Dear Colleagues,

The catalytic conversion of renewable biomass platform molecules is a rapidly evolving field of research that has the potential to revolutionize the way we produce fuels and chemicals. However, this conversion has molecular diversity in processing and products, and precise conversion to specific chemicals has important scientific value and strategic significance for biomass valorization. In this context, catalytic conversion techniques have garnered significant interest as an efficient and sustainable means of converting biomass platform molecules into valuable chemicals and fuels.

Therefore, this Special Issue of Catalysts focuses on the catalytic conversion of biomass platform molecules (levulinic acid, glycerol, furfural，5-hydroxymethylfurfural, etc.). The Guest Editors welcome submissions of original research and review articles authored by researchers from all disciplines investigating topics relevant to catalytic conversion of renewable biomass platform molecules, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Selective conversion of biomass platform molecules;
• Catalytic synthesis of biofuels;
• Furan derivatives production and application;
• Catalytic production of bio-based alcohols, acids or amines;
• Hydrodeoxygenation reaction for biomass conversion.

Dr. Xianxiang Liu

Dr. Cen Zhang  

Dr. Shanhui Zhu  

• biomass conversion
• biofuels
• selective conversion
• catalysis
• platform molecules
• furan derivatives
• biomass-based chemicals