Unraveling lignin extraction: molecular dynamics insights into effective biomass valorization using a <i>p</i>-toluenesulfonic acid/solvents system
Jiayi Zheng, Liheng Chen, Zhichang Huang, Xueqing Qiu
Abstract
Diol-modulated acidic hydrotropes gently extract native-like lignin while preserving cellulose, unlocking efficient biofuel and sunscreen production from diverse biomass.
Topics & Concepts
p-Toluenesulfonic acidLigninChemistryExtraction (chemistry)Biomass (ecology)Organic chemistryCatalysisAgronomyBiologyLignin and Wood ChemistryBiofuel production and bioconversionCatalysis for Biomass Conversion