Two-step conversion of Kraft lignin to nylon precursors under mild conditions
Hui Zhou, Hsin Wang, Frédéric A. Perras, Pranjali Naik, Marek Pruski, Aaron D. Sadow, Igor I. Slowing
Abstract
Treatment of Kraft lignin, massive byproduct of pulping industry, with dilute aqueous base followed by catalytic hydrogenation of the extracted monomers at ambient pressure yields KA oil, the precursor of high demand nylon polymer.
Topics & Concepts
Kraft paperLigninMonomerKraft processOrganic chemistryChemistryAqueous solutionCatalysisPolymerPulp and paper industryPolymer chemistryChemical engineeringEngineeringLignin and Wood ChemistryCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies