Low molecular weight and highly functional RCF lignin products as a full bisphenol a replacer in bio-based epoxy resins
Korneel Van Aelst, Elien Van Sinay, Thijs Vangeel, Yingtuan Zhang, Tom Renders, Sander Van den Bosch, Joost Van Aelst, Bert F. Sels
Abstract
Herein, we present a full lignocellulose-to-chemicals valorization chain, wherein low molecular weight and highly functional lignin oligomers, obtained from reductive catalytic fractionation (RCF) of pine wood, were used to fully replace bisphenol A (BPA) for synthesizing bio-based epoxy resins.
Topics & Concepts
EpoxyLigninBisphenol AChemistryBisphenolBisphenol SOrganic chemistryPolymer chemistryChemical engineeringEngineeringLignin and Wood ChemistryCatalysis for Biomass ConversionPolymer composites and self-healing