Green Chemistry is delighted to announce that our latest themed collection, Advanced Eco-Manufacturing and Sustainable Bioproducts with Lignocellulosic Biomass, is now online and free to access until 23 December 2026. Guest Edited by Arthur Ragauskas (University of Tennessee Knoxville), Jhuma Sadhukhan (University of Surrey), Jeong Jae Wie (Hanyang University) and Chang Geun Yoo (State University of New York).
About this collection
This themed collection highlights various innovative chemical pathways for converting lignocellulosic biomass into sustainable, value-added products that promote environmentally responsible industrial practices. It focuses on the innovative use of lignocellulosic biomass in eco-manufacturing, particularly the role of forestry, agriculture, and plant residues as renewable raw materials.
Bringing together cutting-edge research from diverse fields, including green chemistry, materials science, bioengineering, and industrial manufacturing, this themed collection addresses both the challenges and opportunities associated with lignocellulosic biomass. By focusing on real-world applications and emerging technologies, it provides actionable insights to help advance environmentally conscious manufacturing systems and promotes sustainable resource use.
Collection highlights:
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Molten salt hydrates: innovative and versatile solvent systems for lignocellulosic biomass processing and valorization
Jiansong Chen; Haishun Du; Ning Li; Zhiqiang Pang; Ningning Tan; Xiaohui Yang; Chang Geun Yoo; Xiaoxue Zhang; Xuejun Pan Green Chem. (2026) 28 (29): 11975–12011. |
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Process intensification technology-assisted deep eutectic solvent pretreatment for fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass: a review
Qianli Wang; Jiaqi Chen; Xiaoyan Jiang; Chen Huang; Jun-ichiro Hayashi; Xianzhi Meng; Yefeng Zhou Green Chem. (2026) 28 (26): 10807–10833. |
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All-water-based fabrication of biodegradable mulch films from dead leaves via complex hydrogen-bonded networks
Pham Thanh Trung Ninh; Shinhyeong Choe; Yongjun Cho; Hoseong Moon; Jaewook Myung Green Chem. (2026) 28 (10): 4449–4465. |
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Hydrophobic and mechanically reinforcing coatings from palmitoylated lignin via waterborne spraying
Jie Wu; Nathan Huang; Daniel Barker-Rothschild; Zhangmin Wan; Minke Yang; Xin Shu; Yi Hu; Joshua Booth; Oliver Evenden; Orlando J. Rojas; Kwang Ho Kim Green Chem. (2026) 28 (4): 1924–1934. |
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Design and synthesis of biobased superhydrophobic biochar catalyst derived from Citrus sinensis for biodiesel production using inedible oil feedstocks
Supongsenla Ao; Shuyang Zhang; Peter K. Karoki; Rohit Kousika; Gabriel A. Goenaga-Jimenez; Tyler McCoy; Wei Wang; Nara Han; Chang Geun Yoo; Chandrakanta Guchhait; Bimalendu Adhikari; Xianzhi Meng; Thomas A. Zawodzinski; Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum; Arthur J. Ragauskas Green Chem. (2025) 27 (43): 13789–13803. |
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Enhanced lignin hydrogenolysis by in situ hydrogen supply through methanol–water aqueous phase reforming over a CoTi@biochar catalyst
Tao Yin; Zhaoyuan Huang; Bowen Luo; Zhipeng Tian; Chao Wang; Jianping Liu; Ying Chen; Riyang Shu Green Chem. (2026) 28 (26): 10954–10964. |
We hope you enjoy reading the articles in this collection. Please get in touch if you have any questions.
