Electrocatalytic Lignin Oxidation
Cheng Yang, Stephen Maldonado, Corey R. J. Stephenson
Abstract
Electrocatalytic processes in organic chemistry have recently seen a resurgence of interest. When coupled to renewable feedstocks, electrochemical transformations can provide an alternative to conventional synthetic methods. Thus, developing methods for the selective degradation of lignin, the largest known natural source of aromatic rings, to simpler aromatic hydrocarbons is of high importance. This review summarizes and highlights recent achievements and challenges for electrocatalytic lignin oxidation and provides an overview, foundation, and reference for further method development.
Topics & Concepts
LigninElectrochemistryCatalysisChemistryElectrocatalystRenewable energyOrganic chemistryDegradation (telecommunications)Biochemical engineeringNanotechnologyMaterials scienceComputer scienceElectrodeEngineeringTelecommunicationsPhysical chemistryElectrical engineeringLignin and Wood ChemistryBiochemical and biochemical processesEnzyme-mediated dye degradation