Lignin is widely available in biomass sources, and the aromatic structure can justify its use
as a precursor or platform for obtaining value-added compounds. However, lignin is …

Dwindling petroleum resources and increasing environmental concerns have stimulated the
production of platform chemicals via biochemical processes through the use of renewable …

The acid pretreatment process is the most employed technique used to disrupt the
lignocellulosic matrix. Thus, this paper provides an overview of the acid pretreatment …

Sustainable biomass valorization, as agricultural and forestry wastes, and the development
of conversion processes could bring additional benefits like solving the residue disposal …

Biobased production of furfural has been known for decades. Nevertheless, bioeconomy
and circular economy concepts is much more recent and has motivated a regain of interest …

The biorefinery concept is considered as one of the research cornerstones in the last years
and as the best option to transform the different biomass systems into value-added products …

Background Driven by a range of sustainability challenges, eg climate change, resource
depletion and expanding populations, a circular bioeconomy is emerging and expected to …

Nowadays, the transport sector is one of the main sources of greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions and air pollution in cities. The use of renewable energies is therefore imperative …

Economically feasible production of conventional bioenergies such as biofuels, biopower
and bioheat is a challenge in biorefineries because they have to compete with inexpensive …

Liquid biofuels can facilitate the transition towards a more sustainable transportation sector
by curbing carbon emissions while maintaining most of the current vehicle fleet. Today, a …