Metal-based ionic liquids: effective catalysts in aqueous media for the selective production of vanillin from alkali lignin at room temperature
Kuldeep Singh, Sanjay Mehra, Arvind Kumar
Abstract
Catalytic depolymerization of lignin to value-added compounds is receiving increasing interest as part of the circular bioeconomy.
Topics & Concepts
DepolymerizationVanillinIonic liquidLigninCatalysisAlkali metalChemistryOrganic chemistryAqueous solutionAqueous mediumLignin and Wood ChemistryBiochemical and biochemical processesCatalysis for Biomass Conversion