Lignin, as a precious resource given to mankind by nature with abundant functional aromatic
structures, has drawn much attention in the recent decade from academia to industry …

In the search of alternative resources to make commodity chemicals and transportation fuels
for a low carbon future, lignocellulosic biomass with over 180-billion-ton annual production …

Access to a wide range of plastic materials has been rationalized by the increased demand
from growing populations and the development of high-throughput production systems …

The development of efficient catalysts to break down and convert woody biomass will be a
paradigm shift in delivering the global target of sustainable economy and environment via …

The efficient valorization of lignin could dictate the success of the 2nd generation biorefinery.
Lignin, accounting for on average a third of the lignocellulosic biomass, is the most …

Current studies concerning liquid hot water pretreatment (LHWP) usually focus on cellulose
saccharification or hemicellulose conversion, while the appropriate extraction and utilization …

Lignin is the most abundant source of renewable aromatic biopolymers and its valorization
presents significant value for biorefinery sustainability, which promotes the utilization of …

Due to the limitations on carbon emissions, many countries are seeking potential clean,
renewable and sustainable energy and fuels. Conversion of lignocellulose biomass to liquid …

Developing an advanced catalytic system for the purposeful depolymerization of lignin into
aromatic compounds has presented a significant prospect for green manufacturing. In this …

Conspectus In recent years, significant efforts have been directed toward achieving efficient
and mild lignocellulosic biomass conversion into valuable chemicals and fuels, aiming to …