil-based resources.
- Lignocellulosic biomass presents a significant, underutilized renewable feedstock.
- Need for efficient and environmentally sound conversion technologies.
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