Development of ’Lignin-First’ Approaches for the Valorization of Lignocellulosic Biomass
Currently, valorization of lignocellulosic biomass almost exclusively focuses on the production of pulp, paper, and bioethanol from its holocellulose constituent, while the remaining lignin part that comprises the highest carbon content, is burned and treated as waste. Lignin has a complex structure...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-06-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/25/12/2815 |