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Towards lignin-based functional materials in a sustainable world

Dan Kai, Mein Jin Tan, Pei Lin Chee, Yun Khim Chua, Yong Liang Yap, Xian Jun Loh

2016Green Chemistry1,240 citationsDOI

Abstract

The recent developments of lignin were reviewed in terms of different approaches to synthesize lignin-based copolymers, the resulting features and the potential applications of such copolymers.

Topics & Concepts

LigninChemistryOrganic chemistryAstrobiologyMaterials scienceNanotechnologyBiochemical engineeringEngineeringPhysicsLignin and Wood ChemistryBiochemical and biochemical processesCatalysis for Biomass Conversion