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Unique low-molecular-weight lignin with high purity extracted from wood by deep eutectic solvents (DES): a source of lignin for valorization

Green Chemistry · 2016 · Vol. 18(19) · pp. 5133–5141
Carlos Álvarez-VascoRuoshui MaMelissa QuinteroMond GuoScott GeleynseKarthikeyan K. RamasamyMichael P. WolcottXiao Zhang

Abstract

This paper reports a new method of applying Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) for extracting lignin from woody biomass with high yield and high purity.

Lignin and Wood ChemistryBiochemical and biochemical processesCatalysis for Biomass ConversionLigninEutectic systemYield (engineering)Biomass (ecology)Deep eutectic solventChemistryOrganic chemistryChemical engineeringPulp and paper industryMaterials science

Funding

  • Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance
  • National Institute of Food and Agriculture
  • Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
  • Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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