Valorization of lignin for advanced material applications: a review
Rohan Shorey, Ayyoub Salaghi, Pedram Fatehi, Tizazu H. Mekonnen
Abstract
A comprehensive overview of various physicochemical modification and functionalization routes of lignin to produce alternative low carbon footprint feedstock for sustainable polymers for advanced material applications is presented.
Topics & Concepts
Raw materialLigninCarbon footprintSurface modificationPolymerBiochemical engineeringCarbon fibersMaterials scienceNanotechnologyEnvironmental sciencePolymer sciencePulp and paper industryProcess engineeringEngineeringChemistryOrganic chemistryChemical engineeringComposite materialGeologyGreenhouse gasOceanographyComposite numberLignin and Wood ChemistryAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesPolymer composites and self-healing