Polymer principles behind solubilizing lignin with organic cosolvents for bioenergy
Derya Vural, Jeremy C. Smith, Loukas Petridis
Abstract
Polymer theory, developed for simple homopolymers, is applicable to the interaction of lignin with aprotic organic pretreatment solvents.
Topics & Concepts
LigninPolymerChemistryOrganic polymerOrganic chemistryBioenergyPolymer scienceChemical engineeringBiofuelBiotechnologyBiologyEngineeringLignin and Wood ChemistryBiofuel production and bioconversionCatalysis for Biomass Conversion