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Catalytic methods to recycle plant biomass components into eco-friendly agrochemicals for sustainable agriculture

Edited by:

Derya Calis, MSc, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland
Dawid Skrzypczak, PhD, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland

Submission Status: Open   |   Submission Deadline: 24 June 2025 
 

Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture is calling for submissions to our Collection on "Catalytic methods to recycle plant biomass components into eco-friendly agrochemicals for sustainable agriculture". As the global population continues to grow, the demand for sustainable agricultural practices becomes increasingly urgent. Advancing our collective understanding of catalytic methods for recycling plant biomass components into eco-friendly agrochemicals is essential for achieving this goal. This Collection encompasses a wide range of research topics, including but not limited to catalysis, chemical processes, lignin and cellulose conversion, metabolic networks, carbon dioxide utilization, and photosynthesis-inspired strategies.

New Content ItemThis Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 15: Life on Land.

Meet the Guest Editors

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Derya Calis, MSc, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland

Derya Calis holda a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from İzmir Institute of Technology in Turkey and a Master’s in Advanced Chemical Engineering and Nanotechnology from Wroclaw University of Science and Technology in Poland, where she is currently pursuing her Ph.D. Her NCBR-funded research focuses on producing microelement fertilizers from bio-waste. Her studies aim to contribute to sustainable agriculture and the circular economy by recycling biomass to develop eco-friendly agrochemicals, integrating these practices with engineering principles for eco-economic sustainability.

Dawid Skrzypczak, PhD, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland

Dawid Skrzypczak is currently an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry at the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Poland). He obtained his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering in 2021. He specializes in the development of fertilizers from renewable resources using chemical, thermal and physical methods. Dr. Skrzypczak is the author of over 50 scientific publications listed in the Philadelphia List, most of which focus on waste valorization technology, organo-mineral fertilizers, slow-release fertilizers and plant growth biostimulants, contributing to the development of sustainable agriculture.
 

About the Collection

Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture is calling for submissions to our Collection on "Catalytic methods to recycle plant biomass components into eco-friendly agrochemicals for sustainable agriculture". As the global population continues to grow, the demand for sustainable agricultural practices becomes increasingly urgent. Advancing our collective understanding of catalytic methods for recycling plant biomass components into eco-friendly agrochemicals is essential for achieving this goal. Significant progress has been made in developing catalytic processes that convert lignin and cellulose into valuable agrochemicals, thereby reducing reliance on fossil fuels and minimizing environmental impact. Future research in this field may focus on several key areas, including the optimization of metabolic networks to enhance the efficiency of catalytic processes, the innovative utilization of carbon dioxide as a feedstock for agrochemical synthesis, and the application of insights from photosynthesis to develop novel catalytic strategies.

The Collection will include research on the following sub-topics:

1. Lignin Catalysis: Exploring innovative catalytic methods for the conversion of lignin into high-value agrochemicals, including the development of new catalysts and reaction conditions.


2. Cellulose Conversion: Investigating efficient catalytic processes for the transformation of cellulose into bio-based chemicals and materials, focusing on yield optimization and process scalability.


3. Metabolic Network Optimization: Analyzing the integration of metabolic engineering and catalysis to enhance the production of agrochemicals from biomass, including the use of synthetic biology approaches.


4. Carbon Dioxide Utilization: Examining strategies for utilizing carbon dioxide as a sustainable feedstock in agrochemical synthesis, including the development of novel catalytic systems and reaction pathways.


5. Photosynthesis-Inspired Catalytic Strategies: Leveraging the principles of natural photosynthesis to design and develop innovative catalytic processes that mimic nature’s efficiency in converting sunlight and biomass into valuable products.

6. Integrated Biorefinery Systems: Integrating catalytic processes used to produce agricultural chemicals from biomass with other biorefinery processes could offer considerable benefits, particularly in terms of enhancing energy efficiency and recycling waste.

7. Biomass-based catalytic polymerization


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Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original research articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. 

Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. Please, select the appropriate Collection title “Catalytic methods to recycle plant biomass components into eco-friendly agrochemicals for sustainable agriculture" under the “Details” tab during the submission stage.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer-review process. The peer-review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.