In polymer science and industry, the important role of thermosetting resin is well-recognized.
However, most thermosets suffer from the overdependence on petroleum resource and in …

Lignin is one of the most abundant biopolymers on Earth and is considered as the primary
resource of aromatic compounds. Recently, lignin has attracted attention from scientists and …

The need for renewable alternatives to conventional petroleum based polymers has been
the motivation for work on biobased composites, blends and materials whose foundations …

Nowadays, roughly 90% of worldwide epoxy resin materials are made from diglycidyl ether
of bisphenol A (DGEBA). This resin offers unique features such as outstanding mechanical …

Lignin is the second most abundant biopolymer after cellulose. It has long been obtained as
a by-product of cellulose production in pulp and paper production, but had rather low added …

Exploration of sustainable alternatives to chemicals derived from petro-based industries is
the current challenge for maintaining the balance between the needs of a changing world …

The relevant information about the lignin in straw and its applications in the industry is
scattered and scarce compared to the wood lignin. This review is focused on the chemical …

Wood is increasingly replacing concrete to reduce CO2 emissions in buildings, but fossil-
based adhesives are still being used in wood panels. Epoxidized lignin adhesives could be …

Lignin, a valuable polymer of natural origin, displays numerous desired intrinsic properties;
however, modification processes leading to the value-added products suitable for composite …

Besides polyurethanes and polyesters, phenolic and epoxy resins are the most prominent
applications for technical lignins in thermosetting materials. To evaluate the potential …