Lignin, an aromatic constituent of woody biomass, is a potential renewable aromatic
feedstock for a sustainable future carbon economy. Pyrolysis-based technologies, such as …

Biomass can be converted into various value-added products via the fast pyrolysis
technique which is one of the main thermal conversion technologies and has gained …

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 …

The content of microplastics (MP) in the environment is constantly growing. Since the
environmental relevance, particularly bioavailability, rises with decreasing particle size, the …

The structure of the lignin in wheat straw has been investigated by a combination of
analytical pyrolysis, 2D-NMR, and derivatization followed by reductive cleavage (DFRC). It is …

The review describes recent knowledge acquired in the thermal degradation of lignin as an
approach to obtaining valuable chemicals or hydrocarbon fuel. Information on the …

Searching for renewable alternatives for fossil carbon resources to produce chemicals, fuels
and materials is essential for the development of a sustainable society. Lignin, a major …

Catalytic pyrolysis is a promising thermochemical conversion route for lignocellulosic
biomass that produces chemicals and fuels compatible with current, petrochemical …

Water striders (Gerris remigis) have remarkable non-wetting legs that enable them to stand
effortlessly and move quickly on water, a feature believed to be due to a surface-tension …

Two major residues are produced by the sugarcane industry, the fibrous fraction following
juice extraction (bagasse), and the harvest residue (straw). The structures of the lignins from …