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Wu X, Smet E, Brandi F, Raikwar D, Zhang Z, Maes BUW, Sels BF. Advancements and Perspectives toward Lignin Valorization via O-Demethylation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202317257. [PMID: 38128012 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202317257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
Abstract
Lignin represents the largest aromatic carbon resource in plants, holding significant promise as a renewable feedstock for bioaromatics and other cyclic hydrocarbons in the context of the circular bioeconomy. However, the methoxy groups of aryl methyl ethers, abundantly found in technical lignins and lignin-derived chemicals, limit their pertinent chemical reactivity and broader applicability. Unlocking the phenolic hydroxyl functionality through O-demethylation (ODM) has emerged as a valuable approach to mitigate this need and enables further applications. In this review, we provide a comprehensive summary of the progress in the valorization of technical lignin and lignin-derived chemicals via ODM, both catalytic and non-catalytic reactions. Furthermore, a detailed analysis of the properties and potential applications of the O-demethylated products is presented, accompanied by a systematic overview of available ODM reactions. This review primarily focuses on enhancing the phenolic hydroxyl content in lignin-derived species through ODM, showcasing its potential in the catalytic funneling of lignin and value-added applications. A comprehensive synopsis and future outlook are included in the concluding section of this review.
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- Xian Wu
- Center for Sustainable Catalysis and Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Organic Synthesis Division, Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Center for Sustainable Catalysis and Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Center for Sustainable Catalysis and Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Center for Sustainable Catalysis and Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Organic Synthesis Division, Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Center for Sustainable Catalysis and Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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Carkner A, Tageldin I, Han J, Seifitokaldani A, Kopyscinski J. Impact of Temperature an Order of Magnitude Larger Than Electrical Potential in Lignin Electrolysis with Nickel. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202300795. [PMID: 37870894 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202300795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Lignin, a major component of plant biomass, is a promising sustainable alternative carbon-based feedstock to petroleum as a source of valuable aromatic compounds such as vanillin. However, lignin upgrading reactions are poorly understood due to its complex and variable molecular structure. This work focuses on electrocatalytic lignin upgrading, which is efficient and sustainable at moderate temperatures and pressures and does not require stoichiometric reagents. We used a meta-analysis of published lignin conversion and product yield data to define the operating range, to select the catalyst, and then performed electrocatalytic experiments. We quantified the impact of temperature and electrical potential on the formation rate of valuable products (vanillic acid, acetovanillone, guaiacol, vanillin, and syringaldehyde). We found that increasing temperature increases their formation rate by an order of magnitude more than increasing electrical potential. For example, increasing temperature from 21 to 180 °C increases the vanillin formation rate by +16.5 mg⋅L-1 ⋅h-1 ±1.7 mg⋅L-1 ⋅h-1 , while increasing electrical potential from 0 to 2 V increases the vanillin formation rate by -0.6 mg⋅L-1 ⋅h-1 ±1.4 mg⋅L-1 ⋅h-1 .
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- Andrew Carkner
- Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University, 3610 University Street, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University, 3610 University Street, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University, 3610 University Street, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University, 3610 University Street, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University, 3610 University Street, Montreal, Canada
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Fabbri F, Bischof S, Mayr S, Gritsch S, Jimenez Bartolome M, Schwaiger N, Guebitz GM, Weiss R. The Biomodified Lignin Platform: A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15071694. [PMID: 37050308 PMCID: PMC10096731 DOI: 10.3390/polym15071694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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A reliance on fossil fuel has led to the increased emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs). The excessive consumption of raw materials today makes the search for sustainable resources more pressing than ever. Technical lignins are mainly used in low-value applications such as heat and electricity generation. Green enzyme-based modifications of technical lignin have generated a number of functional lignin-based polymers, fillers, coatings, and many other applications and materials. These bio-modified technical lignins often display similar properties in terms of their durability and elasticity as fossil-based materials while also being biodegradable. Therefore, it is possible to replace a wide range of environmentally damaging materials with lignin-based ones. By researching publications from the last 20 years focusing on the latest findings utilizing databases, a comprehensive collection on this topic was crafted. This review summarizes the recent progress made in enzymatically modifying technical lignins utilizing laccases, peroxidases, and lipases. The underlying enzymatic reaction mechanisms and processes are being elucidated and the application possibilities discussed. In addition, the environmental assessment of novel technical lignin-based products as well as the developments, opportunities, and challenges are highlighted.
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Lu X, Gu X. A review on lignin-based epoxy resins: Lignin effects on their synthesis and properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 229:778-790. [PMID: 36603715 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Lignin can be used as a sustainable alternative to bisphenol A (BPA) to prepared lignin-based epoxy resins. Lignin effects including molecular weight, phenolic content, G/S unit ratio and flexible/rigid linkage ratio on epoxy synthesis and performance were summarized comprehensively. The incorporation of lignin with a higher molecular weight would lead to the higher rigidity of epoxy crosslinking network. Higher contents of ether bonds in lignin would provide higher structural flexibility of lignin incorporated epoxy thermosets. Lignin with higher contents of phenolic hydroxyls was more beneficial for improving the reactivity of its epoxy products after glycidylation. Due to the excellent charring capacity of lignin, higher contents of residue char can be produced at higher additions of lignin at high temperatures, while the loss of crosslinking density caused by the increasing lignin addition (especially for the macromolecular lignin) would deteriorate the thermal stability of their thermosets. Several applications of lignin-based epoxy resins were also mentioned based on their mechanical, thermal and chemical properties, such as coatings (with anticorrosion and UV-blocking), adhesives (with highly crosslinking network, excellent mechanical, and thermal properties) and flame retardants (with high charring capability).
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- Xinyu Lu
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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Kölsch JC, Berač CM, Lossada F, Stach OS, Seiffert S, Walther A, Besenius P. Recyclable Vitrimers from Biogenic Poly(itaconate) Elastomers. Macromolecules 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.2c00825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Jonas C. Kölsch
- Department of Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Duesbergweg 10-14, D-55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Duesbergweg 10-14, D-55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Duesbergweg 10-14, D-55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Duesbergweg 10-14, D-55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Duesbergweg 10-14, D-55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Duesbergweg 10-14, D-55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Duesbergweg 10-14, D-55128 Mainz, Germany
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Liu X, Fan W, Yang X. Bio‐based epoxy‐anhydride thermosets from multi‐armed cardanol‐derived epoxy oligomers. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Xia Liu
- Polymer Composite Engineering Laboratory, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun People's Republic of China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering University of Science and Technology of China Hefei China
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- Polymer Composite Engineering Laboratory, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun People's Republic of China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering University of Science and Technology of China Hefei China
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- Polymer Composite Engineering Laboratory, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun People's Republic of China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering University of Science and Technology of China Hefei China
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Lu X, Gu X. Fabrication of a bi-hydroxyl-bi-DOPO compound with excellent quenching and charring capacities for lignin-based epoxy resin. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 205:539-552. [PMID: 35217079 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.02.103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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In this study, lignin-based epoxy resins (EP) were fabricated using lignin, phenol and glyoxal as crosslinking reagents. For improving the flame retardancy, a bi-DOPO compound with bi-hydroxyl structure was successfully synthesized, containing excellent quenching and charring capacities. Good pyrolysis behaviors of as-synthesized flame retardant resulted in significant quenching effect via structure decomposition to release PO and PO2 free radicals for capturing reactive H and OH radicals produced from epoxy combustion. With addition of 0.18 wt% phosphorus, epoxy composite (10% LPG-ER-4) passed V-0 rating with high limited oxygen index (LOI) value of 35.2%. Cone calorimeter tests showed that heat release (including heat release rate (HRR) and total heat release (THR)) from combustion was reduced with assistance of flame retardant. Char residue analyses illustrated that bi-hydroxyl structure in DOPO-based flame retardant benefited the formation of char layer with higher compactness and integrity to serve as a protective shell of interior epoxy matrix. Furthermore, exterior pore size of char residue was narrowed or blocked to avoid the release of heat and volatiles generated from combustion. This study provided a feasible method to improve flame retardancy of lignin-based EP and proposed flame-retardant mechanism both in gaseous and solid phases.
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- Xinyu Lu
- Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Products, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, 159 Longpan Road, Nanjing 210037, PR China
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- Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Products, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, 159 Longpan Road, Nanjing 210037, PR China.
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Kudo H, Nishioka S, Jin H, Maekawa H, Nakamura S, Masuda T. Thermosetting epoxy resin system: Ring-opening by copolymerization of epoxide with D,L-Lactide. POLYMER 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2021.124489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Van de Velde N, Javornik S, Sever T, Štular D, Šobak M, Štirn Ž, Likozar B, Jerman I. Bio-Based Epoxy Adhesives with Lignin-Based Aromatic Monophenols Replacing Bisphenol A. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13223879. [PMID: 34833178 PMCID: PMC8621590 DOI: 10.3390/polym13223879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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A bio-epoxy surface adhesive for adherence of the metal component species to glass substrate with desirable adhesion strength, converted controlled removal upon request, and bio-based resource inclusion was developed. For the development of resin, three different lignin-based aromatic monophenols, guaiacol, cresol, and vanillin, were used in the chemical epoxidation reaction with epichlorohydrin. The forming transformation process was studied by viscoelasticity, in situ FTIR monitoring, and Raman. Unlike other hydroxyl phenyls, guaiacol showed successful epoxide production, and stability at room temperature. Optimization of epoxide synthesis was conducted by varying NaOH concentration or reaction time. The obtained product was characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance and viscosity measurements. For the production of adhesive, environmentally problematic bisphenol A (BPA) epoxy was partially substituted with the environmentally acceptable, optimized guaiacol-based epoxy at 20, 50, and 80 wt.%. Mechanics, rheological properties, and the possibility of adhered phase de-application were assessed on the bio-substitutes and compared to commercially available polyepoxides or polyurethanes. Considering our aim, the sample composed of 80 wt.% bio-based epoxy/20 wt.% BPA thermoset was demonstrated to be the most suitable among those analyzed, as it was characterized by low BPA, desired boundary area and recoverability using a 10 wt.% acetic acid solution under ultrasound.
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- Nigel Van de Velde
- National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, 1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (N.V.d.V.); (S.J.); (D.Š.); (M.Š.); (Ž.Š.); (B.L.)
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- National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, 1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (N.V.d.V.); (S.J.); (D.Š.); (M.Š.); (Ž.Š.); (B.L.)
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- Steklarna Hrastnik, d. o. o., Cesta 1. maja 14, 1430 Hrastnik, Slovenia;
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- National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, 1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (N.V.d.V.); (S.J.); (D.Š.); (M.Š.); (Ž.Š.); (B.L.)
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- National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, 1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (N.V.d.V.); (S.J.); (D.Š.); (M.Š.); (Ž.Š.); (B.L.)
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- National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, 1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (N.V.d.V.); (S.J.); (D.Š.); (M.Š.); (Ž.Š.); (B.L.)
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- National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, 1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (N.V.d.V.); (S.J.); (D.Š.); (M.Š.); (Ž.Š.); (B.L.)
- Pulp and Paper Institute, Bogišićeva 8, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, 1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (N.V.d.V.); (S.J.); (D.Š.); (M.Š.); (Ž.Š.); (B.L.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +386-1-4760-440
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Oliveira JR, de Freitas DB, de Oliveira JFR, Mele G, Mazzetto SE, Lomonaco D. New opportunity for sustainable benzoxazine synthesis: A straight and convenient one-pot protocol for formaldehyde-free bio-based polymers. Eur Polym J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Liguori F, Moreno-Marrodan C, Barbaro P. Biomass-derived chemical substitutes for bisphenol A: recent advancements in catalytic synthesis. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 49:6329-6363. [PMID: 32749443 DOI: 10.1039/d0cs00179a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Bisphenol A is an oil-derived, large market volume chemical with a wide spectrum of applications in plastics, adhesives and thermal papers. However, bisphenol A is not considered safe due to its endocrine disrupting properties and reproductive toxicity. Several functional substitutes of bisphenol A have been proposed in the literature, produced from plant biomass. Unless otherwise specified, the present review covers the most significant contributions that appeared in the time span January 2015-August 2019, describing the sustainable catalytic synthesis of rigid diols from biomass derivatives. The focus is thereupon on heterogeneous catalysis, use of green solvents and mild conditions, cascade processes in one-pot, and continuous flow setups. More than 500 up-to-date references describe the various substitutes proposed and the catalytic methods for their manufacture, broken down according to the main biomass types from which they originate.
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- Francesca Liguori
- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Chimica dei Composti Organo Metallici, Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Firenze, Italy.
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Chimica dei Composti Organo Metallici, Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Firenze, Italy.
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Chimica dei Composti Organo Metallici, Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Firenze, Italy.
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Zhen X, Li H, Xu Z, Wang Q, Zhu S, Wang Z, Yuan Z. Facile synthesis of lignin-based epoxy resins with excellent thermal-mechanical performance. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 182:276-285. [PMID: 33838187 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.03.203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Up to now, various approaches have been used to fabricate lignin-based epoxy thermosets by utilizing lignin or lignin-derivatives, but there is still lack of a simple, effective and environmental-friendly pathway for producing lignin-based epoxy resins from industrial lignin. In this work, a novel strategy - one-pot to synthesize phenolated lignin incorporated novolac epoxy networks (PLIENs) was proposed. As expected, PLIENs obtained from the novel route exhibited preferable mechanical and thermal properties compared with the epoxy resins which obtained from common route. Moreover, increasing the loading of lignin did not significantly deteriorate the thermal-mechanical performance of cured epoxy resins. However, the Tg of PLIENs was slightly lowered compared with conventional petroleum-based epoxy resins (DGEBA). Nonetheless, the flexural strength and storage modulus of PLIENs were higher than that of DGEBA. Especially, the char yield of PLIENs at 800 °C was up to 28.9%, much higher than that of DGEBA (only 6.9%), which indicated that lignin has a certain promoting effect on the flame retardancy of epoxy resins. This research provides a new insight for producing commercially viable lignin-based epoxy thermosets.
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- Xiang Zhen
- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou 510640, PR China.
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- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou 510640, PR China.
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- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou 510640, PR China.
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- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou 510640, PR China.
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- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou 510640, PR China.
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Hu X, Pang Y, Mu H, Meng X, Wang X, Wang Z, Yan J. Synthesis and gas separation performances of intrinsically microporous polyimides based on 4-methylcatechol-derived monomers. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Lee N, Kim YT, Lee J. Recent Advances in Renewable Polymer Production from Lignin-Derived Aldehydes. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:364. [PMID: 33498847 PMCID: PMC7865860 DOI: 10.3390/polym13030364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Lignin directly derived from lignocellulosic biomass has been named a promising source of platform chemicals for the production of bio-based polymers. This review discusses potentially relevant routes to produce renewable aromatic aldehydes (e.g., syringaldehyde and vanillin) from lignin feedstocks (pre-isolated lignin or lignocellulose) that are used to synthesize a range of bio-based polymers. To do this, the processes to make aromatic aldehydes from lignin with their highest available yields are first presented. After that, the routes from such aldehydes to different polymers are explored. Challenges and perspectives of the production the lignin-derived renewable chemicals and polymers are also highlighted.
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- Nahyeon Lee
- Department of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, 206 Worldcup-ro, Suwon 16499, Korea;
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- C1 Gas & Carbon Convergent Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, 141 Gajeong-ro, Daejeon 34114, Korea;
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- Department of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, 206 Worldcup-ro, Suwon 16499, Korea;
- Department of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Ajou University, 206 Worldcup-ro, Suwon 16499, Korea
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Li M, Sun J, Fang Q. A fluoropolymer with a low dielectric constant at a high frequency derived from bio-based anethole. Polym Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1py00573a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The copolymerization between a fluoro-containing monomer derived from bio-based anethole and a benzocyclobutene (BCB)-containing monomer gave a polymer with good dielectric properties and low water uptake.
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- Minghui Li
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Self-Assembly Chemistry for Organic Functional Molecules
- Center for Excellence in Molecular Synthesis
- Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Self-Assembly Chemistry for Organic Functional Molecules
- Center for Excellence in Molecular Synthesis
- Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Self-Assembly Chemistry for Organic Functional Molecules
- Center for Excellence in Molecular Synthesis
- Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Dennis JM, Savage AM, Mrozek RA, Lenhart JL. Stimuli‐responsive mechanical properties in polymer glasses: challenges and opportunities for defense applications. POLYM INT 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/pi.6154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Joseph M Dennis
- United States Army Research Laboratory Aberdeen Proving Ground Adelphi MD USA
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- United States Army Research Laboratory Aberdeen Proving Ground Adelphi MD USA
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- United States Army Research Laboratory Aberdeen Proving Ground Adelphi MD USA
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- United States Army Research Laboratory Aberdeen Proving Ground Adelphi MD USA
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Yang W, Jiao L, Wang X, Wu W, Lian H, Dai H. Formaldehyde-free self-polymerization of lignin-derived monomers for synthesis of renewable phenolic resin. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 166:1312-1319. [PMID: 33161075 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Most phenolic resins are synthesized with non-renewable petroleum-based phenol and formaldehyde, which have adverse effects on the environment and human health. To achieve green and sustainable production of phenolic resins, it is important to replace non-renewable toxic phenol and formaldehyde. Herein, a new strategy was proposed to completely replace phenol and formaldehyde, using lignin-derived monomers to synthesize renewable phenolic resins. Lithium aluminum hydride was utilized to reduce lignin-derived monomers, including vanillin, methyl vanillate, and syringaldehyde, to generate the corresponding vanillyl and syringic alcohol. With oxalic acid as the catalyst, vanillyl and syringic alcohol could be polymerized to phenolic resins without using formaldehyde. The structure of the phenolic resins based on lignin-derived monomers was analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and 13C and 31P nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis were performed to characterize the thermal properties of the phenolic resins. The phenolic resins based on lignin-derived monomers exhibited excellent adhesion strength (6.14 MPa), glass transition temperature (Tg) (107-115 °C), and thermal stability, and its performance was similar to that of the commercial Novolak phenolic resin. This study presents a promising green and sustainable approach to synthesize renewable phenolic resins based on lignin-derived monomers without using formaldehyde.
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- Weisheng Yang
- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forestry Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forestry Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forestry Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forestry Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210037, China
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210037, China.
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- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forestry Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210037, China.
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Liu X, Bouxin FP, Fan J, Budarin VL, Hu C, Clark JH. Recent Advances in the Catalytic Depolymerization of Lignin towards Phenolic Chemicals: A Review. CHEMSUSCHEM 2020; 13:4296-4317. [PMID: 32662564 PMCID: PMC7540457 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202001213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 07/12/2020] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The efficient valorization of lignin could dictate the success of the 2nd generation biorefinery. Lignin, accounting for on average a third of the lignocellulosic biomass, is the most promising candidate for sustainable production of value-added phenolics. However, the structural alteration induced during lignin isolation is often depleting its potential for value-added chemicals. Recently, catalytic reductive depolymerization of lignin has appeared to be a promising and effective method for its valorization to obtain phenolic monomers. The present study systematically summarizes the far-reaching and state-of-the-art lignin valorization strategies during different stages, including conventional catalytic depolymerization of technical lignin, emerging reductive catalytic fractionation of protolignin, stabilization strategies to inhibit the undesired condensation reactions, and further catalytic upgrading of lignin-derived monomers. Finally, the potential challenges for the future researches on the efficient valorization of lignin and possible solutions are proposed.
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- Xudong Liu
- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, P.R. China
- Green Chemistry Center of Excellence, Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- Green Chemistry Center of Excellence, Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- Green Chemistry Center of Excellence, Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- Green Chemistry Center of Excellence, Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, P.R. China
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- Green Chemistry Center of Excellence, Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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Hu X, Lee WH, Zhao J, Bae JY, Kim JS, Wang Z, Yan J, Zhuang Y, Lee YM. Tröger's Base (TB)-containing polyimide membranes derived from bio-based dianhydrides for gas separations. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Nikafshar S, Fang Z, Nejad M. Development of a Novel Curing Accelerator-Blowing Agent for Formulating Epoxy Rigid Foam Containing Aminated-Lignin. Ind Eng Chem Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c02738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Saeid Nikafshar
- Department of Forestry, Michigan State University, 480 Wilson Rd, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Michigan State University, 603 Wilson Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
- Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, Michigan State University, 164 Food Safety and Toxicology Building, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
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- Department of Forestry, Michigan State University, 480 Wilson Rd, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
- Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Michigan State University, 428 S Shaw Ln, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
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Gomes E, Rodrigues A. Recovery of vanillin from kraft lignin depolymerization with water as desorption eluent. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.116551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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O’Dea RM, Willie JA, Epps TH. 100th Anniversary of Macromolecular Science Viewpoint: Polymers from Lignocellulosic Biomass. Current Challenges and Future Opportunities. ACS Macro Lett 2020; 9:476-493. [PMID: 35648496 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.0c00024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Sustainable polymers from lignocellulosic biomass have the potential to reduce the environmental impact of commercial plastics while also offering significant performance and cost benefits relative to petrochemical-derived macromolecules. However, most currently available biobased polymers are hampered by insufficient thermomechanical properties, low economic feasibility (e.g., high relative cost), and reduced scalability in comparison to petroleum-based incumbents. Future biobased materials must overcome these limitations to be competitive in the marketplace. Additionally, sustainability challenges at the beginning and end of the polymer lifecycle need to be addressed using green chemistry practices and improved end-of-life waste management strategies. This viewpoint provides an overview of recent developments that can mitigate many concerns with present materials and discusses key aspects of next-generation, biobased polymers derived from lignocellulosic biomass.
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- Robert M. O’Dea
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
- Center for Research in Soft matter and Polymers (CRiSP), University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
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Gale M, Cai CM, Gilliard-Abdul-Aziz KL. Heterogeneous Catalyst Design Principles for the Conversion of Lignin into High-Value Commodity Fuels and Chemicals. CHEMSUSCHEM 2020; 13:1947-1966. [PMID: 31899593 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202000002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Lignin valorization has risen as a promising pathway to supplant the use of petrochemicals for chemical commodities and fuels. However, the challenges of separating and breaking down lignin from lignocellulosic biomass are the primary barriers to success. Integrated biorefinery systems that incorporate both homo- and heterogeneous catalysis for the upgrading of lignin intermediates have emerged as a viable solution. Homogeneous catalysis can perform selected chemistries, such as the hydrolysis and dehydration of ester or ether bonds, that are more suitable for the pretreatment and fractionation of biomass. Heterogeneous catalysis, however, offers a tunable platform for the conversion of extracted lignin into chemicals, fuels, and materials. Tremendous effort has been invested in elucidating the necessary factors for the valorization of lignin by using heterogeneous catalysts, with efforts to explore more robust methods to drive down costs. Current progress in lignin conversion has fostered numerous advances, but understanding the key catalyst design principles is important for advancing the field. This Minireview aims to provide a summary on the fundamental design principles for the selective conversion of lignin by using heterogeneous catalysts, including the pairing of catalyst metals, supports, and solvents. The review puts a particular focus on the use of bimetallic catalysts on porous supports as a strategy for the selective conversion of lignin. Finally, future research on the valorization of lignin is proposed on the basis of recent progress.
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- Mark Gale
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Bourns College of Engineering, University of California, Riverside, 446 Winston Chung Hall, 900 University Ave, Riverside, USA
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- Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT), Bourns College of Engineering, University of California, Riverside, 1084 Columbia Avenue, Riverside, USA
- Center for Bioenergy Innovation, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Bourns College of Engineering, University of California, Riverside, 446 Winston Chung Hall, 900 University Ave, Riverside, USA
- Department of Material Science and Engineering, Bourns College of Engineering, University of California, Riverside, 313 Material Science and Engineering Building, 900 University Ave, Riverside, USA
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Feghali E, van de Pas DJ, Torr KM. Toward Bio-Based Epoxy Thermoset Polymers from Depolymerized Native Lignins Produced at the Pilot Scale. Biomacromolecules 2020; 21:1548-1559. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.0c00108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Elias Feghali
- Chemical Engineering Program, Notre Dame University—Louaize, P.O. Box 72, Zouk Mikael, 1211 Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon
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- Scion, Private Bag 3020, Rotorua 3046, New Zealand
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Pourmoazzen Z, Sadeghifar H, Yang G, Lucia L. Cholesterol-modified lignin: A new avenue for green nanoparticles, meltable materials, and drug delivery. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2019; 186:110685. [PMID: 31812802 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.110685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Revised: 11/03/2019] [Accepted: 11/27/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Two fractions of kraft lignin of low and high molecular weight were reacted with cholesteryl chloroformate (Chol.Cl) to produce a modified lignin that demonstrated very high hydrophobicity. Surprisingly, both fractions displayed discernible melting points as opposed to the starting lignin. The suspension in water also gave rise to nanoparticles that displayed sizes in the range of 200-500 nm that were shown to satisfactorily load and release folic acid, a representative hydrophobic molecule, within the context of drug delivery.
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- Zhaleh Pourmoazzen
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Materials and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Shandong Province, Jinan, 250353, PR China; Department of Forest Biomaterials, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27695, USA; Department of Chemistry, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27695, USA
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- Department of Forest Biomaterials, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27695, USA; Department of Chemistry, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27695, USA; Department of Wood and Paper Science, Islamic Azad University, P.O. Box 48161-19318, Sari Branch, Iran
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Materials and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Shandong Province, Jinan, 250353, PR China; Department of Forest Biomaterials, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27695, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Materials and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Shandong Province, Jinan, 250353, PR China; Department of Forest Biomaterials, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27695, USA; Department of Chemistry, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27695, USA.
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Elangovan S, Afanasenko A, Haupenthal J, Sun Z, Liu Y, Hirsch AKH, Barta K. From Wood to Tetrahydro-2-benzazepines in Three Waste-Free Steps: Modular Synthesis of Biologically Active Lignin-Derived Scaffolds. ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE 2019; 5:1707-1716. [PMID: 31660439 PMCID: PMC6813559 DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.9b00781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Inherently complex, lignin-derived aromatic monomers comprising valuable structural moieties present in many pharmaceuticals would serve as ideal substrates for the construction of biologically active molecules. Here, we describe a strategy that incorporates all intrinsic functional groups present in platform chemicals obtained by lignin depolymerization into value-added amines, using sustainable catalytic methods and benign solvents. Our strikingly efficient protocol provides access to libraries of aminoalkyl-phenol derivatives and seven-membered N-heterocycles directly from wood in two, respectively three, waste-free steps. Several molecules in these libraries have shown promising antibacterial or anticancer activities, emphasizing the advantage of this modular synthetic strategy and the potential for drug discovery. The sustainable catalytic pathways presented here can lead to significant benefits for the pharmaceutical industry where reduction of hazardous waste is a prime concern, and the described strategies that lead to high-value products from non-edible biomass waste streams also markedly increase the economic feasibility of lignocellulosic biorefineries.
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- Saravanakumar Elangovan
- Stratingh
Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Stratingh
Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Drug Design and Optimization, Helmholtz
Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS) − Helmholtz
Centre for Infection Research (HZI), Campus Building E8.1, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Stratingh
Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Stratingh
Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Drug Design and Optimization, Helmholtz
Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS) − Helmholtz
Centre for Infection Research (HZI), Campus Building E8.1, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany
- Department
of Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry, Saarland
University, Campus Building
E8.1, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Stratingh
Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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Yu Q, Peng X, Wang Y, Geng H, Xu A, Zhang X, Xu W, Ye D. Vanillin-based degradable epoxy vitrimers: Reprocessability and mechanical properties study. Eur Polym J 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.04.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Zhao S, Abu-Omar MM. Catechol-Mediated Glycidylation toward Epoxy Vitrimers/Polymers with Tunable Properties. Macromolecules 2019. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.9b00334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Shou Zhao
- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara, Building 232, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara, Building 232, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, Engineering II Building, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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Anderson EM, Stone ML, Katahira R, Reed M, Muchero W, Ramirez KJ, Beckham GT, Román-Leshkov Y. Differences in S/G ratio in natural poplar variants do not predict catalytic depolymerization monomer yields. Nat Commun 2019. [PMID: 31048697 DOI: 10.1016/j.joule.2017.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023] Open
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The ratio of syringyl (S) and guaiacyl (G) units in lignin has been regarded as a major factor in determining the maximum monomer yield from lignin depolymerization. This limit arises from the notion that G units are prone to C-C bond formation during lignin biosynthesis, resulting in less ether linkages that generate monomers. This study uses reductive catalytic fractionation (RCF) in flow-through reactors as an analytical tool to depolymerize lignin in poplar with naturally varying S/G ratios, and directly challenges the common conception that the S/G ratio predicts monomer yields. Rather, this work suggests that the plant controls C-O and C-C bond content by regulating monomer transport during lignin biosynthesis. Overall, our results indicate that additional factors beyond the monomeric composition of native lignin are important in developing a fundamental understanding of lignin biosynthesis.
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- Eric M Anderson
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 25 Ames St, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 25 Ames St, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- National Bioenergy Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 15013 Denver W Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, USA
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- National Bioenergy Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 15013 Denver W Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, USA
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- Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 1 Bethel Valley Rd, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, USA
- The Center for Bioenergy Innovation, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, USA
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- National Bioenergy Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 15013 Denver W Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, USA
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- National Bioenergy Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 15013 Denver W Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, USA.
- The Center for Bioenergy Innovation, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, USA.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 25 Ames St, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA.
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Chen CH, Liu CH, Ariraman M, Lin CH, Juang TY. Phosphinated Poly(aryl ether)s with Acetic/Phenyl Methacrylic/Vinylbenzyl Ether Moieties for High- T g and Low-Dielectric Thermosets. ACS OMEGA 2018; 3:6031-6038. [PMID: 31458793 PMCID: PMC6644485 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.8b00615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2018] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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To achieve insulating materials with a low-dielectric characteristic for high-frequency communication applications, three phosphinated poly(aryl ether)s: P1-act (with acetic moiety), P1-mma (with phenyl methacrylic moiety), and P1-vbe (with vinylbenzyl ether moiety) were modified from a phenol-functionalized phosphinated poly(aryl ether) (P1). P1-act and P1-mma, both with active ester linkages (Ph-O-(C=O)-), were reacted with three commercial epoxy resins (diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A, HP7200, and cresol novolac epoxy) to obtain secondary hydroxyl-free epoxy thermosets. Because of the secondary hydroxyl-free structure, epoxy thermosets cured by P1-act and P1-mma show an 11-15% reduction in dielectric constant than those cured by P1. P1-vbe, with reactive vinylbenzyl ether moieties, was self-cured to a high-performance thermoset with a T g value as high as 302 °C and a dielectric constant as low as 2.64U. High-T g and low-dielectric thermosets have been developed in this work.
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- Chien-Han Chen
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, National Chung
Hsing University, 250 Kuo Kuang Road, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, National Chung
Hsing University, 250 Kuo Kuang Road, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, National Chung
Hsing University, 250 Kuo Kuang Road, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, National Chung
Hsing University, 250 Kuo Kuang Road, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Department
of Cosmeceutics, China Medical University, 91 Hsueh-Shih Road, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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Wang S, Shuai L, Saha B, Vlachos DG, Epps TH. From Tree to Tape: Direct Synthesis of Pressure Sensitive Adhesives from Depolymerized Raw Lignocellulosic Biomass. ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE 2018; 4:701-708. [PMID: 29974065 PMCID: PMC6026785 DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.8b00140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2018] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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We report a new and robust strategy toward the development of high-performance pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) from chemicals directly obtained from raw biomass deconstruction. A particularly unique and translatable aspect of this work was the use of a monomer obtained from real biomass, as opposed to a model compound or lignin-mimic, to generate well-defined and nanostructure-forming polymers. Herein, poplar wood depolymerization followed by minimal purification steps (filtration and extraction) produced two aromatic compounds, 4-propylsyringol and 4-propylguaiacol, with high purity and yield. Efficient functionalization of those aromatic compounds with either acrylate or methacrylate groups generated monomers that could be easily polymerized by a scalable reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer (RAFT) process to yield polymeric materials with high glass transition temperatures and robust thermal stabilities, especially relative to other potentially biobased alternatives. These lignin-derived compounds were used as a major component in low-dispersity triblock polymers composed of 4-propylsyringyl acrylate and n-butyl acrylate (also can be biobased). The resulting PSAs exhibited excellent adhesion to stainless steel without the addition of any tackifier or plasticizer. The 180° peel forces were up to 4 N cm-1, and tack forces were up to 2.5 N cm-1, competitive with commercial Fisherbrand labeling tape and Scotch Magic tape, demonstrating the practical significance of our biomass-derived materials.
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- Shu Wang
- Department
of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
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- Center
for Energy Innovation, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
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- Center
for Energy Innovation, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
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- Department
of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
- Center
for Energy Innovation, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
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- Department
of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
- Department
of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
- E-mail:
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Lin CM, Chen CH, Lin CH, Su WC, Juang TY. Using Dicyclopentadiene-Derived Polyarylates as Epoxy Curing Agents To Achieve High T g and Low Dielectric Epoxy Thermosets. ACS OMEGA 2018; 3:4295-4305. [PMID: 31458658 PMCID: PMC6641589 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.8b00256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2018] [Accepted: 04/03/2018] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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To achieve high-T g and low-dielectric epoxy thermosets, four dicyclopentadiene-derived polyarylates (26-P, 26-M, 236-P, and 236-M) were prepared from 2,6-dimethyl (or 2,3,6-trimethyl) phenol-dicyclopentadiene adduct with terephthaloyl (or isophthaloyl) chloride by high-temperature solution polymerization. The resulting polyarylates, exhibiting active ester linkages (Ph-O-(C=O)-) are found to be reactive toward a commercial dicyclopentadiene phenol epoxy (HP7200) in the presence of some lone-pair electron-containing compounds. Five compounds including 4-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP), imidazole, 2-methylimidazole, triphenylphosphine, and triphenylimidazole have been evaluated as a catalyst for the curing reactions. We found that DMAP, with the smallest pK b among them, is the best catalyst according to differential scanning calorimetry, infrared, and thermal analyses. The thermal and dielectric properties of the polyarylate/HP7200 thermosets are evaluated. We found that they exhibit a high T g characteristic (e.g., T g is 238 °C for DMAP-catalyzed, 236-P/HP7200 thermoset). Furthermore, because of the hydrophobic methyl and cycloaliphatic moieties, and the secondary hydroxyl-free structure, polyarylate/HP7200 thermosets show a relative low-dielectric constant of around 2.75 U. The detailed structure-properties relationship is discussed in this work.
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- Chia-Min Lin
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, National Chung
Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, National Chung
Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, National Chung
Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan
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- Chung
Shan Institute of Science and Technology, Lungtan, Tauyuan 32546, Taiwan
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- Department
of Cosmeceutics, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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Sun Z, Fridrich B, de Santi A, Elangovan S, Barta K. Bright Side of Lignin Depolymerization: Toward New Platform Chemicals. Chem Rev 2018; 118:614-678. [PMID: 29337543 PMCID: PMC5785760 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.7b00588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 739] [Impact Index Per Article: 123.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Lignin, a major component of lignocellulose, is the largest source of aromatic building blocks on the planet and harbors great potential to serve as starting material for the production of biobased products. Despite the initial challenges associated with the robust and irregular structure of lignin, the valorization of this intriguing aromatic biopolymer has come a long way: recently, many creative strategies emerged that deliver defined products via catalytic or biocatalytic depolymerization in good yields. The purpose of this review is to provide insight into these novel approaches and the potential application of such emerging new structures for the synthesis of biobased polymers or pharmacologically active molecules. Existing strategies for functionalization or defunctionalization of lignin-based compounds are also summarized. Following the whole value chain from raw lignocellulose through depolymerization to application whenever possible, specific lignin-based compounds emerge that could be in the future considered as potential lignin-derived platform chemicals.
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- Zhuohua Sun
- Stratingh
Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Stratingh
Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Stratingh
Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Stratingh
Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Stratingh
Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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Catalytic Oxidation of Lignins into the Aromatic Aldehydes: General Process Trends and Development Prospects. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18112421. [PMID: 29140301 PMCID: PMC5713389 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18112421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2017] [Revised: 11/08/2017] [Accepted: 11/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This review discusses principal patterns that govern the processes of lignins' catalytic oxidation into vanillin (3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde) and syringaldehyde (3,5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde). It examines the influence of lignin and oxidant nature, temperature, mass transfer, and of other factors on the yield of the aldehydes and the process selectivity. The review reveals that properly organized processes of catalytic oxidation of various lignins are only insignificantly (10-15%) inferior to oxidation by nitrobenzene in terms of yield and selectivity in vanillin and syringaldehyde. Very high consumption of oxygen (and consequentially, of alkali) in the process-over 10 mol per mol of obtained vanillin-is highlighted as an unresolved and unexplored problem: scientific literature reveals almost no studies devoted to the possibilities of decreasing the consumption of oxygen and alkali. Different hypotheses about the mechanism of lignin oxidation into the aromatic aldehydes are discussed, and the mechanism comprising the steps of single-electron oxidation of phenolate anions, and ending with retroaldol reaction of a substituted coniferyl aldehyde was pointed out as the most convincing one. The possibility and development prospects of single-stage oxidative processing of wood into the aromatic aldehydes and cellulose are analyzed.
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Jian XY, An XP, Li YD, Chen JH, Wang M, Zeng JB. All Plant Oil Derived Epoxy Thermosets with Excellent Comprehensive Properties. Macromolecules 2017. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.7b01068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Xin-Yi Jian
- School of Chemistry and Chemical
Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical
Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical
Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical
Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical
Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical
Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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van de Pas DJ, Torr KM. Biobased Epoxy Resins from Deconstructed Native Softwood Lignin. Biomacromolecules 2017; 18:2640-2648. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.7b00767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Scion, Private Bag 3020, Rotorua 3046, New Zealand
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