Towards lignin-based functional materials in a sustainable world

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Authors

Dan Kai · Agency for Science, Technology and Research

Mein Jin Tan · Singapore Polytechnic

Pei Lin Chee · Agency for Science, Technology and Research

Yun Khim Chua · Nanyang Technological University

Yong Liang Yap · National University of Singapore

Xian Jun Loh · National University of Singapore

Abstract

The recent developments of lignin were reviewed in terms of different approaches to synthesize lignin-based copolymers, the resulting features and the potential applications of such copolymers.

Topics & Keywords

Lignin and Wood Chemistry Biochemical and biochemical processes Catalysis for Biomass Conversion

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible consumption and production

Publication Details

Published in: Green Chemistry

Volume 18, Issue 5, pp. 1175-1200

DOI: 10.1039/c5gc02616d

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