Lignin, the term commonly used in literature, represents a group of heterogeneous aromatic
compounds of plant origin. Protolignin or lignin in the cell wall is entirely different from the …

Esterified kraft lignins (KL) were prepared by reaction with maleic anhydride (MA), succinic
anhydride (SA), and phthalic anhydride (PA) in acetone solutions. The esterified lignins …

The use of three organic acids such as acetic, lactic and citric acid has been investigated as
green precipitation agents for kraft lignin isolation from the industrial hardwood black liquor …

The potential antioxidant activity of industrial lignins obtained from different sources and
their potential cytotoxic effect on two immortalized cell lines is studied. In addition the …

Nowadays, the production of industrial chemicals such as dispersants, adsorbents,
flocculants and adhesives, is still dominated by traditional fossil energy sources, whereas …

Lignin is a natural aromatic polymer of p-hydroxyphenylpropanoids with various biological
activities. Noticeably, plants have made use of lignin as biocides to defend themselves from …

Lignin is the second most abundant natural renewable polymer after cellulose. Natural lignin
is a phenolic polymer formed by radical coupling polymerization of three monolignols, and it …

Lignin is the second most naturally abundant biopolymer in the cell wall of lignocellulosic
compound (15-35%) after cellulose. Lignin can be generated in massive amounts as by …

Lignin is one of the most important and widespread carbon sources on Earth. Significant
amounts of lignin are delivered to the market by pulp mills and biorefineries, and there have …

One of the most significant challenges facing mankind in the twenty-first century is the
development of a sustainable global economy. Within the scientific community, this calls for …