Controlling lignin solubility and hydrogenolysis selectivity by acetal-mediated functionalization
Graham R. Dick, Anastasia O. Komarova, Jeremy S. Luterbacher
Abstract
Aldehyde assisted fractionation of biomass produces an acetal-stabilised lignin that is fully upgradeable. We exploit the aldehyde to control the lignin's physical properties, producing lignins that can be soluble in both polar and apolar solvents.
Topics & Concepts
LigninHydrogenolysisAcetalAldehydeChemistryOrganic chemistrySelectivitySurface modificationSolubilityFractionationCatalysisPhysical chemistryLignin and Wood ChemistryBiofuel production and bioconversionCatalysis for Biomass Conversion