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 …

Despite the enormous research efforts in recent years regarding lignin depolymerisation and
functionalisation, few commercial products are available. This review provides a summary …

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 …

Reductive catalytic fractionation (RCF) is a promising approach to fractionate lignocellulose
and convert lignin to a narrow product slate. To guide research towards commercialization …

Reductive catalytic fractionation (RCF) of lignocellulose is an emerging biorefinery scheme
that combines biomass fractionation with lignin depolymerisation. Central to this scheme is …

C-lignin is a homo-biopolymer, being made up of caffeyl alcohol exclusively. There is
significant interest in developing efficient and selective catalyst for depolymerization of C …

Lignin valorization is essential for biorefineries to produce fuels and chemicals for a
sustainable future. Today's biorefineries pursue profitable value propositions for cellulose …

Presently, the use of lignocellulosic biomass is mainly focused on creating pulp/paper,
energy, sugars and bioethanol from the holocellulose component, leaving behind lignin to …

In-depth structural analysis of biorefined lignin is imperative to understand its
physicochemical properties, essential for its efficient valorization to renewable materials and …

The ratio of syringyl (S) and guaiacyl (G) units in lignin has been regarded as a major factor
in determining the maximum monomer yield from lignin depolymerization. This limit arises …