A powerful toolbox is needed to turn the linear plastic economy into circular. Development of
materials designed for mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, and/or biodegradation in …

Due to the urgent need for renewable and clean energy, the efficient use of lignin is of wide
interest. A comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms of lignin depolymerization and …

In the last few years, there is a general shift observable toward greener lubrication, fueled
amongst others by policy initiatives such as the European Green Deal in consistency with …

In this perspective, we propose a conversation toward the future of sustainable chemical
industry through the lens of electrochemical biomass depolymerization. Despite the …

Lignin, the earth's second-most abundant biopolymer after cellulose, has long been
relegated to low-value byproducts in the pulp and paper industry. However, recent …

Forest waste is a crucial by-product of industries such as sawmills and timber processing
facilities. Lignin is extracted from these residues; due to its high abundance, sustainability …

This study builds upon our experience with electrocatalyzed dearomatization of lignin in
aqueous systems, which has shown to produce sodium levulinate, sodium 4 …

The high potential use of lignin in novel biomaterials and chemicals represents an important
opportunity for the valorization of the most abundant natural resource of aromatic molecules …

Replacing fossil resources as the primary source of carbon‐based chemicals by alternative
feedstocks, while implementing more sustainable production routes, has become imperative …

To achieve sustainable whole process of carbon-fiber production and high-value utilization
of lignin, one-step ethanol fractionation followed by coaxial electrospinning was applied to …