Controlling lignin solubility and hydrogenolysis selectivity by acetal-mediated functionalization
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Aldehyde assisted fractionation of biomass produces an acetal-stabilised lignin that is fully upgradeable. We exploit the aldehyde to control lignin's physical properties, producing lignins can be soluble in both polar and apolar solvents.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Green Chemistry
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['1463-9262', '1463-9270']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/d1gc02575a