Lignin alkaline oxidation using reversibly-soluble bases
Jacob S. Kruger, Reagan J. Dreiling, Daniel G. Wilcox, Arik J. Ringsby, Katherine L. Noon, Camille K. Amador, David G. Brandner, Kelsey J. Ramirez, Stefan J. Haugen, Bruno Colling Klein, Ryan Davis, Rebecca Hanes, Renee M. Happs, Nicholas S. Cleveland, Earl Christensen, Joel Miscall, Gregg T. Beckham
Abstract
When excess base is required to drive desired reactions, such as in lignin alkaline oxidation, Sr(OH) 2 can offer a reversibly-soluble alternative to NaOH that allows simple recycle of the excess base with concomitant cost and environmental benefits.
Topics & Concepts
LigninBase (topology)ChemistryRedoxOrganic chemistryInorganic chemistryMathematicsMathematical analysisLignin and Wood ChemistryOxidative Organic Chemistry ReactionsEnzyme-mediated dye degradation