Effective biomass fractionation and lignin stabilization using a diol DES system

J Cheng, C Huang, Y Zhan, S Han, J Wang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
A sustainable and renewable biorefinery will increase the economic viability of
lignocellulose-derived products. In this study, a diol-based deep eutectic solvent (DES) was …

Recent advances in characterization of lignin polymer by solution-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) methodology

JL Wen, SL Sun, BL Xue, RC Sun - Materials, 2013 - mdpi.com
The demand for efficient utilization of biomass induces a detailed analysis of the
fundamental chemical structures of biomass, especially the complex structures of lignin …

Catalytic oxidation of lignin to valuable biomass-based platform chemicals: A review

C Liu, S Wu, H Zhang, R **ao - Fuel Processing Technology, 2019 - Elsevier
Lignin is the only sustainable aromatic resource in nature, its utilization has attracted much
attention worldwide. Oxidation is one of the promising strategies that can convert lignin to a …

Tailored one-pot lignocellulose fractionation to maximize biorefinery toward controllable producing lignin nanoparticles and facilitating enzymatic hydrolysis

CY Ma, LH Xu, Q Sun, XJ Shen, JL Wen… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
To achieve the global bio-based recycling economy with lignocellulosic biomass as
feedstock, the additional value must be gained from both carbohydrates and lignin. In this …

Complete valorization of bamboo biomass into multifunctional nanomaterials by reactive deep eutectic solvent pretreatment: Towards a waste-free biorefinery

Y Xu, SC Sun, C Zhang, CY Ma, JL Wen… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
The introduction of nanotechnology into conventional biorefinery will facilitate complete
valorization of lignocellulosic biomass. In this work, a microwave-assisted deep eutectic …

Characterization and analysis of the molecular weight of lignin for biorefining studies

A Tolbert, H Akinosho, R Khunsupat… - Biofuels, Bioproducts …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
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 …