Core Insights - The "5th Non-Grain Biomass High-Value Utilization Forum (NFUCon 2025)" was successfully held in Hangzhou from November 27 to 29, focusing on the economic feasibility of non-grain biomass utilization and its related policies, technologies, and market expectations [1][3]. Group 1: Forum Overview - The forum was co-hosted by Ningbo Detaizhong Research Information Technology Co., Ltd. and the National Key Laboratory of Bio-based Transportation Fuel Technology, with over 400 industry experts and representatives attending [3]. - Key topics discussed included the high-value utilization of non-grain biomass chemicals and materials, clean pretreatment of non-grain resources, and sustainable expansion of non-grain resources [3]. Group 2: Key Presentations - Academician Ren Qilong presented advancements in non-grain biomass research, focusing on functionalization of biomass macromolecules and directed chemical conversion [6][8]. - Academician Xu Chunbao discussed the development of efficient catalytic systems for the selective conversion of glucose and fructose into HMF, which is crucial for producing bio-based chemicals [10]. - Researcher Zhu Jin highlighted the importance of bio-based polymers and recent policy developments in non-grain biomass utilization [12]. Group 3: Industry Applications - Deputy Mayor Yang Shufei introduced a complete bio-based materials industrial chain in Nanle, achieving an annual output value exceeding 3 billion yuan and creating over 12,000 jobs [14]. - Professor Xu Feng presented work on the green and efficient separation of lignin, emphasizing its applications in functional materials [16]. Group 4: Thematic Forums - The first thematic forum on non-grain biomass chemicals and materials featured discussions on biomass conversion strategies and the production of platform compounds [17][19]. - The second thematic forum on non-grain biomass energy focused on the strategic importance of cellulose ethanol and advancements in anaerobic fermentation technology [36][40]. Group 5: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) - Researcher Zhang Le emphasized that sustainable aviation fuel is a viable path for carbon reduction in the aviation industry, with multiple technological routes being explored [55]. - Manager Tang Xiao shared Axens' leading position in biomass technology and its core SAF technologies, including HEFA and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis [57]. Group 6: Youth Forum and Industry Exchange - The forum included a Youth Forum to promote visibility for young scientists in the bio-based field, featuring 21 researchers sharing their latest work [68]. - An industry exchange meeting on SAF gathered 30 participants to discuss trends, technological routes, and sustainable certification [89].