As fossil fuel resources dwindle and new regulations for a cleaner and safer environment
come on stream, there is growing interest in develo** new sustainable feedstocks for …

Lignin represents a considerable source of renewable and bio-based carbon. Pul**
processes enable lignin, together with all components of the lignocellulosic biomass, to …

Next to cellulose, lignin is the second most abundant biopolymer, and the main source of
aromatic structures on earth. It is a phenolic macromolecule, with a complex structure which …

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

Lignin is a readily available yet heavily underutilised resource due to its severe degree of
variability related to the plant source and to the processes employed for its isolation. Being …

Large quantities of kraft lignin are formed in the pulp industry. Although the vast majority is
used for internal energy production at mill sites, modern pul** technology allows for a …

Three industrial lignins (Indulin AT Kraft softwood, Protobind 1000, and corn stover) were
fractionated in methanol to obtain soluble and insoluble fractions. The original lignin and …

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 …