Lignin serves as a significant contributor to the natural stock of non-fossilized carbon,
second only to cellulose in the biosphere. In this review article, we focus on the self …

The biopolymer lignin, which is heterogeneous and abundant, is usually present in plant cell
walls and gives them rigidity and strength. As a byproduct of the wood, paper, and pulp …

Lignins are among the most abundant renewable resources on the planet. However, their
application is limited by the lack of efficient dissolution and extraction methodologies. In this …

Fiber treatments to enhance interfacial adhesion in natural fiber-reinforced composites
generally induce the use of many chemicals. To address this issue, the present work aimed …

The pretreatment of Miscanthus x giganteus with the ionic liquid 1-ethyl-3-
methylimidazolium acetate ([Emim][OAc]), followed by enzymatic hydrolysis and oxidative …

Wood-decay fungi have been mainly studied for their medicinal or nutraceutical properties,
lignocellulolytic enzymes as well as their pathological role in plants. Recently they have also …

This work analyzes the effect of co-solution of carbon precursor and activating agent on the
textural and surface chemistry properties of highly nanoporous activated carbons obtained …

For the first time, the process of extraction fractionation of “hemicelluloses-free” birch wood
in an ethanol medium into cellulose product and ethanol lignin is studied and optimized. The …

Lignins are promising alternative raw materials for biocomposites due to their renewability,
low cost and abundance. In this work, the use of (softwood and hardwood) Kraft lignins in …

The amount of hydroxyl groups, particularly phenolic, is one of the most important
parameters in lignins, as it is an indicator of lignin reactivity. Ultraviolet (UV) …