(ISSN 2771-490X)
Catalysis Research is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. This periodical is devoted to publishing high-quality papers that describe the most significant and cutting-edge research in all areas of catalysts and catalyzed reactions. Its aim is to provide timely, authoritative introductions to current thinking, developments and research in carefully selected topics.
Topics contain but are not limited to:
- Photocatalysis
- Electrocatalysis
- Environmental catalysis
- Biocatalysis, enzymes, enzyme catalysis
- Catalysis for biomass conversion
- Organocatalysis, catalysis in organic and polymer chemistry
- Nanostructured catalysts
- Catalytic materials
- Computational catalysis
- Kinetics of catalytic reactions
The journal publishes a variety of article types: Original Research, Review, Communication, Opinion, Comment, Conference Report, Technical Note, Book Review, etc.
There is no restriction on paper length, provided that the text is concise and comprehensive. Authors should present their results in as much detail as possible, as reviewers are encouraged to emphasize scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Publication Speed (median values for papers published in 2024): Submission to First Decision: 4.8 weeks; Submission to Acceptance: 10.0 weeks; Acceptance to Publication: 8 days (1-2 days of FREE language polishing included)
Special Issue
Advanced Catalytic and Sustainable Technologies for Biomass and Waste Valorization
Submission Deadline: December 31, 2026 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editors
Jharna Gupta, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, 390001, India
Research Interests: Biomass conversion technologies; biofuels and bioethanol production; catalytic upgrading of waste-derived feedstocks
Piyush Shrivastava, PhD (Pursuing), M.Tech
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, 390001, India
Research Interests: Biomass conversion technologies from waste; biofuels
Janvika Verma, PhD
Head, Department of medical Laboratory Technology, ITM Vocational University, Gujarat, 391760 India
Research Interests: Enzymatic bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomass; bioactive compound biosynthesis and application; biotechnology
Shivendu Saxena, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Parul Institute of Technology, Parul University Vadodara, 391760, India
Research Interests: Wastewater treatment; catalysis; energy & environment; cavitation
About This Topic
The increasing demand for sustainable energy and environmentally responsible waste management has intensified research efforts toward biomass and waste valorization technologies. Advanced catalytic systems and green processing approaches play a crucial role in converting lignocellulosic biomass, agricultural residues, industrial waste, and municipal solid waste into value-added fuels, chemicals, and materials. Recent developments in heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, ionic liquid pre-treatments, biocatalysis, process intensification, and integrated biorefinery concepts have significantly improved conversion efficiency and economic feasibility.
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent breakthroughs in catalytic and sustainable technologies for biomass and waste valorization. It will cover innovative catalyst design, reaction mechanisms, techno-economic analysis, life cycle assessment, and scale-up challenges. The issue intends to bring together interdisciplinary research contributions addressing scientific, technological, and environmental aspects of sustainable conversion pathways, supporting the transition toward a circular bioeconomy and low-carbon future.
Keywords
Biomass Valorization; Waste-to-energy; Catalytic conversion; Ionic liquids; Bioethanol production; Bio refinery; Green chemistry; Sustainable catalysis; Lignocellulose biomass, Circular bioeconomy
Manuscript Submission Information
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