Organoborane-catalysed reductive depolymerisation of catechyl lignin under ambient conditions
Shihao Su, Fan-shu Cao, Shuizhong Wang, Qingru Shen, Gen Luo, Qiang Lü, Guoyong Song
Abstract
C-lignin biopolymers can be efficiently depolymerized into catechol derivatives with 85% yield and 91% selectivity at room temperature and ambient pressure in highly concentrated form (300 mg mL −1 ) over an organoborane catalyst.
Topics & Concepts
LigninChemistryCatecholYield (engineering)CatalysisSelectivityAmbient pressureOrganic chemistryMaterials scienceMetallurgyPhysicsThermodynamicsLignin and Wood ChemistryCatalysis for Biomass ConversionSynthesis of Organic Compounds