The molecular weight of lignin is a fundamental property that influences the recalcitrance of
biomass and the valorization of lignin. The determination of the molecular weight of lignin in …

Currently, the majority of chemicals are derived from petroleum-based feedstocks. In recent
years, the valorization of lignin as feedstock for the production of alternative chemicals has …

The valorisation of the plant biopolymer lignin is now recognised as essential to enabling
the economic viability of the lignocellulosic biorefining industry. In this context, the “lignin …

Lignin depolymerization to aromatic monomers with high yields and selectivity is essential
for the economic feasibility of many lignin-valorization strategies within integrated biorefining …

This review details the structure of lignin and curates information on the characteristics that
this polymer must have for each specific use. Lignin is a by-product of the pulp and paper …

As the attraction of creating biofuels and bio-based chemicals from lignocellulosic biomass
has increased, researchers have been challenged with developing a better understanding …

The complex interlacing structure among cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin and the unique
properties of lignin itself limit the value-added utilization of the lignin. As the “upstream” …

Abstract Lignin constitutes approximately 15–30 wt% of lignocellulosic biomass that
contributes to 40% of its total fuel value. Chemicals derived from lignin have found …

Lignin is a major component of lignocellulosic biomass and as such, it is processed in
enormous amounts in the pulp and paper industry worldwide. In such industry it mainly …

Lignin, a complex aromatic polymer in terrestrial plants, contributes significantly to biomass
recalcitrance to microbial and/or enzymatic deconstruction. To reduce biomass …