Evaluating lignin valorization <i>via</i> pyrolysis and vapor-phase hydrodeoxygenation for production of aromatics and alkenes
Alireza Saraeian, Alvina Aui, Yu Gao, Mark Mba Wright, Marcus Foston, Brent H. Shanks
Abstract
Lignin valorization to chemicals is an important component of creating economically viable biofuels production from lignocellulosic biomass.
Topics & Concepts
HydrodeoxygenationLigninBiofuelChemistryLignocellulosic biomassPyrolysisBiomass (ecology)Organic chemistryCatalysisProduction (economics)Pulp and paper industryPhase (matter)Waste managementSelectivityAgronomyEconomicsMacroeconomicsBiologyEngineeringLignin and Wood ChemistryCatalysis for Biomass ConversionBiofuel production and bioconversion