**2. Conclusion**

The linear economy and overly reliant on fossil fuels is about to reach its physical limitations. The transition to a biocircular economy seems to have gone from an option to an urgent imperative. Thus, against this background, in this book, the chapters presented intend to explore the use of biomass for energy, chemicals and materials, food and feed, pharmaceuticals and personal care, and bioremediation and

#### *From Biomass to Biobased Products*

address key issues including market, legal issues, technological nodes, and disruptive technologies capable of unlocking the black box of biomass-based technology. This book brings together the latest advances for those already working in the field and, simultaneously, provides an overview for those attentive to the promises of biomass as a source of a myriad of specialty products.
