[HTML][HTML] Recent advancements and challenges in emerging applications of biochar-based catalysts

X Yuan, Y Cao, J Li, AK Patel, CD Dong, X **… - Biotechnology …, 2023 - Elsevier
The sustainable utilization of biochar produced from biomass waste could substantially
promote the development of carbon neutrality and a circular economy. Due to their cost …

Lignin for energy applications–state of the art, life cycle, technoeconomic analysis and future trends

A Beaucamp, M Muddasar, IS Amiinu, MM Leite… - Green …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Lignin is produced in large quantities as a by-product of the papermaking and biofuel
industries. Lignin is the most abundant aromatic biopolymer on the planet with its chemical …

Downstream processing of lignin derived feedstock into end products

SS Wong, R Shu, J Zhang, H Liu, N Yan - Chemical Society Reviews, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
Despite the enormous research efforts in recent years regarding lignin depolymerisation and
functionalisation, few commercial products are available. This review provides a summary …

Integrated biorefinery processes for conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to value added materials: Paving a path towards circular economy

G Velvizhi, K Balakumar, NP Shetti, E Ahmad… - Bioresource …, 2022 - Elsevier
Lignocellulosic biomass is an effective and sustainable alternative for petroleum-derived
fuels and chemicals to produce biofuels and bio-based products. Despite the high …

Multifunctional lignin-based nanocomposites and nanohybrids

E Lizundia, MH Sipponen, LG Greca, M Balakshin… - Green …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Significant progress in lignins valorization and development of high-performance
sustainable materials have been achieved in recent years. Reports related to lignin …

Global lignin supply overview and kraft lignin potential as an alternative for petroleum-based polymers

L Dessbesell, M Paleologou, M Leitch, R Pulkki… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2020 - Elsevier
Lignin is an abundant renewable feedstock for bioenergy, chemicals and materials
production. Numerous review papers have addressed lignin research; though, a limited …

Recent advances in the catalytic depolymerization of lignin towards phenolic chemicals: a review

X Liu, FP Bouxin, J Fan, VL Budarin, C Hu… - …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

The potential use of lignin as a platform product in biorefineries: A review

JA Poveda-Giraldo, JC Solarte-Toro… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
Lignin is widely available in biomass sources, and the aromatic structure can justify its use
as a precursor or platform for obtaining value-added compounds. However, lignin is …

Current advancement on the isolation, characterization and application of lignin

JJ Liao, NH Abd Latif, D Trache, N Brosse… - International journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
The most critical issues faced by the world nowadays is to provide the sustainability of
consumption for energy and natural resources. Lignin is said to be one of the alternative …

Hydrothermal carbonization and liquefaction for sustainable production of hydrochar and aromatics

Y Cao, M He, S Dutta, G Luo, S Zhang… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
Sustainable biorefinery depends on the development of efficient processes to convert locally
abundant, energy-rich renewable biomass into fuels, chemicals, and materials …