Lignin monomer conversion into biolubricant base oils
Elvis Osamudiamhen Ebikade, Sunitha Sadula, Sibao Liu, Dionisios G. Vlachos
Abstract
Branched benzene lubricant and branched cyclic lubricant base oils were synthesized from lignin-derived monomers and aldehyde by hydroxyalkylation/alkylation and hydrodeoxygenation in high yields.
Topics & Concepts
HydrodeoxygenationMonomerLigninChemistryOrganic chemistryLubricantBenzeneAlkylationBase (topology)AldehydePolymer chemistrySelectivityPolymerCatalysisMathematical analysisMathematicsLignin and Wood ChemistryLubricants and Their AdditivesCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies