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- Editorial - Special issue CHEMPOR 2023 – 14th International Chemical and Biological Engineering ConferencePublication . Pinho, Simão; Barreiro, FilomenaThe 14th International Chemical and Biological Engineering Conference (CHEMPOR 2023), organized by Bragança Polytechnic University and the Portuguese Engineers Association, was held in Bragança, Portugal, on September 12–15, 2023. CHEMPOR 2023 focused on recent developments in various settings, including biorefinery, biotechnology, energy and environment, innovative materials, and the creation and design of novel reaction and separation processes, always foreseeing industrial applications for a sustainable future. The conference served as a melting pot to celebrate creativity, diversity, and friendship among participants, fostering the exchange of ideas and enabling fruitful interactions. It brought together professionals from the academic, industrial, scientific, and technological communities, uniting over 300 delegates from 12 countries. This collection of papers from CHEMPOR 2023 vividly illustrates how biological and chemical engineers are tackling the major societal challenges of our time. They highlight converging initiatives to promote sustainability through a circular economy where materials are valued and renewable. The papers present contemporary contributions in wastewater treatment, waste and biomass valorization, energy transition solutions, efforts to mitigate climate change, and bio-based approaches to produce, separate, and purify valuable compounds using ionic liquids or eutectic solvents. The selected works featured in this special issue represent an excellent reflection of the conference spirit. The attendees' dedication to seeking innovative solutions and producing high-quality scientific outputs also stood out. Finally, we want to express our profound appreciation to all the participants and our enormous gratitude to all our sponsors and associated scientific journals and publishers. In particular, we acknowledge the editorial team of Separation and Purification Technology, especially Bart Van der Bruggen and Raquel Aires-Barros, for their significant support and enthusiasm.
- Focus Issue: Innovation Pathways to Sustainability in MountainsPublication . Balsiger, Jörg; Zimmermann, Anne B.; Azevedo, João C.; Schmidt-Vogt, DietrichThis editorial examines the role of innovation in promoting sustainable development in mountainous regions. It critiques simplistic narratives that frame mountains primarily as sources of renewable energy or as areas needing to be relocated due to climate risks, arguing that such perspectives neglect regional diversity and the capacity for action of local actors. The authors propose a multidimensional understanding of innovation that includes technological, social, institutional, and knowledge-based practices rooted in local contexts. The issue brings together studies illustrating how community practices, circular economy strategies, participatory governance, and knowledge co-production can address environmental and socioeconomic challenges. Overall, mountainous regions are presented as important locations for experimentation and learning in transitions towards sustainability.
- Focus Issue: Woodland Resurgence and Sustainability in Mountains—Patterns, Drivers, and Social-Ecological ConsequencesPublication . Schmidt-Vogt, Dietrich; Azevedo, João C.; Grau, H. Ricardo; Nowreen, Sara; Portner, BrigitteIn recent decades, the resurgence of forests and other woodlands has become apparent in different regions of the world, challenging the perception of deforestation as the dominant land cover change pattern. Woodland resurgence has been particularly pronounced in mountain areas, where conditions limit the scope for agricultural mechanization and rural outmigration has favored land abandonment. In addition, many governmental and nongovernmental initiatives to promote forest management, restore forests, protect biodiversity, and conserve ecosystem services have focused on mountain areas.
- The food (r)evolution: innovations for food quality, safety, and sustainabilityPublication . Pinela, José; Alonso-Esteban, José IgnacioThe growing interest in sustainable foods is driving the use of underutilized sources such as macroalgae, agri-food by-products, acorns, and edible insects, combined with advanced extraction, processing, and preservation technologies. These approaches enable the development of functional foods and innovative ingredients, improve shelf life, nutritional value, and functionality, reduce waste and environmental impact, and promote global food security.