Thermal and Solvolytic Depolymerization Approaches for Lignin Depolymerization and Upgrading

Anders Jensen, Joachim Bachmann Nielsen, Anker Degn Jensen, Claus Felby*

*Corresponding author for this work

Abstract

The most direct approaches for lignin depolymerization typically utilize thermal environments (e.g., pyrolysis) or liquefaction (including in water or organic solvents). If tuned appropriately, these processes can yield fuel oils or upgradeable vapors and oils from lignin. This chapter reviews the extensive thermal and solvolysis literature and comments on the applicability of these approaches for particular lignin conversion strategies, primarily into fuels or fuel oils.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLignin Valorization : Emerging Approaches
EditorsGregg T. Beckham
PublisherRoyal Society of Chemistry
Publication date2018
Pages74-107
Chapter4
ISBN (Print)978-1-78262-554-4
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-78801-035-1, 978-1-78801-429-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
SeriesRSC Energy and Environment Series
Number19
Volume2018-January
ISSN2044-0774

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