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Andriani F, Lawoko M. Oxidative Carboxylation of Lignin: Exploring Reactivity of Different Lignin Types. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:4246-4254. [PMID: 38868864 PMCID: PMC11238328 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.4c00326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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The increased interest in the utilization of lignin in biobased applications is evident from the rise in lignin valorization studies. The present study explores the responsiveness of lignin toward oxidative valorization using acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide. The pristine lignins and their oxidized equivalents were analyzed comprehensively using NMR and SEC. The study revealed ring opening of phenolic rings yielding muconic acid- and ester-end groups and side-chain oxidations of the benzylic hydroxyls. Syringyl units were more responsive to these reactions than guaiacyl units. The high selectivity of the reaction yielded oligomeric oxidation products with a narrower dispersity than pristine lignins. Mild alkaline hydrolysis of methyl esters enhanced the carboxylic acid content of oxidized lignin, presenting the potential to adjust the carboxylic acid content of lignin. While oxidation reactions in lignin valorization are well documented, this study showed the feasibility of employing optimized oxidation conditions to engineer tailored lignin-based material precursors.
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- Fika Andriani
- Division of Wood Chemistry and Pulp Technology, Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology, School of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, SE-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Wood Chemistry and Pulp Technology, Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology, School of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, SE-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology, School of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, SE-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
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Wan Z, Zhang H, Niu M, Guo Y, Li H. Production of vanillin via oxidation depolymerization of lignin over Fe- and Mn-modified TS-1 zeolites. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 272:132922. [PMID: 38844292 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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Converting lignin into specific aromatic chemicals for utilization through depolymerization of lignin is an effective way to achieve high-value applications. There are many depolymerization methods that can do this, but there are problems such as harsh reaction conditions, low depolymerization efficiency and uncontrollable target products that need to be solved. This study reports a novel system for the oxidative depolymerization of alkali lignin using Fe- and Mn- modified TS-1 as a catalyst to assist in the highly selective production of vanillin. We also proposed a possible reaction pathway for the oxidative depolymerization of alkali lignin to produce vanillin catalyzed by Fe-Mn/TS-1 catalyst. The catalytic effects of TS-1, Fe/TS-1, and Fe-Mn/TS-1 catalysts on the oxidative depolymerization of lignin to produce phenolic monomers and vanillin were investigated. The results show that the modified catalysts can effectively improve the efficiency of linkage bond breaking in lignin, especially the β-O-4 bond, in which the inter-band transitions of Fe and Mn play an important role. The synergistic effect of the bimetallic-loaded catalyst (Fe-Mn/TS-1) could catalyze the oxidative depolymerization of lignin more efficiently than the monometallic-loaded catalyst (Fe/TS-1). This lignin oxidative depolymerization system produced 40.59 wt% bio-oil including 12.24 wt% phenolic monomers and 16.17 wt% re-lignin after the addition of Fe-Mn/TS-1 catalyst, owning the highest phenolic monomer yield. Surprisingly, this lignin oxidative depolymerization system exhibited high yield for vanillin (8.36 wt%) production. These results demonstrated that the Fe-Mn/TS-1 catalytic system has potential to produce vanillin from lignin under mild conditions.
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- Zhouyuanye Wan
- Liaoning Key Lab of Lignocellulose Chemistry and BioMaterials, Liaoning Collaborative Innovation Center for Lignocellulosic Biorefinery, College of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- China National Pulp and Paper Research Institute Co. Ltd., Beijing 100102, China
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- Liaoning Key Lab of Lignocellulose Chemistry and BioMaterials, Liaoning Collaborative Innovation Center for Lignocellulosic Biorefinery, College of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- Liaoning Key Lab of Lignocellulose Chemistry and BioMaterials, Liaoning Collaborative Innovation Center for Lignocellulosic Biorefinery, College of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
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- Liaoning Key Lab of Lignocellulose Chemistry and BioMaterials, Liaoning Collaborative Innovation Center for Lignocellulosic Biorefinery, College of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
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D’Arrigo P, Rossato LAM, Strini A, Serra S. From Waste to Value: Recent Insights into Producing Vanillin from Lignin. Molecules 2024; 29:442. [PMID: 38257355 PMCID: PMC10818928 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29020442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Vanillin, one of the most widely used and appreciated flavoring agents worldwide, is the main constituent of vanilla bean extract, obtained from the seed pods of various members belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Due to the great demand in the food confectionery industry, as well as in the perfume industry, medicine, and more, the majority of vanillin used today is produced synthetically, and only less than one percent of the world's vanilla flavoring market comes directly from the traditional natural sources. The increasing global demand for vanillin requires alternative and overall sustainable new production methods, and the recovery from biobased polymers, like lignin, is an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical synthesis. The present review provides firstly an overview of the different types of vanillin, followed by a description of the main differences between natural and synthetic vanillin, their preparation, the market of interest, and the authentication issues and the related analytical techniques. Then, the review explores the real potentialities of lignin for vanillin production, presenting firstly the well-assessed classical methods and moving towards the most recent promising approaches through chemical, biotechnological and photocatalytic methodologies, together with the challenges and the principal issues associated with each technique.
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- Paola D’Arrigo
- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”, Politecnico di Milano, p.zza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milan, Italy
- Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche “Giulio Natta”, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (SCITEC-CNR), via Luigi Mancinelli 7, 20131 Milan, Italy;
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”, Politecnico di Milano, p.zza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Istituto per le Tecnologie della Costruzione, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (ITC-CNR), via Lombardia 49, 20098 San Giuliano Milanese, Italy;
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- Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche “Giulio Natta”, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (SCITEC-CNR), via Luigi Mancinelli 7, 20131 Milan, Italy;
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Xu L, Liaqat F, Sun J, Khazi MI, Xie R, Zhu D. Advances in the vanillin synthesis and biotransformation: A review. RENEWABLE AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS 2024; 189:113905. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2023.113905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Díaz J, Pizzio LR, Pecchi G, Campos CH, Azócar L, Briones R, Romero R, Troncoso E, Méndez-Rivas C, Melín V, Murillo-Sierra JC, Contreras D. Catalytic Selective Oxidation of β-O-4 Bond in Phenethoxybenzene as a Lignin Model Using (TBA) 5[PMo 10V 2O 40] Nanocatalyst: Optimization of Operational Conditions. Molecules 2023; 28:6368. [PMID: 37687197 PMCID: PMC10490183 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28176368] [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: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
Abstract
The catalytic oxidation of phenethoxybenzene as a lignin model compound with a β-O-4 bond was conducted using the Keggin-type polyoxometalate nanocatalyst (TBA)5[PMo10V2O40]. The optimization of the process's operational conditions was carried out using response surface methodology. The statistically significant variables in the process were determined using a fractional factorial design. Based on this selection, a central circumscribed composite experimental design was used to maximize the phenethoxybenzene conversion, varying temperature, reaction time, and catalyst load. The optimal conditions that maximized the phenethoxybenzene conversion were 137 °C, 3.5 h, and 200 mg of catalyst. In addition, under the optimized conditions, the Kraft lignin catalytic depolymerization was carried out to validate the effectiveness of the process. The depolymerization degree was assessed by gel permeation chromatography from which a significant decrease in the molar mass distribution Mw from 7.34 kDa to 1.97 kDa and a reduction in the polydispersity index PDI from 6 to 3 were observed. Furthermore, the successful cleavage of the β-O-4 bond in the Kraft lignin was verified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis of the reaction products. These results offer a sustainable alternative to efficiently converting lignin into valuable products.
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- Juan Díaz
- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile; (J.D.); (G.P.); (C.H.C.); (R.R.); (E.T.); (C.M.-R.); (V.M.); (J.C.M.-S.)
- ANID—Millennium Science Initiative Program—Millennium Nuclei on Catalytic Process towards Sustainable Chemistry (CSC), Santiago 8970117, Chile
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ciencias Aplicadas Dr. Jorge J. Ronco, Universidad de La Plata, La Plata B1900AJK, Argentina;
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile; (J.D.); (G.P.); (C.H.C.); (R.R.); (E.T.); (C.M.-R.); (V.M.); (J.C.M.-S.)
- ANID—Millennium Science Initiative Program—Millennium Nuclei on Catalytic Process towards Sustainable Chemistry (CSC), Santiago 8970117, Chile
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile; (J.D.); (G.P.); (C.H.C.); (R.R.); (E.T.); (C.M.-R.); (V.M.); (J.C.M.-S.)
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- Centro de Energía, Departamento de Química Ambiental, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Concepción 4090541, Chile;
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- Centro de Investigación de Polímeros Avanzados (CIPA), Concepción 4051381, Chile;
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile; (J.D.); (G.P.); (C.H.C.); (R.R.); (E.T.); (C.M.-R.); (V.M.); (J.C.M.-S.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile; (J.D.); (G.P.); (C.H.C.); (R.R.); (E.T.); (C.M.-R.); (V.M.); (J.C.M.-S.)
- ANID—Millennium Science Initiative Program—Millennium Nuclei on Catalytic Process towards Sustainable Chemistry (CSC), Santiago 8970117, Chile
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile; (J.D.); (G.P.); (C.H.C.); (R.R.); (E.T.); (C.M.-R.); (V.M.); (J.C.M.-S.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile; (J.D.); (G.P.); (C.H.C.); (R.R.); (E.T.); (C.M.-R.); (V.M.); (J.C.M.-S.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile; (J.D.); (G.P.); (C.H.C.); (R.R.); (E.T.); (C.M.-R.); (V.M.); (J.C.M.-S.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile; (J.D.); (G.P.); (C.H.C.); (R.R.); (E.T.); (C.M.-R.); (V.M.); (J.C.M.-S.)
- ANID—Millennium Science Initiative Program—Millennium Nuclei on Catalytic Process towards Sustainable Chemistry (CSC), Santiago 8970117, Chile
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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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Hunyadi A, Agbadua OG, Takács G, Balogh GT. Scavengome of an antioxidant. VITAMINS AND HORMONES 2022; 121:81-108. [PMID: 36707145 DOI: 10.1016/bs.vh.2022.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The term "scavengome" refers to the chemical space of all the metabolites that may be formed from an antioxidant upon scavenging reactive oxygen or nitrogen species (ROS/RNS). This chemical space covers a wide variety of free radical metabolites with drug discovery potential. It is very rich in structures representing an increased chemical complexity as compared to the parent antioxidant: a wide range of unusual heterocyclic structures, new CC bonds, etc. may be formed. Further, in a biological environment, this increased chemical complexity is directly translated from the localized conditions of oxidative stress that determines the amounts and types of ROS/RNS present. Biomimetic oxidative chemistry provides an excellent tool to model chemical reactions between antioxidants and ROS/RNS. In this chapter, we provide an overview on the known metabolites obtained by biomimetic oxidation of a few selected natural antioxidants, i.e., a stilbene (resveratrol), a pair of hydroxycinnamates (caffeic acid and methyl caffeate), and a flavonol (quercetin), and discuss the drug discovery perspectives of the related chemical space.
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- Attila Hunyadi
- Institute of Pharmacognosy, Interdisciplinary Excellence Centre, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary; Interdisciplinary Centre for Natural Products, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
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- Institute of Pharmacognosy, Interdisciplinary Excellence Centre, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Process Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary; Mcule.com Ltd., Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Process Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary; Department of Pharmacodynamics and Biopharmacy, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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Dutta S. Greening the Synthesis of Biorenewable Fuels and Chemicals by Stoichiometric Reagentless Organic Transformations. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c02322] [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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- Saikat Dutta
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, Mangaluru-575025, Karnataka, India
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Irla M, Wendisch VF. Efficient cell factories for the production of N-methylated amino acids and for methanol-based amino acid production. Microb Biotechnol 2022; 15:2145-2159. [PMID: 35488805 PMCID: PMC9328739 DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.14067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The growing world needs commodity amino acids such as L‐glutamate and L‐lysine for use as food and feed, and specialty amino acids for dedicated applications. To meet the supply a paradigm shift regarding their production is required. On the one hand, the use of sustainable and cheap raw materials is necessary to sustain low production cost and decrease detrimental effects of sugar‐based feedstock on soil health and food security caused by competing uses of crops in the feed and food industries. On the other hand, the biotechnological methods to produce functionalized amino acids need to be developed further, and titres enhanced to become competitive with chemical synthesis methods. In the current review, we present successful strain mutagenesis and rational metabolic engineering examples leading to the construction of recombinant bacterial strains for the production of amino acids such as L‐glutamate, L‐lysine, L‐threonine and their derivatives from methanol as sole carbon source. In addition, the fermentative routes for bioproduction of N‐methylated amino acids are highlighted, with focus on three strategies: partial transfer of methylamine catabolism, S‐adenosyl‐L‐methionine dependent alkylation and reductive methylamination of 2‐oxoacids.
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- Marta Irla
- Microbial Synthetic Biology, Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, Gustav Wieds Vej 10, Aarhus C, 8000, Denmark
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- Genetics of Prokaryotes, Faculty of Biology and CeBiTec, Bielefeld University, Universitätsstr. 25, Bielefeld, 33615, Germany
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Scimmi C, Sancineto L, Drabowicz J, Santi C. New Insights into Green Protocols for Oxidative Depolymerization of Lignin and Lignin Model Compounds. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23084378. [PMID: 35457195 PMCID: PMC9026536 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23084378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Oxidative depolymerization of lignin is a hot topic in the field of biomass valorization. The most recent and green procedures have been herein detailed. Photochemical and electrochemical approaches are reviewed highlighting the pros and cons of each method. Mechanochemistry activated strategies are able to combine oxidation and depolymerization in the deconstruction of lignin. Homogenous and heterogeneous catalytic systems are exemplified stressing the green aspects associated with both the procedures. Solvent-free approaches as well as those carried out in alternative media are listed. Finally, the few examples of selenium catalyzed lignin valorization reported so far are cited.
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- Cecilia Scimmi
- Group of Catalysis Synthesis and Organic Green Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, Via del Liceo 1, 06122 Perugia, Italy; (C.S.); (L.S.)
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- Group of Catalysis Synthesis and Organic Green Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, Via del Liceo 1, 06122 Perugia, Italy; (C.S.); (L.S.)
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- Institute of Chemistry, Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, Armii Krajowej 13/15, 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland;
- Division of Organic Chemistry, Center of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363 Lodz, Poland
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- Group of Catalysis Synthesis and Organic Green Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, Via del Liceo 1, 06122 Perugia, Italy; (C.S.); (L.S.)
- Correspondence:
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Vega-Aguilar C, Costa C, Barreiro MF, Rodrigues AE. Microwave-Assisted Lignin Wet Peroxide Oxidation to C 4 Dicarboxylic Acids. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022; 61:3570-3581. [PMID: 36569588 PMCID: PMC9775456 DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c05004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Innovative methodologies, such as microwave-assisted reaction, can help to valorize lignin with higher productivity and better energy efficiency. In this work, microwave heating was tested in the wet peroxide oxidation of three lignins (Indulin AT, Lignol, and Eucalyptus globulus lignins) as a novel methodology to obtain C4 dicarboxylic acids. The effect of temperature, time, and catalyst type (TS-1 or Fe-TS1) was evaluated in the production of these acids. The TS-1 catalyst improved succinic acid yield, achieving up to 9.4 wt % for Lignol lignin. Moreover, the microwave heating specifically enhanced Lignol conversion to malic acid (34 wt %), even without catalyst, showing to be an attractive path for the future valorization of organosolv lignins. Overall, compared to conventional heating, microwave heating originated a rapid lignin conversion. Nevertheless, for prolonged times, conventional heating led to better results for some target products, e.g., malic and succinic acids.
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- Carlos
A. Vega-Aguilar
- Laboratory
of Separation and Reaction Engineering—Laboratory of Catalysis
and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculdade
de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal,Centro
de Investigação de Montanha—CIMO, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
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- Laboratory
of Separation and Reaction Engineering—Laboratory of Catalysis
and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculdade
de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- Centro
de Investigação de Montanha—CIMO, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
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- Laboratory
of Separation and Reaction Engineering—Laboratory of Catalysis
and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculdade
de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal,
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Sidiras D, Politi D, Giakoumakis G, Salapa I. Simulation and optimization of organosolv based lignocellulosic biomass refinery: A review. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 343:126158. [PMID: 34673192 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Organosolv pretreatment can be considered as the core of the lignocellulosic biomass fractionation within the biorefinery concept. Organosolv facilitates the separation of the major fractions (cellulose, hemicelluloses, lignin), and their use as renewable feedstocks to produce bioenergy, biofuels, and added-value biomass derived chemicals. The efficient separation of these fractions affects the economic feasibility of the biorefinery complex. This review focuses on the simulation of the organosolv pretreatment and the optimization of (i) feedstock delignification, (ii) sugars production (mainly from hemicelluloses), (iii) enzymatic digestibility of the cellulose fraction and (iv) quality of lignin. Simulation is used for the technoeconomic optimization of the biorefinery complex. Simulation and optimization implement a holistic approach considering the efficient technological, economic, and environmental performance of the biorefinery operational units. Consequently, an optimized organosolv stage is the first step for a sustainable, economically viable biorefinery complex in the concept of industrial ecology and zero waste circular economy.
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- Dimitrios Sidiras
- Laboratory of Simulation of Industrial Processes, Department of Industrial Management and Technology, University of Piraeus, 80 Karaoli & Dimitriou, GR 18534, Piraeus, Greece.
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- Laboratory of Simulation of Industrial Processes, Department of Industrial Management and Technology, University of Piraeus, 80 Karaoli & Dimitriou, GR 18534, Piraeus, Greece
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- Laboratory of Simulation of Industrial Processes, Department of Industrial Management and Technology, University of Piraeus, 80 Karaoli & Dimitriou, GR 18534, Piraeus, Greece
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- Laboratory of Simulation of Industrial Processes, Department of Industrial Management and Technology, University of Piraeus, 80 Karaoli & Dimitriou, GR 18534, Piraeus, Greece
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