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What to do with lignin?

10 September 2021

In a recent set of opinion papers in the inaugural issue of Chem Catalysis a new journal by Cell Press, Dr. Peter J. Deuss of ENTEG and Christian Kugge (R&D specialist at Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget) discuss the future potential of lignin, a main component of biomass, and the way forward in enabling its use in higher value applications. Some current hurdles are presented together with novel application fields. A strong case is made for lignin-first biorefining, a concept in which lignin is no longer treated as a residual stream but purposely extracted and optionally combined catalytic depolymerization emerging fine chemical and polymer applications. It is a shared view that the key lies with new intersectoral collaborations and the training of a next generation of students with strong background in catalysis and chemical process engineering, specifically for the pulping industry.

For more information have a look at the original papers

Reprinted from Chem Catal (https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/chem-catalysis) , 1, P.J.Deuss & C. Kugge, “Lignin-first” catalytic valorization for generating higher value from lignin, 6-11 , Copyright (2021), with permission from Elsevier.
Reprinted from Chem Catal (https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/chem-catalysis) , 1, P.J.Deuss & C. Kugge, “Lignin-first” catalytic valorization for generating higher value from lignin, 6-11 , Copyright (2021), with permission from Elsevier.
Last modified:10 September 2021 2.29 p.m.

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