Electrochemically catalyzed conversion of cornstalk lignin to aromatic compounds: an integrated process of anodic oxidation of a Pb/PbO<sub>2</sub>electrode and hydrogenation of a nickel cathode in sodium hydroxide solution
Chunxing Lan, Hongxian Fan, Yuanyuan Shang, Dayu Shen, Gang Li
Abstract
This paper presents a novel process to degrade cornstalk lignin in alkaline liquor by using an electrolytic cell, equipped with a nickel plate cathode and a Pb/PbO<sub>2</sub>anode in sodium hydroxide solution.
Topics & Concepts
NickelAnodeCathodeSodium hydroxideInorganic chemistryLigninHydroxideCatalysisElectrolyteElectrodeChemistryMaterials scienceMetallurgyOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryLignin and Wood ChemistryEnzyme-mediated dye degradationBiochemical and biochemical processes