Impact of lignin–carbohydrate complex (LCC) linkages on cellulose pyrolysis chemistry
Arul Mozhi Devan Padmanathan, Seth Beck, Khursheed B. Ansari, Samir H. Mushrif
Abstract
The prevalence of covalent lignin–carbohydrate complex (LCC) bonds likely foster inter-moiety reaction pathways, marked by significant kinetic and thermochemical barriers in the intra-moiety cellulose decomposition within LCC.
Topics & Concepts
LigninCelluloseMoietyChemistryCarbohydrateDecompositionPyrolysisOrganic chemistryCarbohydrate chemistryCovalent bondPolymer chemistryLignin and Wood ChemistryBiofuel production and bioconversionThermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes