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 …

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 …

Lactic acid is an already consolidated bioproduct in the world market. It has many
applications, such as: the production of biodegradable polymers, substitution of plastics from …

Sustainable development goals (SDGs) are guidelines to improve the socio-economic and
environmental worldwide situation caused by excessive fossil fuel use. These goals must be …

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

Algae biomass comprises variety of biochemicals components such as carbohydrates, lipids
and protein, which make them a feasible feedstock for biofuel production. However, high …

This study focuses on the application of the concept of circular economy, with the creation of
added-value marketable products and energy from organic waste while minimizing …

Climate change, socioeconomical pressures, and new policy and legislation are driving a
decarbonization process across industries, with a critical shift from a fossil-based economy …

The sustainable production of bio-based chemicals and polymers is highly dependent on
the development of viable biorefinery concepts using crude renewable resources for the …

The concept of a biorefinery that provides valuable bioproducts from biomass conversion
instead of fossil based products is presented. One of the main biorefinery products …