Selective C–C bond cleavage of oxidized lignin in an aqueous phase under mild conditions
Yuzhen Hu, Yanbin Cui, Shuoxiao Zhao, Xuelai Zhao, Xiaohong Hu, Zhenlong Song, Wei Fan, Qi Zhang
Abstract
Efficient and selective C–C cleavage offers the potential to depolymerize lignin under mild and green conditions to form valuable chemicals.
Topics & Concepts
LigninCleavage (geology)Bond cleavageChemistryAqueous solutionAqueous two-phase systemOrganic chemistryMaterials scienceCatalysisComposite materialFracture (geology)Lignin and Wood ChemistryEnzyme-mediated dye degradationOxidative Organic Chemistry Reactions